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BIOL 4530 - Virology
3 hours
Molecular biology of viruses infecting bacteria, plants and animals; interaction of viruses and host cells; viral genetics; replication, pathogenesis, oncology, immunology, chemotherapy and vaccines.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1710 or BIOL 1711 ; BIOL 1720 or BIOL 1722 ; BIOL 1760 or BIOL 1761 ; BIOL 2041 /BIOL 2042 ; or consent of department.
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BIOL 4540 - Virology Laboratory
1 hour (0;4)
Growth and cultivation of bacterial viruses including the production and purification of viral stocks. The use of bacteriophage as model systems to study virus reproduction and cellular metabolism, and as tools in modern molecular biology to study genetic processes.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 4530 (may be taken concurrently), or consent of department.
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BIOL 4560 - Aquatic Insects of North America
4 hours (3;4)
Ecology, sampling methods, systematics and classification of Neartic aquatic insects at the family level; use of keys and key terminology in aquatic insect identification.
Prerequisite(s): Invertebrate zoology or entomology, or consent of department.
May not be repeated at the graduate level as BIOL 5570.
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BIOL 4570 - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of the Gene
3 hours
Mechanisms and regulation of genetic expression, chromosome replication, mutagenesis and DNA repair, and gene cloning in prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems.
Prerequisite(s): At least one of the following: BIOL 3451 /BIOL 3452 , BIOL 3510 /BIOL 3520 or BIOC 4540 .
Same as BIOC 4570 .
May not be used to satisfy minor requirements in chemistry.
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BIOL 4580 - Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Laboratory
2 hours (0;5)
Experiments in recombinant DNA techniques, gene regulation and other areas of molecular biology.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 4570 (may be taken concurrently) or BIOL 3770 (may be taken concurrently), or consent of department.
Same as BIOC 4580 .
May not be repeated at the graduate level as BIOL or BIOC 5580.
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BIOL 4590 - Forensic Molecular Biology Laboratory
3 hours (2;6)
Experiments in evidence processing and forensic DNA analysis. Lectures and exercises include DNA extraction techniques, DNA quantification, PCR amplification of polymorphic nuclear and mtDNA loci, and fragment analysis utilizing capillary electrophoresis.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 4570 or BIOC 4570 or equivalent.
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BIOL 4650 - Environmental Science Field Course
6 hours (3;8)
Advanced field course primarily emphasizing the biological, ecological, natural history and philosophical attributes of various habitats or ecoregions. Topics and field experience may vary from desert river systems to alpine limnology to coastal estuaries.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and consent of department.
May be repeated as topics vary. The same topic may not be repeated at the graduate level as BIOL 5650 or BIOL 5670.
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BIOL 4700 - Research Methods for Secondary Science Instruction
3 hours (2;4)
Techniques used to solve and address scientific inquiry. Design of experiments. Use of statistics to interpret experimental results and measure sampling errors. Ethical treatment of human subjects. Laboratory safety. Mathematical modeling of scientific phenomena. Oral and written presentation of scientific work.
Prerequisite(s): 18 hours of biology, completion of freshman and sophomore science courses required for certification and consent of department. EDSE 3500 and EDSE 4000 are highly recommended.
Students seeking secondary certification in mathematics or computer science who have completed the other science requirements of their majors also may enroll. Does not count as an elective toward a major or minor in biology, except for students seeking teacher certification.
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BIOL 4760 - Neurobiology Laboratory
1 hour (0;3)
Vertebrate neuroanatomy and experimental neurobiology using electrophysiological and behavioral methods.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 4751 (may be taken concurrently).
May not be repeated at the graduate level as BIOL 5760.
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BIOL 4805 - Biological Sciences Capstone Seminar
3 hours
Students read, present, and discuss scientific papers related to a weekly topic in the biological sciences. Students will also attend a weekly seminar on the same topic given by invited speakers who are prominent local, regional or national researchers.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and biological sciences major status; or consent of department.
