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2017-2018 Catalog

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American Sign Language Studies
	ASL 409 Practicum Terms and hours to be arranged. May be repeated for up to 16 credits. Eligible for the RP grade option. Credits: 1-12 Prerequisite: Consent of instructor Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	ASL 413 American Sign Language Cherology/Phonology Study of the cherological/phonological system in ASL, including methods of classifying and describing cheremes/phonemes in ASL and the relevance of this base to cherological/phonological analysis. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ASL 303 and ASL 353 with a grade of C or better in both courses or consent of instructor Diversity: May meet requirement, see class schedule Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	ASL 414 American Sign Language Morphology Focuses on the study of morphological analysis. Data from many languages will be analyzed, but primary focus will be ASL morphology. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ASL 303 and ASL 353 with a grade of C or better in both classes or consent of instructor Diversity: May meet requirement, see class schedule Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	ASL 415 American Sign Language Syntax and Semantics Focuses on the study of syntactic structure and its interaction with meaning. Word order, lexical categories, sentence types, clause structure, topicalization and sentences with transitive, intransitive and agreement verbs will be studied. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ASL 303 and ASL 353 with a grade of C or better in both classes or consent of instructor Diversity: May meet requirement, see class schedule Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	ASL 420 Sociolinguistics of Deaf Communities Focuses on sociolinguistic factors affecting language variation and language change. Socio linguistic factors influencing communication and strategies for analyzing discourse will be studied. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ASL 303 , LING 210 , and completed LACC writing requirement or consent of instructor Diversity: May meet requirement, see class schedule Writing Intensive: May meet requirement, see class schedule Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	ASL 425 Introduction to American Sign Language Teaching Introduces major theories of second language acquisition and teaching and applies these approaches to ASL instruction. Will explore similarities and differences between L1 and L2 acquisition. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ASL 303 and ASL 353 with a B or better in both classes or consent of instructor Diversity: May meet requirement, see class schedule Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	ASL 429 American Deaf History Introduction to history of the social, cultural, political, educational and social service aspects of the deaf community. Students examine the norms and values of deaf culture, the linguistic, educational, social and professional influences on the deaf community and ways deaf and hearing people interact in American society. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	ASL 430 Methodology and Curriculum: American Sign Language Teaching Focuses on theories of second language acquisition and approaches to developing and implementing classroom methods and strategies for second language teaching, primarily teaching ASL. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ASL 425 with a grade of B or better or consent of instructor Diversity: May meet requirement, see class schedule Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	ASL 435 Mentoring for ASL Specialists and Teachers Prepares experienced ASL specialists and teachers to become mentors and resource specialists for less experienced or entry-level ASL specialists and teachers. Special focus on various assessment and evaluation strategies applied to mentoring. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ASL 430 with a grade of B or better or consent of instructor Diversity: May meet requirement, see class schedule Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	ASL 440 Mental Health in the Deaf Community Focus on deaf individuals who have mental health issues and cultural effects in their communities. In depth understanding of how to work with individuals who have mental health issues. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	ASL 456 First and Second Language Acquisition: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students will be taught the differences in first and second language acquisition of the deaf or hard of hearing student and the relationship to learning in the first language while the second language is acquired. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ASL 303 and ASL 353 with a B or better or consent of instructor Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	ASL 540 Mental Health in the Deaf Community Focus on deaf individuals who have mental health issues and cultural effects in their communities. In depth understanding of how to work with individuals who have mental health issues. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	ASL 556 First and Second Language Acquisition: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students will be taught the differences in first and second language acquisition of the deaf or hard of hearing student and the relationship to learning in the first language while the second language is acquired. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ASL 303 and ASL 353 with a B or better or consent of instructor Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
Business
	BA 101 Introduction to Business Business organization, operation and management; intended to orient the student in the field. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 199 Special Studies Terms and hours to be arranged. May be repeated for up to 12 credits. Eligible for the RP grade option. Credits: 1-6 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 211 Financial Accounting Students will gain a basic understanding of how accounting is used by investors, managers, government agencies and others. Includes the study of transaction analysis with emphasis on accrual versus cash accounting and the preparation, interpretation and use of financial statements. Credits: 4 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 213 Managerial Accounting The study of accounting continues from the perspective of management users, with emphasis on planning, performance evaluation and information needed for effective decision-making. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: BA 211 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 217 Accounting for Non-Accountants Provides a comprehensive non-technical accounting course for the business minor and others interested in a survey of financial and managerial accounting techniques. Assumes no prior knowledge of accounting. Not available for credit in the business major. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 220 Introduction to Financial Management Basic processes, principles, tools and concepts of finance. Topics include financial analysis, financial forecasting, profit planning, budgeting, working capital management and capital budgeting. Not available for credit in the business major. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 229 Personal Finance Study of the role of the consumer in American society, consumer decision-making, consumer credit and borrowing, home ownership, life insurance, annuities, estate planning, wills, trusts, expenditures and taxes for government. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 230 Introduction to Business Law Nature and role of the law in conducting business; tort, formation, performance and discharge of contracts; commercial transactions and law of business organization, sales, bankruptcies; and the general nature of government regulation. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 240 Quantitative Business Methods The use of functional forms to describe variables commonly encountered in business, such as sales revenue and financial asset value. Development and application of constrained and unconstrained optimization, including differential and integral calculus. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: MTH 111 Quantitative Literacy: May meet requirement, see class schedule Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 243 Business Statistics Probability, data description and analysis, sampling distribution, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing with emphasis on business applications. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: Second-year high school algebra or equivalent or satisfy score on the placement exam Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 284 Introduction to International Business This course will address the organization, marketing and finance of international business. Each section will address the role of culture and the restrictions placed on international business. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 305 Business Analysis & Report Writing Instruction will concentrate on various forms of written communication, with special emphasis on small business analysis. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 310 Principles of Marketing Introduces the theories, concepts and terms that marketers use in their daily planning activities. Begins with an overview of strategic marketing planning. Strategic elements of the marketing plan (target definition, product strategy, distribution strategy, promotion strategy and price strategy) are examined in greater detail. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Sophomore standing Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 311 Personal Selling Application of personal selling theories with a focus on basic steps in the selling process: prospecting, qualifying, presentation, objections, closing and follow-up. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: BA 310 and junior standing Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 315 Financial Management Basic processes, principles, tools and concepts of finance. Topics include financial analysis, financial forecasting, profit planning, budgeting, working capital management and capital budgeting. Course also covers the basics of financial markets, institutions and sources of supply of different types of funds available to a firm. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: BA 211 or consent of instructor and sophomore standing Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 316 Advanced Financial Management Extensive use of Excel and Monte Carlo Simulation in the structuring and analysis of financial problems. Major topics include liquidity, pro forma financials, forecasting and capital budgeting. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: BA 315 and sophomore standing Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 317 Intermediate Accounting I Study of major accounting principles; summary of accounting process; revenue and expense recognition; balance sheet and income statement; concepts in the valuation of all current assets. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: BA 213 or consent of instructor and sophomore standing Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 318 Intermediate Accounting II Concepts in the valuation of both short-term and long-term liabilities; contingencies; recording and adjusting plant assets; long-term assets and intangible assets; stockholders equity transactions. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: BA 317 or consent of instructor and sophomore standing Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 319 Intermediate Accounting III Study of revenue recognition, accounting changes, error analysis, taxes, pensions, leases, statement of cash flows and full disclosure. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: BA 318 or consent of instructor and sophomore standing Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 325 Portfolio Management Develops an understanding of key ingredients in portfolio selection. Examines alternative investments and how to combine them into an efficient portfolio. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: BA 315 and sophomore standing Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 340 Business Forecasting A survey of forecasting methods, including trend regression, seasonal effects, smoothing and autoregressive moving-average models. Emphasis is on understanding the underlying process and interpreting the results of computer programs. Credits: 4 Quantitative Literacy: May meet requirement, see class schedule Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 345 Internet and Electronic Commerce The internet as a resource for researchers, investors, employers and employees. Focus will be on information access and distribution. Topics will include internet basics, search techniques and resource evaluation, marketing, electronic commerce, government regulation, job searching and webpage design. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: Junior standing Writing Intensive: May meet requirement, see class schedule Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 361 Organizational Behavior A survey of current theories about the behavior of individuals and groups within organizations, as well as the operation of the organization as a whole. Topics include individual differences, job attitudes, decision-making, motivation, job design, group structure and process, communication, leadership, power and politics, organizational structure and design and organizational change. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Sophomore standing Diversity: May meet requirement, see class schedule Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 362 Business Ethics Focuses on recognizing, analyzing and resolving ethical issues in business. Topics include privacy in the workplace, product safety, corporate social responsibility and international ethics. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Sophomore standing Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 367 Regression Analysis A second course in statistics. Coursework includes hypothesis testing, simple regression, multiple regression and the study of the validity of the assumptions used in regression models. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: BA 243 or MTH 243 Quantitative Literacy: May meet requirement, see class schedule Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 368 Introduction to Operations Research Study of quantitative techniques for decision support. Topics include linear programming, integer programming, project management and dynamic programming. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: BA 240 or MTH 241 and sophomore standing Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 370 Business and Society Explores the complex interrelationships among business, government and society, with an emphasis on the social responsibilities of business. Topics include diversity in the workplace, consumerism, environmental policy and risks, ethical decision-making and business involvement in the political process. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Junior standing Diversity: May meet requirement, see class schedule Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 390 Management An introduction to basic management processes with an emphasis on problem-solving skills. The course examines the four managerial functions of planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Students apply management theory to current topics. Credits: 3 Diversity: May meet requirement, see class schedule Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 391 Human Resource Management An introduction to personnel functions. Topics include personnel planning, recruitment, promotion and personnel development, employee compensation and motivation, job analysis and design, supplemental benefits, labor relations and occupational health and safety. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: GERO 320 or BA 361 and BA 362 (or BA 370 or BA 390 ) and junior standing Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 392 Management of Diversity Focuses on managing diversity within organizations by addressing topics such as development and management of multicultural work teams, cross-cultural communication and performance evaluation. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: BA 361 Diversity: May meet requirement, see class schedule Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 398 Personal Investment Analysis Provides student with an exposure to budgeting, investing, taxes and tax planning, estate planning, financial leverage and stocks and bonds. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: BA 315 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 399 Special Studies Terms and hours to be arranged. May be repeated for up to 12 credits. Eligible for the RP grade option. Credits: 1-12 Prerequisite: Sophomore standing Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 406 Special Individual Studies Terms and hours to be arranged. A specialized or individualized course of study within the business area, developed in consultation with the instructor. May be repeated for up to 12 credits. Eligible for the RP grade option. Credits: 1-12 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 407 Seminar Terms and hours to be arranged. Special seminar topic offerings in business. May be repeated for up to 12 credits. Eligible for the RP grade option. Credits: 1-12 Prerequisite: Junior standing Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 409 Internship/Practicum Practical application of business theory and/or collection of data for theoretical interpretation. May be repeated for up to 12 credits. Eligible for the RP grade option. Credits: 1-12 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 410 Marketing Research Includes the definition of marketing research, the process of marketing research, classifications of marketing research and the stages in the research process. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: BA 310 and BA 243 ; or MTH 243 and sophomore standing Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 411 Marketing Strategy Students learn the process of creating strategic marketing plans using: 1. A situational analysis based on research of a company’s external and internal environments and 2. Tactical decisions regarding product strategies, pricing, distribution channels and communications for a product, idea, goods or service. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: BA 213 and BA 310 and sophomore standing Writing Intensive: May meet requirement, see class schedule Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 412 New Product Development Examines the processes utilized and problems occurring in the development of new products and services. The new product development process is examined in several industries and contexts and students develop skills and abilities utilized in new product development. Students develop proficiency in assessing and evaluating new product development opportunities and activities. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: BA 310 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 414 Sports Marketing Course addressing marketing efforts and strategy in the context of industries utilizing sport in their product and service offerings. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: BA 310 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 415 Advertising and Promotion Introduces advertising as one variable in the overall marketing program. Covers advertising management, research, creative development and media planning. Also addresses the economic and social consequences of advertising in society. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: BA 310 and sophomore standing Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 416 Government Regulation Student will review the philosophy of regulation in the marketplace, evaluate the impact of regulation on business practices and study the cost/benefit ratio of regulation for selected sectors of the American economy. Special emphasis will be placed on the cost of regulation as it impacts small businesses. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: EC 201 and EC 202 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 420 Securities Analysis Develops theory and requisite tools of securities analysis using computer modeling and portfolio applications. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: BA 325 and sophomore standing Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 421 Cost Accounting The study of cost accounting concepts and procedures as a managerial tool for implementing and monitoring business strategy, including accounting for cost inputs, assigning responsibility, analysis of cost behavior, capital budgeting and actual versus standard cost systems. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: BA 213 and sophomore standing Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 424 Capital Budgeting Suggests a logical framework for analysis of how much a firm should invest in plant and equipment, how the funds invested should be allocated. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: BA 315 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 427 Small Business Finance Utilizes the basic processes, principles, tools and concepts of finance within the parameters of a small business. The course centers around a project to develop a complete financial plan that projects the future flow of funds by analyzing and integrating the impact of investment decisions and financing decisions. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: BA 315 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 430 Business Taxation Philosophy of the tax system and required reporting under tax law; emphasis on small business; impact of taxes on investments and capital expenditures; introduction to estate and gift taxes; tax planning techniques. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 431 Federal Income Tax I Study of individual income tax, gains and losses, dividends, business and personal deductions and tax computations. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: BA 213 or consent of instructor and sophomore standing Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 432 Federal Income Tax II Philosophy of the tax system and required reporting under federal tax law for corporations, partnerships, estates and trusts, estate and gift taxes; installment sales; cash and accrual basis taxation. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: BA 431 or consent of instructor and sophomore standing Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 438 Real Estate Investment Comprehensive overview of real estate finance. Factors affecting real estate investment are emphasized. Specific topics covered include: valuation, market analysis, ownership forms, financing, development and portfolio effect. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: BA 315 and sophomore standing Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 441 Advanced Accounting Study of business combinations and consolidated financial statements and introduction to fund accounting. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: BA 319 and sophomore standing Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 450 State & Local Government Finance Economics and policy analysis of government expenditures, taxes and intergovernmental fiscal relations; the role of government in the economy and policy analysis; the division of functions and revenues between state and local governments; revenues, expenditures and indebtedness of these governments; analysis of state and local tax structures; application to study of the Oregon system. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: BA 315 or consent of instructor Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 451 Auditing Role of auditor, ethics, legal liability of CPA profession; internal controls, analysis of clients’ accounting system; evidence statistics sampling techniques; audit work papers. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: BA 318 or consent of instructor and sophomore standing Writing Intensive: May meet requirement, see class schedule Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 455 Advertising Writing Involves the formal planning and creation of persuasive communications with an emphasis on advertising. Written plans and advertising copy drafts are translated into finished print advertisements, press releases, broadcast commercials and websites; design issues through the development of Web text and graphics, add layouts, scripts, story boards and rudimentary electronic film production. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: BA 310 , must be a Business or Economics major and sophomore standing Writing Intensive: May meet requirement, see class schedule Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 474 Business Leadership Examines the art and science of leadership with a focus on the business environment. Topics include leadership qualities and skills, the importance of vision, leading people through change, leadership and values, organizational climate, the leader as teacher and effective delegation. Course will include a leadership analysis of key leaders in the business world. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Junior standing Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 475 Sales Management The management of personal selling through the organization, forecasting, budgeting, recruiting and selection, training, compensation, motivation, evaluation and control concepts, theory and ethics. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: BA 310 , BA 361 and sophomore standing Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 476 Topics in Management Topics may include at different times: strategic planning and implementation; productivity; computer applications; women in management; and other topics of special interest. May be repeated for credit, if content is different. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: BA 361 and sophomore standing Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 477 Topics in Marketing Focus on marketing topics of special interest to students and faculty such as retail marketing, services marketing, consumer behavior or social marketing. May be repeated for credit, if content is different. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: BA 310 Writing Intensive: May meet requirement, see class schedule Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 478 Topics in Finance Student will investigate topics of special interest such as long-term stock market expectations, risk on the equity markets and advanced concepts in financial management. May be repeated for credit, if content is different. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: BA 315 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 484 International Management A study of the political, social, cultural, economic and legal environment for engaging in trade between countries. Emphasis will be on management strategies for small business as participants in international business operations. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: BA 361 Diversity: May meet requirement, see class schedule Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 485 International Finance A study of international finance and investing. Emphasis will be on currency, working capital management, sources of funds and investigation of investment products. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: BA 315 and sophomore standing Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 486 International Marketing A study of the influence of foreign markets, competition and government policy in creating and penetrating markets. Emphasis will be on marketing strategies developed in the U.S. for implementation in foreign markets. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: BA 213 and BA 310 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 487 International Law A study of law as it applies to businesses participating in international business operations. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: BA 230 and sophomore standing Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 490 Operations Management Introductory investigation into managerial processes pertinent to internal operations of task-related enterprises. Subjects related to operations planning and control, locations, capacity decisions, systems reliability, facility layout, program scheduling and inventory management are the focus. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: BA 243 or MTH 243 and sophomore standing Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 491 Strategic Management Capstone course that explores how firms can build competitive advantage. Focus is the strategic planning process, including analyzing the external environment, assessing internal strengths and weaknesses, establishing objectives and strategies and implementing strategic plans. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: BA 310 , BA 315 , BA 361 , BA 362 (or BA 370 or BA 390 ) and senior standing Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 492 Total Quality Management Focuses on using quality practices within organizations by addressing topics such as team development, statistical process control, problem-solving and organizational design. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: BA 361 and sophomore standing Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 495 Organization Design Analysis of the structure and behavior of the organization as a whole. Examines the design of different types of organizations, including bureaucracy and nontraditional forms, in both public and private sector. Topics include departmentalizing and coordination, effect of environment and technology on structure and organizational growth, change and decline. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: BA 361 and sophomore standing Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 606 Special Individual Studies Terms and hours to be arranged. A specialized or individualized course of graduate study to be arranged in consultation with a Business or Economics instructor. Eligible for the RP grade option. Credits: 1-8 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 610 Marketing Analysis and Strategy Overview of situational elements affecting an organization’s marketing planning process and the tools and techniques available for implementing a marketing plan. Credits: 4 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 615 General Linear Models Regression analysis, emphasizing application and interpretation of results, validity of the assumptions, model selections. Credits: 4 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 620 Organization Budgetary Process Capital and cash budgeting, specific skills for gathering, analyzing and presenting budgetary information. Credits: 4 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 625 New Product Development Examines the principles and theory of new product development, in the context of marketing and marketing management. Students will gain knowledge and experience in the process of identifying issues relating to the challenges of product planning, strategy and implementation, as well as developing skills and abilities utilized in new product development. A number of new product development contexts are covered (including the development of both product and services), allowing students to develop proficiency in assessing and evaluating new product development opportunities and activities. Credits: 4 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 630 Report Writing and Economic Analysis Steps to form a precise hypothesis, collect and analyze economic data to test the hypothesis and present the results. Credits: 4 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 635 Professional Project Independent enrollment course permits students to complete a professional project of their choosing, approved by their adviser. Eligible for the RP grade option. Credits: 1-8 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 640 Organization Leadership Examines leadership in theory and practice. Topics include motivation, leadership style, individual and group decision-making, business ethics and strategic management. Credits: 4 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 645 Operations Management Investigates managerial processes pertinent to internal operations of enterprises. Topics include competitiveness, strategies and productivity, locations and capacity decisions, forecasting, aggregate planning, inventory management, material requirement planning, management of quality and quality control, management of waiting lines and lean operations. Credits: 4 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 650 Accounting/Finance and Information Systems Accounting and finance topics relevant to managerial decisions and information systems use and design. Topics include the basic managerial functions required of an accounting/financial system and the design process including requirements analysis, design and testing, data conversion and support functions. Credits: 4 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 675 Topics in Business Topics vary and focus on requisite skills for academia and the workplace, particularly for management and information systems. Topics may include quantitative analysis, scientific method, research and reporting, writing for the professions, collaborative efforts, leadership skills and others. May be repeated for up to 8 credits. Credits: 1 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BA 676 Topics in Management and Information Systems Focus on topics related to management and information systems, including financial, operations, project and strategic management. May be repeated for credit, if content is different. Credits: 4 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
Biology
	BI 101 General Biology The major principles and methods of biology designed for students not intending to pursue further study in the biological sciences. Three hours of lecture and one two-hour laboratory period per week. Includes, ecology, the diversity of life and an introduction to evolution. Credits: 5 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BI 101X General Biology Peer Led Team Learning Peer Led Team Learning (PLTL) is a separate, 0-credit course that uses a learning model designed for participating students registered in BI 101 to develop a broader and deeper understanding of course concepts. Credits: 0 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BI 102 General Biology The major principles and methods of biology designed for students not intending to pursue further study in the biological sciences. Considers cellular structure and function, energy transformations, genetics, evolution, reproduction and development. Three hours of lecture and one two-hour laboratory period per week. Credits: 5 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BI 102X General Biology Peer Led Team Learning Peer Led Team Learning (PLTL) is a separate, 0-credit course that uses a learning model designed for participating students registered in BI 102 to develop a broader and deeper understanding of course concepts. Credits: 0 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BI 103 General Biology The major principles and methods of biology designed for students not intending to pursue further study in the biological sciences. Three hours of lecture and one two-hour laboratory period per week. Emphasizes the anatomy and physiology of plants and animals along with a brief treatment of animal behavior. Credits: 5 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BI 103X General Biology Peer Led Team Learning Peer Led Team Learning (PLTL) is a separate, 0-credit course that uses a learning model designed for participating students registered in BI 103 to develop a broader and deeper understanding of course concepts. Credits: 0 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BI 211 Principles of Biology An introduction to the science of biology designed for students pursing a biology major. Focus on cell biology, metabolism, genetics and molecular biology. Four hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory period per week. Credits: 5 Prerequisite: BI 102 with a grade of B or better or satisfactory score on WOU’s Biology Placement Test Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BI 212 Principles of Biology An introduction to the science of biology designed for students pursuing a biology major. Four hours of lecture and one three hour laboratory period per week. Focus on evolution, biological diversity and animal development. Credits: 5 Prerequisite: Passing grade in BI 211 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	BI 213 Principles of Biology An introduction to the science of biology designed for students pursuing a biology major. Four hours of lecture and one three hour laboratory period per week. Focus on the anatomy and physiology of plants and animals and ecology. Credits: 5 Prerequisite: Passing grade in BI 211 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025

