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Education (EDUC) |
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EDUC 428 - Student Teaching in Early Childhood Education 12 hours
Students, under the guidance of college supervisors and qualified classroom teachers, assume the duties and responsibilities of public school teachers including planning, presenting and evaluation of instruction and related responsibilities (16 weeks). Grade of B or higher required for certification. Application must be completed one semester prior to beginning student teaching. Prerequisites: senior standing, admission to the Teacher Certification Program, and completion of all other certification coursework. $40 lab fee.
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EDUC 498 - Student Teaching for Paraprofessionals 12 hours
Paraprofessionals and other school employees who qualify can enroll in EDUC 498 . These school employees fully assume the duties and responsibilities of public school teachers including planning, presentation, and evaluation of instruction and related responsibilities. Grade of B or higher required for certification. This is a 16-week course. Application must be completed approximately 6 months prior to taking this course. Prerequisites: senior standing; admission to the Teacher Certification Program; completion of all coursework and specifications listed in the Student Teaching section of this catalog. $40 lab fee.
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Education Non-Certification (EDNC) |
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EDNC 300 - Techniques of Teaching 3 hours
The study of instructional planning, including goals and objectives, techniques and activities, and evaluation. Students produce and present lessons containing defensible techniques, strategies and methods of evaluation. This course does not apply toward the Missouri teacher certification program at Columbia College. Prerequisite: EDUC 230 /EDUC 230 (may be taken concurrently).
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EDNC 311 - Classroom and Behavior Management Techniques 3 hours
The study of managing classroom environments and the behavior of students. Students analyze classroom variables related to organization and control, and evaluate theories to produce a management system applicable to educational settings. This course does not apply toward the Missouri teacher certification program at Columbia College. Prerequisite: EDNC 300 (may be taken concurrently).
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EDNC 345 - Teaching Art K-12 3 hours
Pre-student teaching experiences with students K-12. Basic techniques and methods for planning, teaching and assessing art K-12. National, state, and visual arts guidelines of a comprehensive art education program are reviewed. Hands-on activities for use of tools, materials, and methods for creating a variety of K-12 art studio projects. This course does not apply toward the Missouri teacher certification program at Columbia College. Prerequisites: EDNC 300 ; ARTS 111 or ARTS 112 ; ARTS 120 .
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EDNC 346 - Teaching Music K-12 3 hours
A study of methods and materials suitable for general music in grades K-12. This study includes an introduction to early childhood choral literature and musical instruments; major music methods, as well as major educational theorists; and specifically, vocal techniques, choral methods, and materials. This course does not apply toward the Missouri teacher certification program at Columbia College. Prerequisite: EDNC 300 .
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EDNC 358 - Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School 3 hours
The methods and materials for teaching elementary school mathematics. The purpose of the course is to help pre-service teachers become confident in their ability to do mathematics so that they can do the same for their future students. Specific emphasis is given to trends and issues in mathematics education, including state and national recommendations. In addition, issues pertaining to lesson planning and implementation, assessment, integration of appropriate models, mathematics connections, and the use of technology are explored. This course does not apply toward the Missouri teacher certification program at Columbia College. Prerequisite: EDNC 300 .
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EDNC 360 - Teaching Mathematics in Middle and Secondary Schools 3 hours
This course is designed to not only encourage pre-service teachers to explore aspects of teaching mathematics, but also to enhance pre-service teachers’ content knowledge of “school” mathematics. Considerable emphasis is placed on exploring multiple ways to make mathematics comprehensible to all of their future students. In addition, issues pertaining to lesson planning and implementation, assessment, integration of appropriate models, mathematics connections, and the use of technology are explored. This course does not apply toward the Missouri teacher certification program at Columbia College. Prerequisite: EDNC 300 .