May not use both BIOL 4800 and BIOL 4805 toward the BS in Biology. May be used only toward capstone requirement or advanced electives in the BA with a major in biology.
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BIOL 4810 - Biocomputing
3 hours
Introduction to computational problems inspired by the life sciences and overview of available tools. Methods to compute sequence alignments, regulatory motifs, phylogenetic trees and restriction maps.
Prerequisite(s): CSCE 3850 or consent of department.
Same as MATH 4810 and CSCE 4810 .
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BIOL 4850 - Biology Laboratory Instruction
3 hours (1;4)
Introduces undergraduate students to laboratory instruction. Select students participate in laboratory instruction under the supervision of a faculty member and graduate teaching assistant. Successful completion of the course gives the student valuable teaching experience. Students are required to attend the weekly lab meetings and assist in the instruction of two lab sections per week and to lead instruction of one laboratory class during the semester.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the laboratory and companion lecture course to be taught with a grade of A or B, completion of the biology/biochemistry premajor, consent of laboratory coordinator in charge of the specific laboratory course, and minimum UNT and overall GPA of 2.5.
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BIOL 4900 - Special Problems
1–3 hours
Individual readings and laboratory research projects in biological sciences.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of supervisory faculty member, proposal filed in department advising office prior to registration and junior or senior standing.
Three hours may be applied to advanced biology electives for the BS degree, but not the BA degree in biology.
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BIOL 4910 - Special Problems
1–3 hours
Individual readings and laboratory research projects in biological sciences.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of supervisory faculty member, proposal filed in department advising office prior to registration and junior or senior standing.
Three hours may be applied to advanced biology electives for the BS degree, but not the BA degree in biology.
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BIOL 4930 - Special Problems
1–3 hours
Individual study.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing and approval of supervising faculty member and/or consent of department.
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BIOL 4940 - Honors Research in Biology
3 hours
Advanced original independent research supervised by a faculty member in the biological sciences.
Prerequisite(s): 3.25 GPA or better in the sciences, at least 20 hours of biology and 16 hours of chemistry, junior or senior standing and departmental approval.
For students interested in pursuing careers in research or medicine. May not be applied to the biology requirements for the BA degree in biology.
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BIOL 4950 - Honors Thesis in Biology
3 hours
Continuation of BIOL 4940 involving advanced original independent research culminating in a written report supervised by a faculty member in the biological sciences. The results are written in standard thesis format and presented orally.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 4940 and consent of department.
For students interested in pursuing careers in research or medicine. May be used only toward capstone requirement or advanced electives in the BA with a major in biology.
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BIOL 4951 - Honors College Capstone Thesis
3 hours
Major research project prepared by the student under the supervision of a faculty member and presented in standard thesis format. An oral defense is required of each student for successful completion of the thesis.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least 6 hours in honors courses; completion of at least 12 hours in the major department in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the department chair and the dean of the school or college in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the dean of the Honors College.
May be substituted for HNRS 4000 . Course may be taken only once for Honors College credit.
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BMEN 1300 - Discover Biomedical Engineering
3 hours (2;3)
Exploratory course in biomedical engineering (BMEN) which shapes the BMEN student’s first year experience. Topics include experiences of practicing engineers; engineering ethics, professional conduct and values; and an introduction to the best practices in BMEN industry and research. The project is a major, team-based, competitive engineering design-and-build effort. The laboratory exercises and project teach students to think critically and creatively by applying a range of analysis techniques borrowed from many engineering and science disciplines.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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BMEN 2210 - Biomedical Circuits and Data Acquisition Best Practices
2 hours
Data acquisition and quantitative analysis of biomedical and physiological signals using LabVIEW; A/D conversion; basic transforms; power supply consideration for biomedical systems; filtering of biomedical signals; electrical circuits and analog representations of physiological systems.
Prerequisite(s): BMEN 1300 or consent of department.
