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BIOL 433 - Introduction to Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology Credits: 3
An introduction to the ecological and management principles associated with the fields of fisheries, wildlife, and conservation biology. Topics include population ecology and assessment, resource management, and environmental legislation.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 201.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
None
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BIOL 450 - Modern Genetics Credits: 4
An introduction to the principles and mechanisms of inheritance at both the organismic and molecular levels. Provides an integrated approach to transmission genetics and the fundamentals of molecular biology. Topics covered include Mendelian inheritance, DNA and chromosome structure, gene expression, mutation, recombinant DNA, quantitative inheritance, population, and evolutionary genetics.
Note
Three hours lecture and one hour recitation/studio.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 198, CHM 230, MATH 100.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Natural and Physical Sciences
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BIOL 455 - General Microbiology Credits: 4
Microorganisms; their handling, morphology, growth, and importance.
Note
Two hours lecture and four hours lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 198 and one course in chemistry.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Natural and Physical Sciences
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BIOL 495 - Topics in Biology Credits: 1-6
Supervised independent study project and/or special course offering in an area of faculty expertise.
Note
May be repeated.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
None
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BIOL 496 - Honors Tutorial in Biology Credits: 1-3
Individual directed research and study of a topic in biology, normally as a prerequisite to writing a senior honor thesis.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing, membership in the honors program of the College of Arts and Sciences, and permission of instructor.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
None
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BIOL 497 - Honors Project Credits: 3
Open only to Arts & Sciences students who are active members of the University Honors Program.
Note
May be repeated.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
None
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BIOL 500 - Plant Physiology Credits: 3
Detailed consideration of physiological processes of higher plants.
Note
Three hours lecture a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 198 and BIOCH 265 or another course in organic chemistry.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
None
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BIOL 501 - Plant Physiology Lab Credits: 1
Lab related to physiological processes of higher plants.
Note
Three hours of lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Concurrent or previous enrollment in BIOL 500.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
None
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BIOL 504 - Plant Ecology Credits: 3
Study of the diversity and distribution of vegetation, relationships of plants to their physical environment, plant-animal-microbe interactions, population structure and dynamics, and plant community structure diversity, and succession. Field exercises focusing on methods of grassland and forest vegetation sampling and analysis.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 198 and BIOL 201 or equivalent.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
Natural and Physical Sciences
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BIOL 510 - Developmental Biology Credits: 3
Introduction to the stages and mechanisms of embryonic animal development. Integrated approach that includes classic experimental embryology and the genetic and molecular regulation of invertebrate and vertebrate animal development.
Note
Three hours lecture per week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 450.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
None
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BIOL 511 - Developmental Biology Laboratory Credits: 1
Note
One three-hour lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 510 or concurrent enrollment.
Typically Offered
Offered upon sufficient demand.
K-State 8
None
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BIOL 513 - Physiological Adaptations of Animals Credits: 4
Integration of physiological mechanisms as the basis for adaptive responses of animals to different environments.
Note
Three hours lecture and three hours lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 201; and a course in organic chemistry or biochemistry.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
None
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BIOL 515 - Behavioral Ecology Credits: 3
Study of the social, environmental, genetic, and evolutionary processes that affect animal behavior. Topics include: evolution of social organization, spacing and group behavior, mating systems and parental care, sexual selection, communication, aggression, habitat selection, and foraging. Research project required.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 201.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
None
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BIOL 520 - Evolution Credits: 3
A study of the theory of evolution including its historical and social implications.
Note
Three hours lecture a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 450 or a course in genetics.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
None
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BIOL 529 - Ecology Credits: 3
Interdisciplinary examination of organisms and their interaction with the environment, ecosystem structure and function, population ecology and demography, community structure and dynamics, and basic ecological principles and their relevance to contemporary environmental issues.
Note
Three hours lecture per week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 198 and CHM 210.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Natural and Physical Sciences
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BIOL 530 - Pathogenic Microbiology Credits: 3
Etiology and descriptions of major infectious diseases of humans within the perspective of host defenses.
