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B.S. in Actuarial Science

Otterbein University Course Catalogs

2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Apr 25, 2024  
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses


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  • MATH 1500 - Introduction to Mathematical Thought

    Hours: 4
    A first-time experience with true mathematical thinking, this course offers a challenging and intriguing experience. Unlike other introductory courses, we explore the “why” of mathematics, instead of the more traditional “how.” Interesting and fundamental results from calculus, set theory, and abstract algebra are explored as are possible careers available to students who excel in the kinds of analytic thinking required by mathematics.
    Prerequisites: MATH 1250 with a C- or better; or ACT Math composite score of 27 or higher; or ACT Math composite score of 660 or higher; or permission of instructor.
  
  • MATH 1700 - Calculus I

    Hours: 4
    Differential calculus and an introduction to integral calculus of elementary functions. Topics include limits, continuity, derivatives, differentiation rules, Lagrange mean value theorem, L’Hospital’s rule, applications of differential calculus, antiderivatives, definite integrals, fundamental theorem of calculus, and integration by substitution and by parts.
    Prerequisites: C- or better in MATH 1250, or qualification through Otterbein’s Mathematics Placement Exam.
  
  • MATH 1800 - Calculus II

    Hours: 4
    A continuation of Calculus I. Topics include techniques of integration, applications of integration, a brief introduction to differential equations, sequences and series, power series, Taylor series, and binomial series.
    Prerequisites: C- or better in MATH 1700.
  
  • MATH 2100 - Math for Early Childhood Education

    Hours: 4
    Exploration of mathematical content (patterns, numbers systems, geometry, measurement, probability, and data analysis) and processes (representations, reasoning, communication, connections, and technology), pertaining to the early childhood classroom. Theories of cognition concerning (i) concepts, (ii) skills, and (iii) problem-solving are also examined.
    Prerequisites: MATH 1210.
  
  • MATH 2150 - Math for Middle Childhood: Numbers and Variables

    Hours: 4
    Exploration of mathematical content (numbers systems, ideas of algebra, probability, and data analysis) and processes (representations, reasoning, communication, connections, and technology), pertaining to the intermediate and middle grades classroom. Theories of cognition concerning (i) concepts, (ii) skills, and (iii) problem-solving are also examined.
    Prerequisites: MATH 1210.
  
  • MATH 2170 - Math for Middle Childhood: Measurement and Geometry

    Hours: 4
    Exploration of mathematical content (geometry and measurement) and processes (representations, reasoning, communication, connections, and technology), pertaining to the intermediate and middle grades classroom. Theories of cognition concerning (i) concepts, (ii) skills, and (iii) problem-solving are also examined.
    Prerequisites: MATH 1210.
  
  • MATH 2240 - Statistics II

    Hours: 4
    A continuation of Statistics I. Statistical data analysis is emphasized involving in-depth study of regression, analysis of variance, analysis of categorical data, and non-parametric statistics.
    Prerequisites: C- or better in MATH 1240.
  
  • MATH 2500 - Linear Algebra

    Hours: 4
    A study of vector spaces, both computational and theoretical aspects, and an introduction to proof. Topics include systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvectors, and orthogonality.
    Prerequisites: MATH 1700.
    Notes: Offered in Fall.
  
  • MATH 2700 - Multivariable Calculus

    Hours: 4
    A continuation of Calculus II. Topics include parametric equations and polar equations of curves, three dimensional analytic geometry, vectors, limits, continuity, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, and elements of vector calculus.
     
    Prerequisites: C- or better in MATH 1800.
  
  • MATH 2900 - Linear Algebra and Introduction to ODEs

    Hours: 4
    This course takes an applications oriented approach to both linear algebra and ordinary differential equations. Linear algebra topics include various aspects of matrix theory including eigenvectors and eigenvalues. Ordinary differential equations are introduced and examined from a hands-on engineering approach.
    Prerequisites: MATH 2700.
  
  • MATH 3000 - Real Analysis I - Writing Intensive

    Hours: 4
    Introduction to real analysis establishing rigorous theory for one-variable calculus, through emphasis on abstract thinking and rigorous proof. Topics include sets, cardinality, structure and topology of real numbers, sequences, limit, continuity, differentiation, Riemann integral, infinite series, and series of functions. This course also serves as the foundation for modern mathematics studies. Students are expected to present rigorous proofs and problem solutions both orally and in writing.
    Prerequisites: C- or better in MATH 1800.
    Notes: Offered in Spring.
  
  • MATH 3100 - Ordinary Differential Equations

    Hours: 4
    Basic theory and applications of ordinary differential equations. Topics include first order differential equations, linear equations, series solutions, Laplace transformations, system of linear equations, numerical solutions, nonlinear equations, existence and uniqueness for initial value problems, and basic theory of boundary value problems. Students are expected to present problem solutions both orally and in writing.
    Prerequisites: MATH 2700.
    Notes: Offered alternate years in Spring.
  