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BMEN 2320 - Biomedical Instrumentation I
4 hours (3;3)
Introduction to biomedical instrumentation design; design, building and testing of bioinstrumentation circuits including power supplies, analog signal amplifiers and analog filter circuits.
Prerequisite(s): BMEN 1300 ; ENGR 2405 or EENG 2610 .
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BMEN 2900 - Special Problems in Biomedical Engineering
1–3 hours
Individual instruction in theoretical, experimental or research problems. For elective credit only, may not be substituted for BMEN courses.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
May be repeated for credit as topics vary for a maximum of 6 hours.
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BMEN 2910 - Special Problems in Biomedical Engineering
1–3 hours
Individual instruction in theoretical, experimental or research problems. For elective credit only, may not be substituted for BMEN courses.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
May be repeated for credit as topics vary for a maximum of 6 hours.
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BMEN 3310 - Engineering Measurements from Human Systems
3 hours (2;3)
Introduction to an understanding of mammalian physiology and the engineering aspects of different physiological systems. Focuses on a number of organ systems that may include cardiovascular, respiratory and renal. Introduction to the basic concepts of human anatomy. The gross anatomical features of the body systems are presented together with the relevant developmental, histological, functional and clinical facts.
Prerequisite(s): BMEN 1300 .
May not be applied to biology majors.
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BMEN 3311 - Biomedical Signal Analysis
3 hours
Design and application of analog and digital signal analysis in biomedical engineering; characteristics of biomedical signals; design considerations for analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog circuitry; biomedical signal transformation methods; analog and digital filter design for biomedical signals.
Prerequisite(s): BMEN 2320 .
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BMEN 3312 - Introduction to Biomechanics
3 hours
Introduction into the mechanics of deformable media in biomechanics, including biomaterials and biological tissues with an emphasis in mechano-biology within the context of 1) kinematics, 2) the concept of stress, 3) equilibrium, 4) constitutive relations and 5) boundary conditions.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 1710 , BMEN 2320 .
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BMEN 3321 - Biomaterials
3 hours
Introduction to the properties of natural and man-made materials commonly encountered in biomedicine and biomedical engineering; the basics of material structures, including crystalline and chemical structure, and microstructure; and characteristics of the materials are developed from the microscopic origins.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): BMEN 3312 .
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BMEN 4212 - Senior Design I
1 hour
Team biomedical engineering design project involving development of problem statement, alternative approaches for solution, product portfolio, specific system analysis and design.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
Corequisite(s): BMEN 4310 .
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BMEN 4222 - Senior Design II
3 hours (2;3)
Continuation of BMEN 4212 . Team biomedical engineering design project involving development of alternative approaches for solution, implementation of design techniques and error analysis.
Prerequisite(s): BMEN 4212 .
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BMEN 4310 - Biomedical Modeling
3 hours (2;3)
Introduction to equations and numerical analysis techniques important to the description of living systems and medical devices; solution alternatives and limitations; compartmental modeling; use of finite element modeling; mathematical models of physiological control systems and devices; the behavior or physiological control systems using both time and frequency domain methods.
Prerequisite(s): BMEN 3321 and senior standing.
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BMEN 4311 - Biomedical Instrumentation II
3 hours
Design of medical systems using graphics programming language of LabVIEW including the designing and programming of three virtual systems as follows: cardiac monitor, electromyogram system for biomechanics, and sleep stage analyses from electroencephalograms.
Prerequisite(s): BMEN 3311 , BMEN 3312 and senior standing.
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BMEN 4321 - Biophotonics
3 hours
Fundamentals of biomedical optics; basic engineering principles used in optical therapeutics, optical diagnostics and optical biosensing.
Prerequisite(s): BMEN 3311 , BMEN 3312 and senior standing.
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BMEN 4900 - Special Problems in Biomedical Engineering
1–3 hours
Individual instruction in theoretical, experimental or research problems. For technical elective credit only.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
May be repeated for credit as topics vary for a maximum of 6 hours, but a maximum of 3 credit hours apply to major from BMEN 4900 or BMEN 4910 .