Note
Two hours lecture and one hour laboratory-demonstration a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 455.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
None
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BIOL 541 - Cell Biology Credits: 3
Structure and function of cells and subcellular components. A molecular understanding of membranes and cellular physiology will be emphasized.
Note
Three hours lecture.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 450 and CHM 350.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
None
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BIOL 542 - Ichthyology Credits: 3
Systematics, morphology, physiology, distribution, and natural history of fishes.
Note
Two hours lecture and three hours lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 201.
Typically Offered
Fall, odd years
K-State 8
None
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BIOL 543 - Ornithology Credits: 3
Classification, morphology, physiology, distribution, and natural history of birds.
Note
Two hours lecture and three hours lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 201.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
None
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BIOL 544 - Mammalogy Credits: 3
Characteristics, evolution, life histories, and ecology of mammals, especially North American game species.
Note
Two hours lecture and three hours lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 201.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
None
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BIOL 545 - Human Parasitology Credits: 3
Protozoan and helminth parasites of humans with lesser emphasis on ectoparasitic arthropods. Emphasis on life cycles, control, and laboratory diagnosis.
Note
Three hours lecture a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 198.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
None
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BIOL 546 - Human Parasitology Laboratory Credits: 1
Examination of prepared materials and identification of internal parasites of man.
Note
Two hours lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in BIOL 545.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
None
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BIOL 551 - Taxonomy of Flowering Plants Credits: 4
Morphology, taxonomy, and biogeography of the vascular plants.
Note
Two hours lecture and two three-hour labs a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 201.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
None
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BIOL 604 - Biology of the Fungi Credits: 3
An introduction to fungal structure, function, physiology, ecology, and genetics. Importance of fungi as disease organisms, as saprotrophs, and in industry. Techniques of isolation, cultivation, and as experimental organisms.
Note
Two hours lecture and two hours lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 198.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
None
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BIOL 609 - Cellular and Molecular Biology of Human Diseases Credits: 3
Fundamental basis of the major common non-infectious diseases and disorders affecting our society, with emphasis on the biochemical and molecular biological mechanisms by which the structures and functions of specific human tissues, organs and systems are altered.
Note
Three hours lecture per week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 450 and BIOCH 521.
Typically Offered
Spring, odd years
K-State 8
None
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BIOL 612 - Freshwater Ecology Credits: 4
Basic ecological principles of aquatic environments and environmental applications. Plants and animals of local streams, rivers, ponds, and reservoirs are used to demonstrate the interaction of biological processes with the chemical and physical features of natural aquatic environments.
Note
Three hours lecture, three hours lab a week; two optional weekend field trips.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 201 and CHM 110 or 210.
Typically Offered
Fall, even years
K-State 8
None
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BIOL 632 - Ecology Laboratory Credits: 1
Laboratory and field experiences with ecological problems.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 529 and STAT 340 or equivalent.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
None
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BIOL 640 - Population Biology Credits: 3
An introduction to the theories of quantitative population biology including dynamics, demography and genetics. Emphasis on spatio-temporal variation within and among populations and species.
Note
Three hours lecture a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 450 and 529 and STAT 340.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
None
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BIOL 642 - Principles of Conservation Biology Credits: 3
Biological diversity and the factors contributing to loss of biodiversity. Scientific principles of biological conservation emphasizing the application of ecological theory and population genetics to the conservation of threatened populations, species and ecosystems.
Note
Three hours lecture per week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 450 and 529.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
None
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BIOL 670 - Immunology Credits: 4
Chemical, genetic, and biological properties of the immune response, acquired immunity, and antibody production.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOCH 521 and BIOL 450 or ASI 500 with a C or better. BIOL 541 and senior standing are highly recommended.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
None
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BIOL 671 - Immunology Lab Credits: 2
Laboratory exercises in immunology.
