An introduction into the basic principles of epidemiology, with an emphasis on analysis and application to research and clinical trials in public health. Students will use statistical approaches to generate trends and measure the health of populations. Students will come to understand the processes that influence disease outbreaks, their spread, and measures of control and containment. BIOL 415 (4) Aquatic Ecology PREREQUISITES: BIOL 315 with a C or better In the Great Lakes Basin, we are surrounded by an amazing variety of water bodies, including lakes, wetlands, ponds, rivers, and streams. Each of these aquatic systems has its own set of unique properties, biological, physical, and chemical, which influence how these systems function. In this course we will explore the fundamental physical and chemical properties of each of these systems, as well as characterize the biological communities within them. This course will also introduce students to concepts of monitoring and habitat restoration as they pertain to aquatic systems. Students will participate in weekly lecture discussions as well as laboratory and field activities that provide hands-on exposure to not only learn how to classify different water bodies, but how to measure their physical, chemical, and biological characteristics.
BUSINESS BUSI 203 (3) American Law and the Legal System PREREQUISITE: Completion of at least 15 credit hours This course is an introduction to the American legal system; and, its roots in the natural and the common law. This course provides a basic foundation in the American legal system for non-business majors, while also providing the business major with an initial understanding of the impact of the American legal system on business and commercial activities. The basic structure and function of U.S. legal institutions, interaction of state and federal law, common law and case analysis will be examined. Students are introduced to legal and ethical concepts in areas such as contracts, torts/product liability, criminal law, real and personal property, administrative law and procedure and family law. BUSI 211 (3) Fundamentals of Business PREREQUISITES: None This course reflects on the foundations of a business in a modern society and the challenges that leaders face within a changing world economy. This course focuses on describing the major functional areas of business activities in for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. In addition to understanding how markets function and the historical problems with markets, students will examine the ethical challenges faced by business leaders. Topics to be explored include the functions and organization of for-profit and not-for-profit businesses. BUSI 213 (3) Personal Finance PREREQUISITES: None This course is an introduction to the concepts, tools, and applications of personal finance and investments. It assumes little or no prior knowledge of the subject matter and works on helping the participants to understand the process of financial planning and the logic that drives it. Classes are focused toward developing an intuitive understanding of the system including the process of financial planning. Practical applications and examples will be studied that concentrate on the fundamentals and underlying principles of personal finance rather than the memorization of equations. Course topics include the Financial Planning Process, Understanding the Time Value of Money, Tax Planning and Strategies, Managing Your Money, Cash or Liquid Asset Management, Using Credit Cards, the Role of Planned Borrowing, the Home and Automobile Decision, Life & Health Insurance, 401k choices, and an overview in stocks, bonds and mutual funds. BUSI 222 (3) Common Good and Corporate Social Responsibility PREREQUISITES: ENGL 101 The Common Good and Corporate Social Responsibility investigates the foundations of the obligations to internal and external stakeholders which are placed on organizations. This course examines the concept of the common good
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