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BMEN 4910 - Special Problems in Biomedical Engineering
1–3 hours
Individual instruction in theoretical, experimental or research problems. For technical elective credit only.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
May be repeated for credit as topics vary for a maximum of 6 hours, but a maximum of 3 credit hours apply to major from BMEN 4900 or BMEN 4910.
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BUSI 1200 - Careers and Professional Development Strategies for Business
1 hour
Introduces students to the process of business career exploration through integrating knowledge of self with knowledge of business career opportunities. Explores career opportunities within the disciplines of business (professional field choices) through a variety of sources. Introduces students to professional development activities and academic strategies/planning techniques that can work to enhance their business education and assist in timely completion of a business degree.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Pass/no pass only.
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BUSI 1340 - Managing the Business Enterprise
3 hours
Study of managing the business enterprise with an emphasis on leadership with integrity. Overview of managing business organizations and what is needed to succeed in local, domestic, and global markets.
Prerequisite(s): Freshman or sophomore standing. Cannot be used to meet business foundation, business professional field, or business supporting field requirements.
Core Category: Component Area Option
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BUSI 2900 - Special Problems
1–3 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
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BUSI 3400 - Readings in Business
1–3 hours
Reading books influencing American business philosophy; reading for pleasure; study of current problems reported in business periodicals.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Credit varies depending upon amount and types of reading.
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BUSI 4660 - International Business Operations
3 hours
Foreign operations of American firms and impact of foreign competition on the domestic market; organization for foreign production, marketing and finance; foreign markets, resources, institutions and managerial problems arising out of governmental relations.
Prerequisite(s): MKTG 3650 , FINA 3770 and senior standing.
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BUSI 4700 - Topics in International Business Practices and Policies
3 hours
Topics include analysis of issues in accounting, marketing, management, finance, the legal environment, or information systems between international companies and U.S. companies. Students are introduced to the business practices and the role culture plays in transacting business internationally. Taught internationally, focusing on a specific country or region.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2010 and ACCT 2020 ; MGMT 3330 or MKTG 3010 or BCIS 3615 .
May be repeated for credit as topics vary, for up to 9 hours of credit.
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BUSI 4900 - Special Problems
1–3 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
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BUSI 4940 - Business Policy
3 hours
Enterprise management integrating the functional areas of business administration into a realistic approach to business problems; applying principles to complex problems at the executive level.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of all other business foundation courses with a grade of C or better and senior standing.
To be taken during the last term/semester of course work.
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BUSI 4951 - Honors College Capstone Thesis
3 hours
Major research project prepared by the student under the supervision of a faculty member and presented in standard thesis format. An oral defense is required of each student for successful completion of the thesis.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least 6 hours in honors courses; completion of at least 12 hours in the major department in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the department chair and the dean of the school or college in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the dean of the Honors College.
May be substituted for HNRS 4000 . Course may be taken only once for Honors College credit.
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BCIS 2610 - Introduction to Computers in Business (BCIS 1305 or BCIS 1405)
3 hours
Study of the introductory concepts of computing in business; basic computer components, computer history and programming.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1100 or higher (MATH 1180 preferred).
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BCIS 2996 - Honors College Mentored Research Experience
3 hours
Research experience conducted by an honors student with at least junior standing under the supervision of a faculty member.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Honors College; freshman or sophomore class status; consent of Honors College dean.
May be taken only once for Honors College credit.
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BCIS 3610 - Basic Information Systems
3 hours
Theory, capabilities, applications, benefits, liabilities and economics of business computer information systems. Using the computer to solve business problems. Management information systems and computer-based decision support emphasized. Use of standard support application packages.
Prerequisite(s): BCIS 2610 or equivalent.