Note
Three-hour lab a week plus one hour recitation.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 670 or concurrent enrollment.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
None
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BIOL 675 - Genetics of Microorganisms Credits: 3
The genetics of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms. Both the use of genetics in microbiological studies and the use of microbial systems to investigate basic genetic problems will be covered.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 450 and 455.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
None
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BIOL 676 - Molecular Genetics Laboratory Credits: 3
An advanced course in the techniques of molecular genetics and recombinant DNA technology, including molecular cloning, library screening, polymerase chain reaction, and RFLP and DNA sequence analysis. A number of projects will be completed during the semester.
Note
One-hour lecture and two three-hour labs.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 675 or concurrent enrollment.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
None
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BIOL 682 - Fish Ecology Credits: 3
The interaction between fish and their environment. Exploring fundamental ecological processes in aquatic systems at individual, population, community and ecosystem scales.
Note
Two hours lecture and three hours lab per week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 529.
Typically Offered
Spring, even years
K-State 8
None
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BIOL 684 - Wildlife Management and Techniques Credits: 4
Concepts and techniques of wildlife ecology and management with emphasis on North American game species. Applied population dynamics as they relate to historical and recent developments in wildlife management, habitat improvement, and related material.
Note
Three hours lecture, one hour recitation, and three hours lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 433.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
None
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BIOL 687 - Microbial Ecology Credits: 3
The ecology of aquatic, terrestrial, animal and plant host-associated microorganisms in their natural environments.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 455 or BIOL 529.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
None
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BIOL 696 - Fisheries Management and Techniques Credits: 4
Historical and contemporary issues in the management and conservation of exploited fishes. Methods for managing fisheries resources in streams, lakes, and ponds including estimating abundances, quantifying age and growth, manipulating populations, modeling population dynamics, culturing fishes, and improving aquatic habitat.
Note
Three hours lecture and three hours lab per week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 201 and BIOL 433.
Typically Offered
Fall, even years
K-State 8
None
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BIOL 697 - Topics in Biology Credits: 1-6
Special course offering in an area of faculty expertise and/or supervised independent study project.
Note
May be repeated.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
None
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BIOL 698 - Problems in Biology Credits: 1-8
Undergraduate research project pursued under the direction of a faculty mentor. A minimum of 45 hours of research effort is expected over the semester for each credit hour the student is enrolled.
Note
May be repeated.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
None
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BIOL 699 - Undergraduate Seminar in Biology Credits: 1
Attendance at seminars or journal clubs with topics of a biological nature. A summary and personal reflection on each meeting is submitted for course credit.
Note
May be repeated.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
None
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BIOL 702 - Radiation Safety in the Research Laboratory Credits: 1
Principles of radioactive safety and isotope handling, licensing procedures, and laboratory techniques.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 198 or 455; and CHM 210 or PHYS 113.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
None
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BIOL 705 - Eukaryotic Genetics Credits: 3
An integrated exploration of transmission genetics and molecular genetics of eukaryotic organisms. The focus will be on genetic model organisms and their contributions to our understanding of mechanisms of genetic transmission and exchange, mutagenesis, gene expression, and regulation of cell division and development. Modern approaches to genomic analysis will be discussed.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 450 and BIOCH 521.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
None
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BIOL 707 - Advanced Cell Biology Credits: 3
Selected current topics in cell biology which reflect recent advances in the field. Major topics include membranes and transport, protein sorting, signal transduction, cell adhesion and motility, cell cycle, apoptosis, and specialized cell functions.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 541.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
None
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BIOL 730 - General Virology Credits: 3
Theoretical and experimental basis of virology, with emphasis on how viruses manipulate cells to insure their own survival, mechanisms of virus replication, principles of virus host interactions including how viruses cause disease, and selected medically relevant viruses.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Twelve hours of biological sciences, including BIOL 450 and 455; and BIOCH 521 or equivalent; consent of instructor.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
None
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BIOL 734 - Introduction to Genomics and Bioinformatics Credits: 4
A problem solving approach to understanding genomics and bioinformatics. Practical use of databases and web-based tools used to study biological problems. Introduction to the algorithms behind these tools.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 450 or CIS 575.