  • MATH 3200 - Abstract Algebra I

    Hours: 4
    Introduction to abstract algebra. Topics include sets and mappings, equivalence relations, groups, subgroups, quotient groups, homomorphisms and isomorphisms, permutations, rings and domains, and fields. Students are expected to present rigorous proofs and problem solutions both orally and in writing.
    Prerequisites: MATH 2500.
    Notes: Offered alternate years in Fall.

     

  
  • MATH 3300 - Probability

    Hours: 4
    Calculus-based probability theory and its applications. Topics include sets, probability space, random variables, discrete and continuous distributions, sample distributions, and limit theorems. Students are expected to present problem solutions both orally and in writing.
    Prerequisites or Corequisites: MATH 2700.
    Notes: Offered in Spring.
  
  • MATH 3350 - Mathematical Statistics

    Hours: 4
    A continuation of MATH 3300. Sampling distributions, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, nonparametric methods, Bayesian statistics. Students are expected to present problem solutions both orally and in writing.
     
    Prerequisites: MATH 3300.
    Notes: Offered alternate years in Fall.

     

  
  • MATH 3370 - Applied Statistics - Writing Intensive

    Hours: 4
    Introduction to the applied statistical methods of regression analysis, analysis of variance, and time series, and application of the methods in estimation, prediction, and forecasting.
    Prerequisites: MATH 3350, or C- or better in both MATH 1240 and 1800.
    Notes: Offered alternate years in Spring.

     

  
  • MATH 3400 - Operations Research

    Hours: 4
    Topics from deterministic and stochastic operations research: linear programming and other optimization methods including integer programming; decision theory, Markov chains, and simulation.
     
    Prerequisites: MATH 1240 and 2700, or 3300.
    Notes: Offered alternate years in Fall.


  
  • MATH 3500 - Complex Analysis - Writing Intensive

    Hours: 4
    Functions of a complex variable used in many branches of mathematics and sciences. Topics include complex numbers, analytic functions, contour integrals, Laurent series, residue theory, conformal mappings and applications. Students are expected to present problem solutions both orally and in writing.
    Prerequisites: C- or better in either MATH 2700 or 3000.
    Notes: Offered alternate years in Fall.

     

  
  • MATH 3540 - History and Philosophy of Mathematics

    Hours: 4
    A survey of the history and philosophy of mathematics with holistic attention to its chronological evolution, conceptual development, and foundational structure. Mathematical landmarks from antiquity to present times will be examined and placed in historical context. Emphasis will be on the historical interrelationships between mathematics, culture, theology, philosophy, and science.
    Prerequisites: MATH 3000 or 3200 or 3700.
    Notes: Offered alternate years in Fall.
  
  • MATH 3600 - Combinatorics and Graph Theory

    Hours: 4
    An introduction to combinatorics and graph theory. Topics include permutation, combination, inclusion and exclusion, linear recurrence relations, generating functions, pigeonhole principle, Ramsey theory, system of distinct representatives, graphs, subgraphs, trees, connectivity, Euler tours, Hamilton cycles, matching, edge colorings, and vertex colorings.
     
    Prerequisites: MATH 2500.
    Notes: Offered alternate years in Fall.
  
  • MATH 3700 - Advanced Geometry

    Hours: 4
    A study of Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries from their axiomatic point of view. Topics include various models and the nature of geometric properties.
    Prerequisites: MATH 3000 or 3200.
    Notes: Offered alternate years in Fall.

     

  
  • MATH 3800 - Topology

    Hours: 4
    An introduction to point set topology. Topics include logic, set theory, metric spaces, limits and continuity in metric spaces, topological spaces, limits and continuity in topological spaces, separation axioms, subspaces, product spaces, quotient spaces, connectedness, and compactness.
    Prerequisites: MATH 3000 or 3200.
    Notes: Offered alternate years in Spring.

     

  
  • MATH 3900 - Independent Study

    Hours: 1-4
    Independent study.
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and department chairperson required.
  
  • MATH 4200 - Statistics and Quality Control

    Hours: 4
    Study of calculus-based probability, design of experiments, and statistical process control with applications to controlling production processes. Understanding when and how to use appropriate statistical tools and experimental design in solving engineering design and production problems. With computer laboratory.
    Prerequisites: MATH 2700 and either MATH 2500 or 2900.
  