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BCIS 3615 - Visual Display of Business Information
3 hours
Explores the use of visual display techniques and tools in the creation of electronic business documents and presentations. Stresses development of good written and oral presentation skills, as well as familiarity with a wide range of multimedia tools.
Prerequisite(s): BCIS 2610 or equivalent.
Core Category: Component Area Option
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BCIS 3620 - Mainframe Concepts
3 hours
Introduction to COBOL programming in the business environment. Emphasis on the fundamentals of structured program design, development, testing, implementation and documentation of common business-oriented applications using COBOL. Coverage of language syntax, data and file structures editing, report generation, data validation, basic file processing and an introduction to batch and interactive JCL.
Prerequisite(s): BCIS 2610 or equivalent; a grade of C or better in each previously taken BCIS course, or consent of department; 2.7 UNT GPA (2.7 transfer GPA if no courses taken at UNT).
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BCIS 3630 - Object-Oriented Programming for Business
3 hours
Introduction of abstract data types, inheritance, object identity, polymorphism as they relate to building business objects and business classes; use of Java programming language depicting the object orientation concepts; use of class libraries and Java packages for business object construction.
Prerequisite(s): BCIS 2610 or equivalent; 2.7 UNT GPA (2.7 transfer GPA if no courses taken at UNT); a grade of C or better in each previously taken BCIS course; or consent of department.
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BCIS 3680 - Enterprise-Oriented Programming
3 hours
Concepts of enterprise-level Java development such as graphical interfaces, JavaBeans, database services, and distributed systems as they relate to building object-oriented applications at the enterprise-level.
Prerequisite(s): BCIS 3630 . 2.7 UNT GPA (2.7 transfer GPA if no courses taken at UNT); a grade of C or better in each previously taken BCIS course, or consent of department.
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BCIS 3690 - Advanced Mainframe Concepts
3 hours
Concepts of advanced COBOL programming: computer utilization, business applications, data structures, information systems research potential and software design on interactive systems. Topics include structured designs, software development tools, advance file processing, utilities, OS and interactive JCL, report writer, debugging, sorting and other advanced COBOL language features.
Prerequisite(s): BCIS 3620 . 2.7 UNT GPA (2.7 transfer GPA if no courses taken at UNT); a grade of C or better in each previously taken BCIS course, or consent of department.
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BCIS 3996 - Honors College Mentored Research Experience
3 hours
Research experience conducted by an honors student with at least junior standing under the supervision of a faculty member.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Honors College; at least junior class status; consent of Honors College dean.
May only be taken once for Honors College credit.
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BCIS 4610 - Analysis of Business Information Systems
3 hours
An integrated perspective of the problems in today’s information systems environment, concentration on contemporary design methodologies and considerations unique to users of computers and information systems. Topics include current systems analysis, modular design, development and implementation, documentation, project planning and task definition, and other systems analysis topics.
Prerequisite(s): BCIS 3610 or equivalent; 2.7 UNT GPA (2.7 transfer GPA if no courses taken at UNT); a grade of C or better in each previously taken BCIS course, or consent of department.
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BCIS 4620 - Introduction to Database Applications
3 hours
Analysis of file organization techniques and data structures. Consideration of the management of data as a resource. Design of data models and databases in business organizations. Use of database management systems and user-oriented data languages.
Prerequisite(s): BCIS 3610 , BCIS 3630 . 2.7 UNT GPA (2.7 transfer GPA if no courses taken at UNT); a grade of C or better in each previously taken BCIS course, or consent of department.
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BCIS 4630 - Fundamentals of Information Technology Security
3 hours
Introduction to the security systems development life cycle and its effects on application development, software engineering, traditional systems analysis and networking. Examines the various components of information privacy and security.
Prerequisite(s): BCIS 3630 . 2.7 UNT GPA (2.7 transfer GPA if no courses taken at UNT); a grade of C or better in each previously taken BCIS course, or consent of department.