Typically Offered
Spring, in alternate years
Cross-listed
CIS 734
K-State 8
None
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BIOL 736 - Cancer Therapy Credits: 3
Current methods of cancer management with emphasis on the kinetic principles of chemotherapy and radiation therapy; diagnosis; surgical oncology; oncologic emergencies; adverse effects of cancer therapy; and the new therapies.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 450 and BIOCH 521.
Typically Offered
Spring, even years
K-State 8
None
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BME 001 - New Student Assembly Credits: 0
This course addresses the emphasis areas in the KSU biomedical engineering (BME) curriculum and facilitates the formation of a community consisting of BME students and faculty. Students learn about biomedical research pursued by KSU faculty and become aware of BME experiential learning programs, professional societies, and job/internship opportunities.
Note
The course meets every other week.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
None
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BME 200 - Introduction to Biomedical Engineering Credits: 3
Biomedical engineering addresses the application of engineering principles to challenges faced by the health care and life science communities. This course introduces students to the areas of study that comprise this broad field and provides students with guidance toward biomedical career opportunities. Topics of interest include the history of biomedical technology, medical devices, medical imaging, biomedical optics, biomechanics, biomaterials, tissue engineering, rehabilitation engineering, neural interfacing, prosthetics, assistive technology, telemedicine, home care, wearable devices, health care information technology, considerations for diverse populations, and medical ethics.
Note
Lecture.
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
Human Diversity within the U.S.
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BME 430 - Biomaterials Credits: 3
This course will provide an overview of interactions between materials and biological systems, techniques to assess biomaterial characteristics, and the role of biomaterial selection during the design of medical devices for select applications.
Note
Lecture.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 198, CHM 230.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
None
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BME 451 - Biomechanical Engineering Credits: 3
This course provides an introduction to the mechanics of biological tissues and systems at the macroscopic scale. It covers the structure and mechanics of biological tissue based on the principles of statics and dynamics, with an emphasis on bone, muscle, and connective tissue.
Note
Lecture.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 198, MATH 222, PHYS 213.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
None
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BME 490 - Undergraduate BME Design Experience I Credits: 1
The undergraduate design courses are intended to be taken during the fall and spring semesters of each BME student’s junior year. The first semester is designed for project selection and planning, and it includes a lecture component to cover important considerations such as human subject protections and electrical safety. The follow-on course, BME 491, will focus on the implementation of the design selected in BME 490.
Note
Lecture.
Requisites
Prerequisite: PHYS 214, BME 200 and Corequisite: BIOL 340 or KIN 360.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
None
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BME 491 - Undergraduate BME Design Experience II Credits: 2
The undergraduate design courses are intended to be taken during the fall and spring semesters of each BME student’s junior year. Students will participate in the guided design of a BME project selected in the previous semester. The course includes a lecture/meeting once per week, as well as a scheduled three-hour lab time for students to work on their design.
Note
Lab and Lecture.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BME 490 and (BIOL 340 or KIN 360).
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
None
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BME 575 - Clinical Systems Engineering Credits: 3
This course addresses the creation and use of biomedical “systems of systems” as applied in various health care delivery scenarios, including hospitals, home care settings, and environments that employ personalized wearable systems. The material focuses on technical areas typically associated with the field of “clinical engineering,” emphasizing the use of design standards that promote system interoperability and reconfiguration. Hardware/software interfacing and information management will be addressed from the sensor level to the level of the clinical enterprise. The course will also address human elements related to such systems (e.g., human factors, safety, medical ethics, training, etc.) as well as global technical, political, and sociological issues that may promote or hinder their use in different countries and cultures.
Note
Lecture.
