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BI 391. Real World Biology. (1)
A weekly discussion of specific topics and career
opportunities for students about to receive a
bachelors degree in biology is held. Meets the
Communication Intensive course requirement in
the major. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior status or
permission of instructor.
BI 492. Biology Literature Research. (1).
Students carry out a directed study of a selected
topic in biology and complete a library
researched review article. Restricted to majors in
biology. Prerequisite: Senior status. I, II.
BI 493. Biology Laboratory Research. (1-6)
Requires completion of an individual student
research project in the laboratory or field.
Prerequisite: biology major with 12 hours of 200
or 300 biology courses or permission of Research
and Internship Coordinator. Students may count
up to 2 hours in research toward major require-
ments. Required for graduation with honors in
biology. I, II, S.
BI 495. Internship. (1-2)
A carefully monitored work or service experience,
occurring off-campus at an institution or agency
specializing in an area relevant to the students
ultimate career goals. The student will meet the
intended learning outcomes for the experience.
Students will be notified of their eligibility by the
Research and Internship Coordinator.
BI 499. Colloquium and Seminar. (1)
Students share their experiences from BI 492, BI
493, or BI 495 in written, poster, and oral form.
This course fulfills the capstone requirement in
the major. Prerequisites: BI 495 or BI 492 or BI
493 or permission by the Research and Internship
Coordinator.
Business Administration (BU)
The School of Business provides students with pro-
fessional knowledge and basic skills necessary to
assume positions of administrative responsibility in a
wide variety of areas. This is undertaken with an ori-
entation toward the moral aspects and the conse-
quences of ones actions. The School of Business
seeks to provide mechanisms and reinforcement for
students to engage actively in meaningful experi-
ences beyond the classroom setting.
The School of Business has outcomes expected
of students graduating with the Bachelor of
Science in Business Administration in any busi-
ness major. These are:
1. Be able to use deductive and inductive rea-
soning to solve business problems.
2. Be able to effectively research a subject and
present the findings both orally and in writing.
3. Student has demonstrated interpersonal skills.
4. Be able to apply knowledge about the econom-
ic, legal, and interpersonal environment in the
creation and management of the organization.
In addition, there are specific outcomes for each
business major. For a complete listing of all the
outcomes and courses that meet them, please con-
tact the School of Business for a copy of the com-
prehensive assessment plan.
MAJORS OFFERED:
Accounting
Business Administration
Finance
General Management
Management Information Systems (MIS)
International Business
Marketing
Paralegal (See Legal Studies)
A double major combining two of the above
fields is not permitted.
The candidate for the Bachelor of Science in
Business Administration degree must fulfill the
requirements listed below. Prior to formal admis-
sion to the School of Business, students should
seek advice from their academic advisor.