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BCIS 4640 - Administrative Problems in Information Systems
3 hours
Advanced analysis of business information systems. An integrated investigation of business computer information systems programming and systems development concepts. Use of project management methodologies, concentration on tools and techniques, formal presentations and group dynamics.
Prerequisite(s): BCIS 4610 . 2.7 UNT GPA (2.7 transfer GPA if no courses taken at UNT); a grade of C or better in each previously taken BCIS course, or consent of department.
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BCIS 4650 - Visual Programming for Business Applications
3 hours
Business application design and development from the perspective of visual programming technologies. Emphasis on performance characteristics and user interface design considerations.
Prerequisite(s): BCIS 3630 . 2.7 UNT GPA (2.7 transfer GPA if no courses taken at UNT); a grade of C or better in each previously taken BCIS course, or consent of department.
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BCIS 4660 - Introduction to Data Warehousing
3 hours
Investigates model-based approaches to the design of data warehouses. Examines their critical role in decision systems for business and industry.
Prerequisite(s): BCIS 3610 ; DSCI 3710 or DSCI 3870 ; 2.7 UNT GPA (2.7 transfer GPA if no courses taken at UNT); a grade of C or better in each previously taken BCIS course, or consent of department.
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BCIS 4670 - Continuing Seminar in Computer-Based Information Systems
3 hours
Seminar on current topics in business computer information systems. Examines state-of-the-art issues associated with the design, development, implementation, control and management of business computer information systems.
Prerequisite(s): BCIS 3630 . 2.7 UNT GPA (2.7 transfer GPA if no courses taken at UNT); a grade of C or better in each previously taken BCIS course, or consent of department.
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BCIS 4680 - Business Data Communications and Networking
3 hours
Development of an understanding of 21st-century data communications and networking technologies; solid conceptual and practical understanding of how current network technologies operate and their relationships with the business enterprise; background for analysis, design, selection and evaluation of hardware, software and support required for a data communications and networking environment.
Prerequisite(s): BCIS 3630 . 2.7 UNT GPA (2.7 transfer GPA if no courses taken at UNT); a grade of C or better in each previously taken BCIS course, or consent of department.
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BCIS 4690 - Information Technology Management
3 hours
Overview of the management of an organization’s information assets. Emphasizes techniques and issues specific to information systems department management; the development, implementation and operation of computer-based information systems; as well as personnel, career management, assessment, legal, ethical, global and societal issues.
Prerequisite(s): BCIS 4610 . 2.7 UNT GPA (2.7 transfer GPA if no courses taken at UNT); a grade of C or better in each previously taken BCIS course, or consent of department; completion of all other business foundation courses with a grade of C or better and senior standing.
BCIS degree majors must take this course within 12 hours of graduation.
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BCIS 4700 - Problem Solving and Decision Making Process
3 hours
Study of the process of decision making, and the information requirements of decisions; decision support system tool selection and DSS applications development.
Prerequisite(s): BCIS 3610 . 2.7 UNT GPA (2.7 transfer GPA if no courses taken at UNT); a grade of C or better in each previously taken BCIS course, or consent of department.
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BCIS 4710 - Object-Oriented Methodologies
3 hours
Examines the object-oriented paradigm and the analysis and design of information systems using object-oriented approaches.
Prerequisite(s): BCIS 3630 . 2.7 UNT GPA (2.7 transfer GPA if no courses taken at UNT); a grade of C or better in each previously taken BCIS course, or consent of department.
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BCIS 4720 - Web-Based Information Technologies
3 hours
Provides tools, skills, and an understanding of technology, business concepts and issues that surround the use of web-based information systems. In addition to acquiring basic skills for development of web-based information systems, the student develops an understanding of the current practices and opportunities in electronic publishing, electronic commerce, electronic distribution and electronic collaboration. The student explores several problem areas in electronic commerce such as security (authentication, privacy), encryption, safeguarding of intellectual property rights, acceptable use policies, and legal liabilities.