Requisites
Prerequisite: ECE 540 or equivalent.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
Global Issues and Perspectives
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BME 590 - Senior Design Experience I Credits: 3
The two-semester BME senior design experience is a culminating design sequence intended for the last two semesters of each BME student’s degree program. BME 590-the first course in that sequence-integrates practice in verbal/written communication skills with the initiation of a collaborative design project to emulate a professional technical environment. The course addresses engineering ethics, design theory, project management, team dynamics, and socio-economic considerations related to design.
Note
Lecture.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BME 491, ECE 540, and ENGL 415
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
Global Issues and Perspectives
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BME 591 - Senior Design Experience II Credits: 2
The two-semester BME senior design experience is a culminating design sequence intended for the last two semesters of each BME student’s degree program. BME 591-the second course in that sequence-addresses the implementation and demonstration of the project design initiated in BME 590. The course includes oral presentations for design reviews and technical documentation, where the latter addresses project plans; design operations, analyses, architecture, and requirements; design descriptions; and a user manual.
Note
Two hours lecture per week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BME 590.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
None
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BME 674 - Medical Imaging Credits: 3
This course addresses various modalities of medical imaging as an extension of biomedical instrumentation. Methods for image data acquisition, processing, and display form the core for this course, which also addresses industry standards for image storage and transmission. Diagnostic applications for medical images are emphasized along with safety and ethics issues that relate to the acquisition and management of biomedical image data.
Note
Lecture.
Requisites
Prerequisite: ECE 512.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Natural and Physical Sciences
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BUS 110 - Introduction to Business Credits: 3
This course surveys the objectives, decisions, and activities within a business organization. Topics include a study of management responsibilities and controls, organizational structures, and marketing activities.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
Social Sciences
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BUS 251 - Financial Accounting Credits: 3
Study of business topics such as alternative forms of business organizations; typical business practices; legal instruments such as notes, bonds, and stocks; and financial statements and analysis. The main objective is to develop the ability to provide information to stockholders, creditors, and others who are outside an organization.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
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BUS 252 - Managerial Accounting Credits: 3
This course outlines the use of internal accounting data by managers in directing the affairs of business and non-business organizations.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BUS 251.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
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BUS 315 - Supervisory Management Credits: 3
An analysis of the responsibilities and work environment of a supervisor, with an examination of skills, practices, and concepts helpful in developing effective relations with people in today’s changing environment.
Note
The course includes an international emphasis using South Asia as a case study.
Requisites
Prerequisite: ENGL 100; and COMM 105 or COMM 106.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
Global Issues and Perspectives
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BUS 320 - Total Quality Management for Technology Credits: 3
This course addresses the commitment of management and the organization as a whole to the cultural changes necessary to implement quality improvements throughout the organization. Topics include quality organization and philosophy, quality audit and ISO 9000 series, integration of functional areas, team building, management principles, quality costs, and other associated interactive facets of Total Quality Management. The main concern is to provide the student with a working knowledge of conventional TQM tools.
Note
Three hours recitation a week.
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
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BUS 366 - Management with Information Technology Credits: 3
A comprehensive view of the role of information technology in satisfying organizations’ information requirements. Problems and techniques concerning the management of responsive information systems with special attention to managers’ use of systems outputs. Cases and hands-on exercises emphasizing the use of information systems in decision making, information gathering and organizing, use of modeling techniques, and presentation of information.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Experience with PC software.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
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BUS 390 - Foundations of Business Law Credits: 3
A study of law as it relates to business, including court procedures and systems, contracts, torts, agency and employment law, and business crimes.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Junior standing.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
Social Sciences
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BUS 400 - Marketing Techniques and Applications Credits: 3
A general study of marketing principles which lead to the development of marketing strategy. A review of environmental influences and key analytical tools used in formulating marketing plans. Product or service design, distribution, pricing, and promotional programs.