  • MATH 4301 - Advanced Studies in Applied Mathematics: Partial Differential Equations

    Hours: 4
    Theory and applications of partial differential equations. Topics will include linear and nonlinear first and second-order partial differential equations, the heat equation, the wave equation, Laplace equation, and the Cauchy problem and boundary value problems for parabolic, hyperbolic, and elliptic equations.
    Prerequisites: MATH 3100.
    Notes: One of the 4300 series courses will be offered alternate years in Spring. Check with the department for specific offerings.
  
  • MATH 4302 - Advanced Studies in Applied Mathematics: Stochastic Processes

    Hours: 4
    An introduction to the theory of stochastic processes and probability models. Topics include Markov chains, Poisson process, renewal theory, and Brownian motion.
    Prerequisites: MATH 2500 and 3300.
    Notes: One of the 4300 series courses will be offered alternate years in Spring. Check with the department for specific offerings.
  
  • MATH 4303 - Advanced Studies in Applied Mathematics: Numerical Analysis

    Hours: 4
    The use of numerical approximations for mathematics solutions. Mathematical theories of approximation are implemented using computer software. Topics include root-finding, interpolation, numerical integration and differentiation, least squares approximation, finding eigenvalues, and solving ordinary differential equations.
    Prerequisites: MATH 2500 and 3100.
    Notes: One of the 4300 series courses will be offered alternate years in Spring. Check with the department for specific offerings.
  
  • MATH 4401 - Advanced Studies in Pure Mathematics: Number Theory

    Hours: 4
    A study of elementary number theory. Topics include divisibility, congruencies, quadratic reciprocity, Diophantine equations, the distribution of primes, algebraic numbers, the density of sequences of integers.
    Prerequisites: MATH 2700 and one of 3000 or 3200.
    Notes: One of the 4400 series courses will be offered alternate years in Spring. Check with the department for specific offerings.
  
  • MATH 4402 - Advanced Studies in Pure Mathematics: Real Analysis II

    Hours: 4
    An introduction to modern analysis. Topics include structure and topology of Rn, measure, measurable functions, Lebesgue integral, functions of bounded variation, differentiation, and Lp spaces.
    Prerequisites: C- or better in MATH 3000.
    Notes: One of the 4400 series courses will be offered alternate years in Spring. Check with the department for specific offerings.
  
  • MATH 4403 - Advanced Studies in Pure Mathematics: Abstract Algebra II

    Hours: 4
    Further topics in abstract algebra. Field extensions, roots of polynomials, Galois Theory.
    Prerequisites: C- or better in MATH 3200.
    Notes: One of the 4400 series courses will be offered alternate years in Spring. Check with the department for specific offerings.

     

  
  • MATH 4404 - Advanced Studies in Pure Mathematics: Topology II

    Hours: 4
    An introduction to algebraic topology. Topics include classification of surfaces, cell complexes, Euler characteristic, triangulations, regular complexes, fundamental group, deformation retracts, Seifert-van Kampen theorem, and interactions of topology with various fields of mathematics.
    Prerequisites: C- or better in MATH 3800.
    Notes: One of the 4400 series courses will be offered alternate years in Spring. Check with the department for specific offerings.
  
  • MATH 4405 - Advanced Studies in Pure Mathematics: Differential Geometry

    Hours: 4
    A study of curves and surfaces. Topics include parameterized curves in R3, local invariants of curves, plane curves, regularity, calculus on surfaces, metric geometry, isometrics between surfaces, normal curvature, Gaussian curvature, geodesics and geodesic curvature.
    Prerequisites: MATH 2500, 2700 and one of 3000 or 3100.
    Notes: One of the 4400 series courses will be offered alternate years in Spring. Check with the department for specific offerings.
  
  • MATH 4800 - Senior Research and Exposition

    Hours: 1-4
    Exploration of a topic in mathematics with faculty supervision over the course of the senior year. The research culminates in an expository paper and presentation of results.
    Prerequisites: Senior standing.
    Notes: May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.


  
  • MATH 4900 - Internship

    Hours: 1-16
    Internships are available to majors upon submission of a written proposal as described in the internship packet. They are arranged individually usually with local organizations, agencies or companies.
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and department chairperson required.
  
  • MATH 4980 - Mathematics Assessment

    Hours: 0
    Students will complete the Mathematics Major Field Test (2 hour exam) prepared by the Educational Testing Service during their senior year. Each student will meet with her/his academic advisor to discuss results in relation to career goals.
    Prerequisites: Senior standing.
  
  • MBA 5000 - Financial Management for Health Care Administration

    Hours: 3
    Study of the use of financial management concepts and tools to support decision-making in the health care industry. Focus is on using available sources of pertinent information and tools, including financial statements, the budgeting process, pricing and cost of services, and management control mechanisms.