Prerequisite(s): BCIS 3630 . 2.7 UNT GPA (2.7 transfer GPA if no courses taken at UNT); a grade of C or better in each previously taken BCIS course, or consent of department.
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BCIS 4730 - International Issues of Information Technology
3 hours
Addresses contemporary information systems topics with emphasis on the organizational, economic and technological impacts of information systems in a global business environment. Designed to be both interesting and informative for all business students who want to better understand important international IT management issues and their impact on business.
Prerequisite(s): BCIS 3610 or equivalent.
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BCIS 4740 - Administration and Policy in Information Security
3 hours
Investigates the major concepts and techniques used in client-server systems architecture and information security, beginning with a strategic planning process for security. Subjects include security practices, security architecture and models, continuity planning and disaster recovery planning.
Prerequisite(s): BCIS 3610 . 2.7 UNT GPA (2.7 transfer GPA if no courses taken at UNT); a grade of C or better in each previously taken BCIS course, or consent of department.
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BCIS 4800 - Cooperative Education
1–3 hours
Supervised work in a job related to the student’s career.
Prerequisite(s): BCIS 3620 or BCIS 3630 ; 2.7 UNT GPA (2.7 transfer GPA if no courses taken at UNT); student must meet the employer’s requirements, and have consent of the department chair or BCIS undergraduate coordinator.
Pass/no pass only. A maximum of 3 hours may be applied to elective work in the professional field with departmental approval.
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BCIS 4900 - Special Problems
1–3 hours
Prerequisite(s): ECON 1100 , ECON 1110 , MATH 1100 . BCIS 2610 or equivalent; ACCT 2010 and ACCT 2020 with a grade of C or better; MATH 1190 or equivalent; 2.7 UNT GPA (2.7 transfer GPA if no courses taken at UNT); a grade of C or better in each previously taken BCIS course or consent of department.
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BCIS 4951 - Honors College Capstone Thesis
3 hours
Major research project prepared by the student under the supervision of a faculty member and presented in standard thesis format. An oral defense is required of each student for successful completion of the thesis.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least 6 hours in honors courses; completion of at least 12 hours in the major department in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the department chair and the dean of the school or college in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the dean of the Honors College.
May be substituted for HNRS 4000 . Course may be taken only once for Honors College credit.
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BLAW 2000 - Personal Law
3 hours
Consumer-oriented study of the principles of personal law. Student participation required in resolving problems associated with the family, home and vehicle ownership, crimes, negligence, employment, death (including wills and estates), taxation and an individual’s rights as a consumer. Recommended for all students, regardless of major field of interest.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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BLAW 2996 - Honors College Mentored Research Experience
3 hours
Research experience conducted by a freshman or sophomore honors student under the supervision of a faculty member.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Honors College; freshman or sophomore class status; consent of the Honors College dean.
May only be taken once for Honors College credit.
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BLAW 3430 - Legal and Ethical Environment of Business
3 hours
Historical, economic, political and ethical bases of contracts and sales, including the Uniform Commercial Code, and the impact of regulatory agencies on business enterprise.
Prerequisite(s): PSCI 1040 and PSCI 1050 , or equivalent.
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BLAW 3996 - Honors College Mentored Research Experience
3 hours
Research experience conducted by an honors student with at least junior standing under the supervision of a faculty member.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Honors College; at least junior class status; consent of Honors College dean.
May only be taken once for Honors College credit.
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BLAW 4430 - Legal Organizations and Financial Transactions
3 hours
Legal aspects of agency, partnerships, corporations, commercial paper, secured transactions and bankruptcy.
Prerequisite(s): BLAW 3430 .
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BLAW 4450 - Corporation Law
3 hours
A course developing the law concerning the powers, duties and responsibilities of corporate managers to their organizations, to investors, to creditors, to the state, and to the general public under state corporation codes and state and federal securities legislation.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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BLAW 4480 - International Business Law
3 hours
Examination of selected aspects of the international legal environment affecting transnational commerce. Consideration of relevant U.S. constitutional, treaty and statutory provisions; international conventions and agreements; sovereign immunity and act of state doctrines, nationalization and expropriation.