Requisites
Prerequisite: ECON 110 or ECON 120.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
Social Sciences
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BUS 410 - Managerial and Project Economics Credits: 3
Economic analysis of problems as applied to managerial decision making. Students consider the economic viability of solutions in engineering and a variety of other kinds of projects common in technology-oriented businesses.
Requisites
Prerequisite: MATH 100.
Typically Offered
Fall
Cross-listed
MET 410
K-State 8
Social Sciences
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BUS 420 - Management Perspectives Credits: 3
Provides an introduction to the four basic managerial functions of planning, organizing, leading and controlling and their application to today’s complex work environment. An emphasis is placed on the roles and responsibilities of managers that help them to successfully meet organizational objectives by effectively leading employees and optimizing processes.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
Social Sciences
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BUS 421 - Applied Operations Management Credits: 3
Description and analysis of problems related to the output of goods and services, operations planning and control, and systems management.
Requisites
Prerequisite: STAT 325.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
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BUS 450 - Integrated Finance Credits: 3
Study of the basic principles of finance, including discounted cash flow analysis, risk-return tradeoff, asset pricing models, and financial and real asset valuation. Applications of these concepts to the firm’s investment and financing decisions and performance analysis will be discussed.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BUS 251.
Corequisite: STAT 325 and ECON 110 or ECON 120.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
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BUS 520 - Integrated Technology Management Capstone Credits: 3
A capstone course which integrates the functional areas of business, including management, marketing, finance, accounting, operations and production. The course uses business strategy simulation and case studies to apply acquired knowledge across various areas of concentration for successful business management.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Senior Standing.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
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BUS 530 - Practices of Industrial and Labor Relations Credits: 3
Basic course in industrial and labor relations. Broad coverage of the institution of collective bargaining and its environment, the goals and operation of labor unions, the impact of unions on management, and labor relations law.
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Prerequisite: Junior standing.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
Social Sciences
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BUS 531 - Strategic Human Resource Management Credits: 3
This course provides an overview of the human resource systems and processes needed to achieve organizational effectiveness and strategic success. All key functional areas including human resource planning, staffing, performance management, employee development, and compensation are addressed.
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Prerequisite: BUS 420.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Human Diversity within the U.S.
Social Sciences
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BUS 542 - Personal Selling and Sales Management Credits: 3
Focuses on interpersonal communications between buyers and sellers, both oral and written. The mechanics and intricacies of personal sales presentations, which will be developed through practice.
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Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment: BUS 400.
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Spring
K-State 8
Social Sciences
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CC 210 - Fundamental Computer Programming Concepts Credits: 4
Basic concepts in developing computer programs: program structure and syntax, primitive data types, variables, control flow, iteration, simple algorithms, debugging, and good software development practices. Introduction to object-oriented programming.
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Prerequisite: CIS 111 or CIS 115.
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Fall, Spring, Summer
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CC 310 - Data Structures and Algorithms I Credits: 3
Exploration of data structures & related algorithms in computer programming. Basic concepts of complexity analysis. Object-oriented design concepts.
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Prerequisite: MATH 100.
Prerequisite or concurrent: CC 210.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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CC 315 - Data Structures and Algorithms II Credits: 3
Advanced data structures and related algorithms. Formal software development methods and software engineering fundamentals. Introduction to requirements analysis processes that provide the specification of algorithmic requirements.
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Prerequiste or concurrent: CC 310.
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Fall, Spring, Summer
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CC 410 - Advanced Programming Credits: 4
Advanced programming techniques and projects. Concepts from simulation and modeling, media applications, secure design, information management, parallelism, and networking. Software development methodologies, processes, and design patterns. Practical experience with professional communication and collaboration.
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Prerequisite or concurrent: CC 315.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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CDPLN 610 - Introduction to Native Community Development Credits: 3
This course is a base knowledge course for students currently working with native communities. Students taking this course will develop a basic understanding within the context of community development of the diversity of tribal structures and cultures and the unique history and jurisdictional considerations of these nations.