     

  
  • MBA 5640 - Leadership and Entrepreneurship

    Hours: 3
    A growing number of people, worldwide, have as a goal launching a business and thriving in a free enterprise system. This course will examine the growing entrepreneurial revolution from several perspectives: 1. Statistical: understanding the actual numbers of such organizations their impact on the economy; 2. Research and education: examining the trends that undergird theory and development of entrepreneurial knowledge and skills; 3. Personal fit: analyzing characteristics common to successful entrepreneurs; 4. Business plan and organizational design: developing a business vision, a detailed plan, including a design for the organization, a legal structure, a financial plan, and all the elements required to bring the entrepreneurial dream to fruition. Participants in the course will demonstrate their knowledge of the entrepreneurial challenge by producing a business plan. Class sessions will include presentations, guest lectures, and a high level of interaction among the attendees.
  
  • MBA 5800 - Communications and Negotiations

    Hours: 3
    Effective communication is a central management skill. This multidisciplinary course examines communication theories, techniques, and strategies while giving students experience in the practice of effective communication skills. Topics include communication strategy and analysis, managerial writing and presentation skills and cross-cultural communication. All business is some form of negotiation, so negotiation theory and practice is explored with experiential exercises required utilizing negotiation and communication skills. Topics include interest groups, bargaining, and power.
  
  • MBA 5905 - Special Topics

    Hours: 3
    MBA 5905 presents special topics that offer in-depth study of some aspect of business such as risk management, change management, process management, logistics, product design, etc. and may be repeated when taken as a different topic. MBA 5905 includes courses offered on an experimental basis for a limited time only. Once a course is deemed appropriate for permanent adoption in the MBA curriculum, then a formal proposal for adoption is made. MBA 5905 is available to both graduate and undergraduate students.
  
  • MBA 5960 - Business Ethics: Public Policy and Social Responsibility

    Hours: 3
    This multidisciplinary course explores issues of ethics, public policy and social responsibility at the level of the individual and the organization. It begins with an exploration of the foundation of ethics and morality in comparative religion and philosophy in a domestic and international context. It continues with a history of the modern corporation while exploring the roots of managers and firms social and ethical responsibilities. It explores the role of social institutions, such as religions and governments, in influencing individual and organizational ethics and social responsibility. The legal regulation of ethics in contemporary society is explored, including topics such as the federal sentencing guidelines and foreign corrupt practices act. Current issues in business ethics are debated, including tobacco marketing, advertising and children, child and slave labor and corporate justice.
  
  • MBA 5960 - Business Policy: Public Policy and Social Responsibility

    Hours: 3
    This multidisciplinary course explores issues of ethics, public policy and social responsibility at the level of the individual and the organization. It begins with an exploration of the foundation of ethics and morality in comparative religion and philosophy in a domestic and international context. It continues with a history of the modern corporation while exploring the roots of managers and firms social and ethical responsibilities. It explores the role of social institutions, such as religions and governments, in influencing individual and organizational ethics and social responsibility. The legal regulation of ethics in contemporary society is explored, including topics such as the federal sentencing guidelines and foreign corrupt practices act. Current issues in business ethics are debated, including tobacco marketing, advertising and children, child and slave labor and corporate justice.
    Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing.
  
  • MGMT 3000 - Principles of Management - Writing Intensive

    Hours: 4
    An exploration of management principles based upon managerial experience and behavioral science concepts. Elements and assigned projects of management, strategy, ethics, and organizational behavior are introduced and examined. This course is also offered as a service-learning course, focusing on philanthropic endeavors.
    Prerequisites: ECON 2100 or 2200.
  
  • MGMT 3200 - Personnel and Human Resources Management - Writing Intensive

    Hours: 4
    A study of contemporary topics and procedures of personnel administration. Topics include diversity and legal issues in management of human resource, job analysis and staff planning, recruitment, selection, training and development, labor relations and unions. Projects and assignments include research of actual human resource systems and presentation of human resource data and manuals.
    Prerequisites: MGMT 3000.
  
  • MGMT 3300 - Operations Management

    Hours: 4
    An exploration of the role of operations in the function of an organization, manufacturing and services, at both the tactical and strategic levels The course includes site visits to both manufacturing and service entities in order to promote better student understanding of current operations models and practices. Class work will include research projects and in-depth examination of both manufacturing and service operations.
    Prerequisites: MGMT 3000 and MATH 1240.
  
  • MGMT 3510 - Planning and Staffing

    Hours: 4
    This course examines the following areas: overall human resource planning to meet strategic firm goals, measurement, selection strategies, recruitment, job analysis, interviews, selection tests, and the evaluation of planning and selection systems. Advanced course projects will emphasize the importance of staffing to strategic human resource functions.
    Prerequisites: MGMT 3200.
    Notes: This course is not offered regularly, only as demand warrants it.
  