Prerequisite(s): BLAW 3430 .
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BLAW 4500 - Estate Planning
3 hours
Planning process and selected techniques for efficient disposition and administration of property interests; various tools, including wills, trusts, life insurance settlement options and powers of appointment; pertinent income, estate and gift tax provisions.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Same as RMIN 4500 .
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BLAW 4600 - Current Topics in Business Law
3 hours
Designed to provide information on the legal environment of specified functional areas as required by developing trends and/or changes in the law.
Prerequisite(s): None.
May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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BLAW 4770 - Real Estate Law and Contracts
3 hours
Study of the legal principles governing real estate transactions with an emphasis on promulgated contracts. Topics include contract law, estates in land, types of ownership, deeds, mortgages, title insurance, agency and homestead.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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BLAW 4790 - Property Management Law
3 hours
Study of the local, state and federal laws, regulations and cases that impact the professional management of real property. Particular emphasis is given to the legal and ethical issues relative to residential property management. The landlord/tenant relationship is analyzed as well as issues concerning employees, tort liability, risk management, various types of government regulation, fair housing and eviction. Texas Apartment Association lease contracts and other forms are reviewed.
Prerequisite(s): BLAW 3430 .
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BLAW 4900 - Special Problems
1–3 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
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BLAW 4951 - Honors College Capstone Thesis
3 hours
Major research project prepared by the student under the supervision of a faculty member and presented in standard thesis format. An oral defense is required of each student for successful completion of the thesis.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least 6 hours in honors courses; completion of at least 12 hours in the major department in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the department chair and the dean of the school or college in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the dean of the Honors College.
May be substituted for HNRS 4000 . Course may be taken only once for Honors College credit.
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MUCM 3510 - String Chamber Music
1 hour (0;2)
Prerequisite(s): None.
May be repeated for credit.
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MUCM 3520 - Woodwind Chamber Music
1 hour (0;2)
Prerequisite(s): None.
May be repeated for credit.
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MUCM 3530 - Brass Chamber Music
1 hour (0;2)
Prerequisite(s): None.
May be repeated for credit.
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MUCM 3540 - Percussion Chamber Music
1 hour (0;2)
Prerequisite(s): None.
May be repeated for credit.
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MUCM 3550 - Jazz Chamber Music
1 hour (0;2)
Prerequisite(s): None.
May be repeated for credit.
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MUCM 3617 - Percussion Ensemble
1 hour (0;2)
Prerequisite(s): None.
May be repeated for credit.
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MUCM 3621 - Guitar Ensemble
1 hour (0;2)
Prerequisite(s): None.
May be repeated for credit.
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MUCM 3630 - Harp Ensemble
1 hour (0;4)
Prerequisite(s): None.
May be repeated for credit.
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CHEM 1360 - Context of Chemistry
3 hours (3;2)
Fundamentals of chemistry for students who are not science majors. Applications of chemistry to its role in the world. Topics include historical and philosophical development of modern chemistry, the environment, energy, industrial and economic development, modern materials, popular perspectives of chemistry. Includes laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): None.
May not be counted toward a major or minor in chemistry.
Core Category: Life and Physical Sciences
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CHEM 1400 - Discover Chemistry
3 hours
An introduction to topics in chemistry. Explores different applications of chemistry and areas of research.
Prerequisite(s): Recommended for students interested in the chemistry major.
Core Category: Component Area Option
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CHEM 1410 - General Chemistry for Science Majors (CHEM 1311)
3 hours (3;0;1*)
Fundamental concepts, states of matter, periodic table, structure and bonding, stoichiometry, oxidation and reduction, solutions, and compounds of representative elements.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1100 or equivalent.
Corequisite(s): CHEM 1430 .
*This hour is a problem-solving session.
Core Category: Life and Physical Sciences
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