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Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
None
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CDPLN 611 - Building Native Communities and Economic Capacity Credits: 3
This course will focus on non-western approaches to helping native communities build their capacity. Students will learn to take a participatory, culture-centered, and strength-based approach to development.
Requisites
Prerequisite: CDPLN 610.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
None
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CDPLN 612 - Indian Country Agriculture and Natural Resources Credits: 3
An introduction to the historical and contemporary issues related to natural resource management on Native American lands. Study will include a variety of ecological settings across Native American lands, along with an analysis of tribal sovereignty as it relates to land tenure and water rights. Arguments concerning natural resource conservation, preservation and extraction will be explored.
Requisites
Prerequisite: CDPLN 610.
Typically Offered
Summer
K-State 8
None
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CDPLN 613 - Youth Development in Native Communities Credits: 1
Focus on contemporary issues impacting native youth including: Demographics (Criminal justice, early parenting, poverty, education, suicide and morbidity), identity formation (risky behavior and achievement opportunities), health care (diabetes, obesity, fetal alcohol), prevention activities (4H, BGC, horse clubs, running strong), and influx of youth leadership (youth-elder connections).
Requisites
Prerequisite: CDPLN 610.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
None
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CDPLN 614 - Wellness in Native Communities: Challenges and Opportunities Credits: 1
Healthcare issues challenging Native communities, and strategies and practices to address those challenges. Focus on the impact of the Indian Health System, other bureaucratic systems, and current consumer practices that impact healthcare for Native peoples and the ways tribes are working to create healthier communities and improve the lifestyle of Indian people.
Requisites
Prerequisite: CDPLN 610.
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Fall
K-State 8
None
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CDPLN 615 - Role of Tribal Colleges in Economic Development Credits: 1
Focus: the role of tribally-chartered colleges/universities in economic development within Native communities. Topics include the use of bonding/bridging social capital, the historical and contemporary case for tribally-chartered higher education, the economic impact of tribal colleges on their local economies, and opportunities/challenges of broad and diverse collaborative networks.
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Summer
K-State 8
None
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CDPLN 620 - Ecological Economics Credits: 3
Synthesis across the notion of “utility” as represented in environmental/natural resource economics, as well as the notion of “ecology” in ecological economics. Focus will be on the influence the community and ecosystem have on one another, and the potential for complementarity between the two.
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Fall
K-State 8
None
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CDPLN 621 - Sustainable Communities Credits: 3
The management of natural capital as linked to other community-based actions around resource allocation and the impacts on quality of life. The literature on community-based natural resource management will be examined and alternative ways of valuing natural capital will be assessed. Contrasting theories of the role of natural capital in communities.
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Fall
K-State 8
None
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CDPLN 622 - Impact Analysis Credits: 1
The basics of economics and fiscal impact analysis are explored, including the scenario construction, basics of input-output analysis, careful use of multipliers, estimations of local revenues and expenditures and discounting.
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Spring
K-State 8
None
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CDPLN 623 - Local Economic Analysis Credits: 1
This course teaches economic base theory, a theory of regional economics, multipliers and how local economics are affected by external events. Basic methods for the analysis of a local economy are covered, including trend analysis, location quotients, shift share analysis and retail trade analysis.
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Spring
K-State 8
None
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CDPLN 624 - Community Developer as Community Educator Credits: 3
A graduate level course on education strategies and tools for use in community development. This course will develop students’ identities as community educators and provide knowledge on appropriate methodologies for working with adults in community settings as well as develop their creativity and critical thinking skills. Students will engage in peer-to-peer teaching and critical analysis of community education activities.
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Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
None
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CDPLN 625 - Participatory Action Research Methods (PAR) Credits: 3
A graduate level course to develop participatory action research knowledge and skills through real-world applications. PAR is a method of collecting information by community members in collaboration with a researcher that respects, places community central to, and reflects the experiences and culture of the people most directly impacted by the issue under consideration.