  • MGMT 3520 - Performance Appraisal and Compensation

    Hours: 4
    A study of performance appraisal and compensation. In the area of performance appraisal the course examines: motivational concepts, the objectives of assessment, specific assessment measures, evaluation of assessment systems, legal issues in assessment, and how performance assessment and compensation fit with firm strategy. In the area of compensation the course covers: strategic compensation issues, job analysis, job evaluation, job pricing, legal issues in compensation, labor markets, compensation structure, benefits, compensation control and administration. Advanced course projects will emphasize the importance of appraisals and compensation to strategic human resource functions.
    Prerequisites: MGMT 3200.
    Notes: This course is not offered regularly, only as demand warrants it.
  
  • MGMT 3551 - Business and Society

    Hours: 4
    This course is designed to look at social responsibility from a more macro scale. It will investigate the broad spectrum of business & society and the broad organizational ethics issues managers face. The course will look at the effects businesses have on society and public perception. It will also examine the complex decisions managers face when confronting economic, legal, ethical, public, and philanthropic responsibilities. This course addresses these challenges from organizational, managerial, and societal perspectives.
  
  • MGMT 3555 - Non-Profit Management

    Hours: 4
    An exploration of the wide variety of issues faced by managers/employees in non-profit organizations. Topics include managing volunteers, public and client relations, grant writing, budget management, staff motivation and performance, mission development, strategic planning, staffing, and a few more. A discussion based course integrating study with personal experience and career exploration.
  
  • MGMT 3800 - Transition to the Work Force

    Hours: 1
    A study of tools and techniques to prepare students for the transition to the workplace. Topics include resume and cover letter writing, interviewing, career research and planning, on-line job searches, and portfolio development. Emphasis on training for successful internship and career placement.

     
    Prerequisites: Junior or senior level standing or permission of instructor.

  
  • MGMT 3900 - Independent Study

    Hours: 1-4
    An opportunity for students to engage in intensive independent study on a business topic of their choice under the direction of a business faculty member.

     
    Prerequisites: Completion of most required business courses and junior or senior standing; or permission of instructor.

  
  • MGMT 4150 - Training and Development

    Hours: 4
    An analysis of training and development topics and training design. Emphasis on learning principles, the relationship between training and other human resource functions, needs assessment, orientation, training methods, team training, the evaluation of training, the utility of training, and development practices. Questions of how ethics, diversity, and discrimination influence the human resource function will also be stressed. Advanced course projects will emphasize the importance of training to strategic human resource functions.
    Prerequisites: MGMT 3200.
    Notes: This courses is not offered regularly, only as demand warrants.
  
  • MGMT 4750 - Leadership and Culture

    Hours: 4
    An exploration of organizational leadership and organizational culture. The course examines past and present theories of leadership, the rudiments and complexities of organizational culture, and the effects the two areas have on each other. Assignments and projects will include a interacting with organizational leaders and the cultures they guide, and are influenced by.
  
  • MGMT 4800 - Strategy Capstone

    Hours: 4
    Analysis of major policy decisions in the context of the entire business entity. Instruction will emphasize the interrelationships of the organizations’ major functions: accounting, management, marketing, operations, human resources, and finance. The course will be framed within the area of corporate strategy and theory, ranging from short-term to long-term decision-making. The course will stress the integration of knowledge and analytical skills acquired from other business courses. This capstone will require working with outside businesses on projects and presentations.
    Prerequisites: All required courses within the management major; or permission of instructor.
  
  • MGMT 4900 - Internship

    Hours: 1-16
    Experience with an organization that offers an exposure to business practices. Students may design their own internship experience within departmental guidelines.  Notes Open to juniors and seniors with better than average academic performance. Credit can count toward satisfying the minimum number of courses required for the major, as an elective option.

     
    Prerequisites: Junior or senior level standing. Permission of instructor and department chairperson required.
    Notes: Open to juniors and seniors with better than average academic performance. 1-4 credits can count toward satisfying the minimum number of courses required for the major, as an elective option.

  
  • MGMT 4950 - Performance Analysis and Improvement

    Hours: 4
    This course presents a management perspective on the analysis and improvement of processes in both manufacturing and service operations. The improvement of performance to reduce cost and time is a critical activity in business today in order to be competitive in the marketplace. Included in these discussions are fundamentals of TQM, important contributors to the theory and practice of quality, measurement of quality costs, lean systems and six-Sigma. This course has a service-learning experience whereby students offer recommendations on process improvement to both for-profit and non-for-profit organizations.
    Prerequisites: MATH 1240.
  
  • MGMT 4990 - Seminar in Human Resources Topics

    Hours: 1-4
    Special topics that offer in-depth study of human resource topics.
  