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Course Descriptions

ASL 409 Practicum

ASL 413 American Sign Language Cherology/Phonology

ASL 414 American Sign Language Morphology

ASL 415 American Sign Language Syntax and Semantics

ASL 420 Sociolinguistics of Deaf Communities

ASL 425 Introduction to American Sign Language Teaching

ASL 429 American Deaf History

ASL 430 Methodology and Curriculum: American Sign Language Teaching

ASL 435 Mentoring for ASL Specialists and Teachers

ASL 440 Mental Health in the Deaf Community

ASL 456 First and Second Language Acquisition: Deaf and Hard of Hearing

ASL 540 Mental Health in the Deaf Community

ASL 556 First and Second Language Acquisition: Deaf and Hard of Hearing

BA 101 Introduction to Business

BA 199 Special Studies

BA 211 Financial Accounting

BA 213 Managerial Accounting

BA 217 Accounting for Non-Accountants

BA 220 Introduction to Financial Management

BA 229 Personal Finance

BA 230 Introduction to Business Law

BA 240 Quantitative Business Methods

BA 243 Business Statistics

BA 284 Introduction to International Business

BA 305 Business Analysis & Report Writing

BA 310 Principles of Marketing

BA 311 Personal Selling

BA 315 Financial Management

BA 316 Advanced Financial Management

BA 317 Intermediate Accounting I

BA 318 Intermediate Accounting II

BA 319 Intermediate Accounting III

BA 325 Portfolio Management

BA 340 Business Forecasting

BA 345 Internet and Electronic Commerce

BA 361 Organizational Behavior

BA 362 Business Ethics

BA 367 Regression Analysis

BA 368 Introduction to Operations Research

BA 370 Business and Society

BA 390 Management

BA 391 Human Resource Management

BA 392 Management of Diversity

BA 398 Personal Investment Analysis

BA 399 Special Studies

BA 406 Special Individual Studies

BA 407 Seminar

BA 409 Internship/Practicum

BA 410 Marketing Research

BA 411 Marketing Strategy

BA 412 New Product Development

BA 414 Sports Marketing

BA 415 Advertising and Promotion

BA 416 Government Regulation

BA 420 Securities Analysis

BA 421 Cost Accounting

BA 424 Capital Budgeting

BA 427 Small Business Finance

BA 430 Business Taxation

BA 431 Federal Income Tax I

BA 432 Federal Income Tax II

BA 438 Real Estate Investment

BA 441 Advanced Accounting

BA 450 State & Local Government Finance

BA 451 Auditing

BA 455 Advertising Writing

BA 474 Business Leadership

BA 475 Sales Management

BA 476 Topics in Management

BA 477 Topics in Marketing

BA 478 Topics in Finance

BA 484 International Management

BA 485 International Finance

BA 486 International Marketing

BA 487 International Law

BA 490 Operations Management

BA 491 Strategic Management

BA 492 Total Quality Management

BA 495 Organization Design