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Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
None
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CDPLN 630 - Governance and the Community Development Process Credits: 3
Course focus is on the understanding of the various levels of government and the diversity of governmental forms across the states, reservations, and among nations. Students will compare roles of governments in international settings in relation to community development, and study strategies of evaluating policies that impact community development opportunities.
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Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
None
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CDPLN 631 - Leadership for Change Credits: 3
Course focus is on the role of leadership in community development and change, including situating leadership in the community development process, reviewing the effectiveness of different leadership styles, and relating leadership to community. Skills and processes that facilitate effective shared leadership, including facilitation, conflict resolution, use of participatory techniques, etc, are explained.
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Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
None
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CDPLN 632 - Nonprofit Management Credits: 3
Managing nonprofits including the role of nonprofit organizations in addressing various social problems. Focus: growth of the nonprofit sector and impact on the community as a source of citizen empowerment. Topics include individual giving/volunteering, board and executive leadership, government and nonprofit relationship, ethics and accountability, and issues and challenges in nonprofit management.
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Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
None
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CDPLN 633 - Grantwriting Credits: 3
The intricacies of grantsmanship provide the focus of this course. Topics covered will include identification of fund sources, procedures for proposal preparation, composition of grants, and the effects of organizational and personal linkages. Students will prepare a grant application based upon an RFP or to a continuous funding source.
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Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
None
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CDPLN 635 - Community Leadership and Capacity Building Credits: 3
Explorations of the various approaches to leadership and leadership development, evaluation of leadership projects and the relationship of leadership to community capacity building. Topics include defining leadership and applying it to the workplace, and understanding the potential link between leadership and community capacity, as well as identifying strategies for leadership development in communities.
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Spring
K-State 8
None
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CDPLN 640 - Immigrants in Communities Credits: 3
International migration has historically impacted rural and urban communities around the world. Taking a comparative approach, this course examines community-immigrant interactions and influences on community development and immigrant inclusion. Readings relate theories of immigrant and community change to case studies. Students will gather primary data to assess the capacity of communities to include new international immigrants.
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Spring
K-State 8
None
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CDPLN 650 - Community Economic Development for the 21st Century Credits: 3
Study of the basic theories, concepts, and skills necessary to be a part of a productive community economic development team. Focus is on the importance of organizational values, mission and vision, as well as six approaches to development. The course will cover the five community functions, development strategies, action planning, and organizing for action.
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Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
None
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CDPLN 651 - Economic Development Strategies and Programs Credits: 3
Course explores theories of local economic development and addresses the development issues faced by communities in the 21st century. Students will understand and apply concepts from economic development planning, economic analysis, business development, human resource development, community-based development, and high-technology development.
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Fall
K-State 8
None
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CDPLN 655 - Land Development Planning Credits: 3
An examination of the process of land development in the United States, and its impacts from the perspective of developers, financial institutions, community planners, and city administrators. Focus is on the understanding of the land development process in meeting community goals, and shaping land development to meet community expectations for the improvement of the community.
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Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
None
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CDPLN 660 - Policy and Politics of Coastal Areas Credits: 3
One half of the world’s population lives on a coast and two-thirds of the world’s largest cities are located on a coast. This course addresses the environmental, land use, and other critical issues affecting these areas worldwide.
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Summer
K-State 8
None
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CDPLN 700 - Foundations of Community Development Credits: 3
This course introduces the online Master of Science degree in Community Development. Initial topics include getting comfortable in the online learning environment and succeeding in graduate school. Students will be expected to develop concrete plans for succeeding in the program and to demonstrate graduate level writing and communication skills in assignments related to community development. The bulk of the course will provide foundations to community development as: (1) an academic discipline; (2) a science-based profession; and (3) a skills and knowledge-based practice.
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Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
None
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CDPLN 701 - Special Studies in Community Development Credits: 1-3
Independent study on special topics of interest in community development.
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Repeatable.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
None
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