  • MGMT 5800 - Communications and Negotiations

    Hours: 3
    Effective communication is a central management skill. This multidisciplinary course examines communication theories, techniques, and strategies while giving students experience in the practice of effective communication skills. Topics include communication strategy and analysis, managerial writing and presentation skills and cross-cultural communication. All business is some form of negotiation, so negotiation theory and practice is explored with experiential exercises required utilizing negotiation and communication skills. Topics include interest groups, bargaining, and power.

     

  
  • MKTG 2650 - Sales

    Hours: 4
    The primary objective of the course is for students to learn about customer-centric, ethical-based selling. This process includes asking effective questions that uncover, and lead to understanding, buyers’ needs and motivations in a framework of personal ethical orientation. The course also covers prospecting for customers, qualifying prospects, making sales presentations, overcoming objections, and closing. No prior business knowledge required.
    Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or higher.
  
  • MKTG 3100 - Principles of Marketing

    Hours: 4
    A study of marketing strategies related to consumer and industrial products and services. Particular emphasis is given to the marketing process model that includes the firm’s internal and external environment, strategy, and tactics. The course’s group project meets the Undergraduate leadership component of the 5 Cardinal Experiences.
    Prerequisites: ACCT 2000.
  
  • MKTG 3650 - Research in Behavioral Theories

    Hours: 4
    A study of theories that explain and predict individual’s behavior and how those theories are measured. Emphasis given to theory testing from students’ majors. Topics include understanding behaviors in managing, technology use, and buying, survey development, and data collection. Course fulfills the Undergraduate Research component of the 5 Cardinal Experiences.
    Prerequisites: MATH 1240
  
  • MKTG 3850 - Marketing Analytics

    Hours: 4
    A study of analytical techniques used by managers. Emphasis is given to interpreting research results and developing managerial relevant decisions. Topics include nonparametric, t-test and ANOVA, correlation and regression, cluster analysis, and conjoint analyses.
    Prerequisites: MKTG 3100, MATH 1240.
  
  • MKTG 3900 - Independent Study

    Hours: 1-4
    An opportunity for students to engage in intensive independent study on a marketing topic of their choice under the direction of a business faculty member.
    Prerequisites: Completion of most core business courses and junior or senior standing; or permission of Instructor.
  
  • MKTG 4100 - Retail Management - Writing Intensive

    Hours: 4
    A study of the retailer’s role as interface between the channel and the customer. Emphasis is given to the retailer’s internal and external environments. Retail management practices related to its finances, accounting statement, inventory, location, and personnel are studied. Course fulfills the Community Engagement component of the 5 Cardinal Experiences.
    Prerequisites: MKTG 3100.
  
  • MKTG 4300 - Integrated Marketing Communications

    Hours: 4
    A study and application of the integrated marketing communication tools that a firm uses to talk with and listen to suppliers and customers. This course emphasizes the integrated use of advertising, sales promotions, public relations, the Internet, and non-traditional forms of promotions to ensure consistent messages are sent to all audiences.
     
    Prerequisites: MKTG 3100.
  
  • MKTG 4400 - Marketing Strategy

    Hours: 4
    Case studies are used to analyze marketing strategies of for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. Students will complete an industry analysis and present their findings.
    Prerequisites: Permission of a full-time Marketing faculty member.
  
  • MKTG 4900 - Internship

    Hours: 1-16
    Internships are available to majors upon submission of a written proposal as described in the internship packet.  They are arranged individually usually with local organizations, agencies or companies.
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and department chairperson required.
  
  • MKTG 4990 - Special Topics

    Hours: 1-4
    Special topics that offer in-depth study of some aspects of marketing.
  
  • MUSC 1000 - Music Theory I

    Hours: 3
    Course includes music fundamentals such as notation, scales, key signatures, intervals and triads, in addition to cadences, non-harmonic tones, melody and texture.
    Notes: Open to non-music majors with permission of the chairperson.
  
  • MUSC 1001 - Music Theory II

    Hours: 3
    Course includes the study of counterpoint, voice leading, harmonic progression, modulation, secondary dominants and other chromatic chord structures, and two- and three-part forms. Students will complete a basic composition project.
    Prerequisites: Placement exam or MUSC 1000 with a grade of C or better.
  
  • MUSC 1002 - Fundamentals of Music I

    Hours: 2
    This course is the first of a two-semester sequence for musical theatre majors. Emphases on practical music theory and aural skills.
    Notes: Open to first-year BFA in Musical Theatre majors only. 
     
  
  • MUSC 1003 - Fundamentals of Music II

    Hours: 2
    This course follows MUSC 1002, and completes the musical skills sequence for first-year musical theatre majors. Emphases on practical music theory, aural skills, and keyboard skills necessary for the musical theatre major to negotiate the musical theatre repertoire. Meets in the keyboard lab.
    Prerequisites: MUSC 1002 with a grade of C or better, or permission of instructor.
    Notes: Open to first-year Musical Theatre majors only.
  
  • MUSC 1010 - Aural Skills I

    Hours: 1
    Ear training and sight singing using solfege syllables (movable “do”). Also focuses on rhythmic and melodic dictation.
    Notes: Open to non-music majors with permission of the chairperson.
  
  • MUSC 1011 - Aural Skills II

    Hours: 1
    Continuation of MUSC 1010. Ear training and sight singing using solfege syllables (movable “do”). Rhythmic, melodic and harmonic dictation.
    Prerequisites: Placement exam or MUSC 1010 with a grade of C or better.
  
  • MUSC 1020 - Piano Class I

    Hours: 1
    First course in a sequence of classes in piano playing fundamentals; required of all music majors unless placed in applied piano lessons. These fundamentals include technique, sight reading, harmonization, improvisation, choral and instrumental score reading, and the preparation of repertoire at the elementary to early intermediate level.
    Notes: Open to music majors only.
  
  • MUSC 1021 - Piano Class II

    Hours: 1
    The second course in a sequence of classes in piano playing fundamentals; required of all music majors unless placed in applied piano lessons. These fundamentals include technique, sight reading, harmonization, improvisation, choral and instrumental score reading, and the preparation of repertoire at the elementary to early intermediate level.  Bachelor of Arts students will take the BA Piano Proficiency Test at the end of the semester; if a student does not pass the test, he/she must continue with piano study. Information about the test is available from the Coordinator of Class Piano Instruction.
    Prerequisites: MUSC 1020 with a grade of C or better, or placement by exam.
  
  • MUSC 1022 - Guitar Class

    Hours: 1
    This course is for the beginning guitar player. Students will become familiar with the basics of chordal and melodic playing, basic guitar techniques and literature. Students are expected to provide their own acoustic guitar.
  
  • MUSC 1023 - Voice Class for Music Educators

    Hours: 1
    Beginning course in vocal techniques and song repertoire; one semester required of all instrumental music education students followed by a proficiency exam. This course must be repeated until proficiency is passed.
    Notes: Open to music education majors only.
  
  • MUSC 1024 - Voice Class for Theatre Majors

    Hours: 1
    Beginning course in vocal techniques and repertoire designed specifically for BA and BFA Theatre Majors. Emphasis will be placed on repertoire for the stage; additional study of performance and audition techniques will be included.
    Notes: Open to BA and BFA Theatre Majors only.
  
  • MUSC 1025 - Voice Class for Non-Majors

    Hours: 1
    Beginning course in vocal techniques and repertoire designed specifically for the non-music major. May be a prerequisite to studying voice in the applied studio.
  
  • MUSC 1032 - Guitar Methods

    Hours: 1
    This course will familiarize music education students with playing techniques for the acoustic guitar. Fundamental skills such as chording and basic progressions, melodic reading and rhythmic accompaniment patterns for the right hand will be emphasized. Students will attain skills useful for the elementary classroom and teaching a rudimentary group guitar class.
    Notes: Open to music education majors only.
  
  • MUSC 1033 - Percussion Methods

    Hours: 1
    Students will gain fundamental knowledge of performing and pedagogical techniques relevant to different families of percussion instruments appropriate to beginning and intermediate levels. Proficiency of playing skill will also be assessed through performance in laboratory ensembles.
    Notes: Open to music education majors only or permission of instructor.
  
  • MUSC 1034 - Vocal Pedagogy and Diction for Choral Music Educators

    Hours: 1
    This course will familiarize students with concepts of vocal pedagogy, the International Phonetic Alphabet, and the basic aspects of diction for those western languages typically encountered in a choral education setting.
    Notes: Open to music education majors only.
  
  • MUSC 1040 - Introduction to Music

    Hours: 2
    This course is designed to familiarize students with basic terminology used in musical study, to develop strategies for listening to music, and to introduce students to basic research and writing skills in the field of music. Students will gain a basic knowledge of western music history, jazz history and global musical styles.
    Notes: Open to non-majors with permission of chairperson.
  
  • MUSC 1050 - Exploring the Digital Arts

    Hours: 2
    Introduction to the use of media and technology in the music field. Includes experience in administrative software; notation software; basic audio recording, editing, and MIDI sequencing; and website design.
    Notes: Open to music majors only.
  
  • MUSC 1070 - Freshman Theatre Ensemble

    Hours: 1
    Creation and performance of an original revue featuring solo and ensemble work in acting, singing and dance.
    Notes: Open to first-year BFA Acting and Musical Theatre majors only.
     
  
  • MUSC 1080 - Concert Attendance

    Hours: 0
    Hearing live performance is an essential component of improving musicianship. This course provides music majors with a broad exposure to live musical performances. In addition, this course is important as a means of providing audience support for programming in the Department of Music and the community. Through this course, concert etiquette also will be reinforced. During each semester music students will be required to attend eight performances selected from the Department of Music Concert Calendar (one of the eight may be off campus, but must be approved) and twelve “Thursdays in Battelle” programs.
    Notes: Students must complete 6 semesters of MUSC 1080.
  
  • MUSC 1081 - Introduction to Music Profession

    Hours: 1
    The course offers BA in Music and BM majors the opportunity to begin to make connections between their music study, the total academic program, and post-undergraduate activities. This class will also provide students a setting in which to share their perceptions about their intended profession; this process will in turn create a supportive atmosphere to ease the transition from high school to college, and eventually, to the workplace.
    Notes: Only open to BA in Music and BMUS in Performance majors only.
  
  • MUSC 1082 - Music Education Practicum

    Hours: 0
    All students in Music Education, when not student teaching, are required to enroll in this course each semester. Through this course, students are required to hold membership in OCMEA, attend OCMEA meetings, participate in OCMEA projects as assigned, and attend common hours devoted to music education topics and skills.
    Notes: Open to Music Education majors only.
  
  • MUSC 1083 - Music and Business Participation

    Hours: 0
    All students enrolled in the BA in Music and Business program are required to enroll in this course each semester unless they are taking an internship off campus. Through this course, students are required to hold membership in MEISA, attend MEISA meetings, participate in MEISA projects as assigned, and attend common hours devoted to music and business topics and skills.
    Notes: Required of all Music and Business majors. Open to other music students as well, except for Music Education students.
  
  • MUSC 1090 - Freshman Applied Music - BMUS Degree

    Hours: 2
    Applied music instruction for freshman BMUS students.
    Notes: This course has an additional fee.
  
  • MUSC 1091 - Freshman Applied Music - BMUS Degree

    Hours: 2
    Applied music instruction for freshman BMUS students.
    Notes: This course has an additional fee.
  
  • MUSC 1092 - Freshman Applied Music - BA, BME, BFA Degrees

    Hours: 1
    Applied music instruction for freshman BA in Music, BME and BFA in Musical Theatre students.
    Notes: This course has an additional fee.
  
  • MUSC 1093 - Freshman Applied Music - BA, BME, BFA Degrees

    Hours: 1
    Applied music instruction for freshman BA in Music, BME and BFA in Musical Theatre students. Course may be repeated for credit.
    Notes: This course has an additional fee.
  
  • MUSC 1094 - Freshman Applied Music - 1/2 Hour Lesson, Instrument

    Hours: .5
    Applied music instruction for freshman non-music major students, and music students who study on a secondary instrument or voice.
    Notes: This course has an additional fee.
  
  • MUSC 1095 - Freshman Applied Music - 1/2 Hour Lesson, Instrument

    Hours: .5
    Applied music instruction for freshman non-music major students, and music students who study on a secondary instrument or voice.
    Notes: This course has an additional fee.
  
  • MUSC 1096 - Beginning Applied Piano I

    Hours: .5
    Applied instruction for beginners in piano. May be taken only once. Open only to non-music majors who are not receiving a Participation Award from the music department.
    Notes: This course has an additional fee.
  
  • MUSC 1097 - Beginning Applied Piano II

    Hours: .5
    Applied instruction for beginners in piano. May be taken only once. Open only to non-music majors who are not receiving a Participation Award from the music department.
    Notes: This course has an additional fee.
  
  • MUSC 1101 - Acting for Singers

    Hours: .5
    Study of basic acting and stage techniques through scenes from the standard theatrical repertoire. Designed for music students whose major instrument is voice, this course focuses on monologue and scene work that emphasizes the development of acting skills. Course may be repeated for credit.
    Prerequisites: MUSC 1100 with a grade of C or better.
  
  • MUSC 2000 - Music Theory III: Renaissance Through Classical Styles

    Hours: 3
    Styles of the Late Renaissance through the Classical Period: Late Renaissance Polyphony, 18th Century Counterpoint, Fugue, Variation Technique, Sonata and Rondo Forms, and Harmony. Composition projects will be included.
    Prerequisites: MUSC 1001 with a grade of C or better.
  
  • MUSC 2001 - Music Theory IV: Romantic Through Contemporary Styles

    Hours: 3
    Compositional techniques and analysis of music from the Romantic Period through the present: Character Pieces, Lieder, Post-Romantic Harmony, Impressionism, Primitivism, Neoclassicism, Pandiatonicism, Set Theory, Serialism, Indeterminacy, Electronic and Computer Music, and Minimalism. Composition Projects will be included.
    Prerequisites: MUSC 2000 with a grade of C or better.
 

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