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EDNC 362 - Teaching Social Studies in Middle and Secondary Schools 3 hours
The study of secondary social studies methods, materials, ”best practices,” philosophies, instruction and curriculum. The course culminates with students demonstrating the abilities to plan, present and evaluate instructional experiences. This course does not apply toward the Missouri teacher certification program at Columbia College. Prerequisite: EDNC 300 .
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EDNC 365 - Teaching Science in Middle and Secondary Schools 3 hours
The study of methods, materials, practices and curriculum in secondary science classes. The course culminates with students demonstrating the abilities to plan, present and evaluate instructional experiences. This course does not apply toward the Missouri teacher certification program at Columbia College. Prerequisite: EDNC 300 .
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EDNC 367 - Teaching English in Middle and Secondary Schools 3 hours
The study of methods, materials, practices and curriculum in middle school language arts and secondary English classes. The course culminates with students demonstrating the abilities to plan, present and evaluate instructional experiences. This course does not apply toward the Missouri teacher certification program at Columbia College. Prerequisite: EDNC 300 .
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EDNC 368 - Teaching Speech and Theatre in Middle and Secondary Schools 3 hours
The study of the methods, materials, practices, and curricula in secondary speech and theater courses. The course builds towards student competency in planning, assessment, and standard teaching procedures in the discipline. This course does not apply toward the Missouri teacher certification program at Columbia College. Prerequisite: EDNC 300 .
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EDNC 369 - Teaching Business Education 3 hours
The study of the methods, materials, practices, and curricula in secondary business classes. The course culminates with students demonstrating the abilities to plan, present and evaluate instructional experiences. This course does not apply toward the Missouri teacher certification program at Columbia College. Prerequisite: EDNC 300 .
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English (ENGL) |
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ENGL 107 - Preparatory Composition 3 hours
Extensive reading and writing practice with emphasis on paragraph organization and development leading to multiple-paragraph essays and engagement with outside ideas and texts. Systematic review of grammar, mechanics and sentence structure, integrated into the reading and writing process. Based on a grade of C or higher in this course, students may proceed to ENGL 111. Prerequisite: Placement by ACT English Score or by SAT Verbal Score: students whose ACT English Score is from 1 to 17 or whose SAT Verbal Score is from 300 to 420 shall be placed in ENGL 107.
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ENGL 111 - English Composition I 3 hours
Introduction to academic writing with emphasis on the process required for producing polished, argumentative analyses of texts. Grade of C or higher required. Prerequisite: grade of C or higher in ENGL 107 or EAPP 107 or placement by ACT English Score or by SAT Writing Score. Online or nationwide students may take the Columbia College English placement exam. Students whose ACT English Score is from 18 to 29 or whose SAT Writing Score is from 430 to 650 will be placed in ENGL 111. Online or nationwide students who score 75% or higher on the English placement exam will be placed in ENGL 111.
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ENGL 112 - English Composition II 3 hours
Continued practice of argumentative academic writing, applied to literary texts and culminating in a research paper. Students who do not earn a grade of C or higher must reenroll in ENGL 112 the succeeding term. G.E. Prerequisite: grade of C or higher in ENGL 111 , or placement by ACT English Score or by SAT Verbal Score: students whose ACT English Score is from 30 to 36 or whose SAT Verbal Score is from 670 to 800 will be placed in ENGL 112 .
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ENGL 204 - Technical Writing 3 hours
Study and practice of writing for professional and technical audiences and purposes. Prerequisite: ENGL 112
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ENGL 207 - Introduction to Creative Writing I - Multigenre 3 hours
Writing of fiction, creative non-fiction and poetry, including class criticism of student and professional work. Prerequisite: ENGL 112 .
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ENGL 210 - Introduction to Fiction 3 hours
An introduction to the elements of fiction. G.E. Prerequisite: ENGL 112 .
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ENGL 211 - Introduction to Poetry 3 hours
An introduction to the elements of poetry. G.E. Prerequisite: ENGL 112 .
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ENGL 212 - Introduction to Drama 3 hours
An introduction to the elements of drama. G.E. Prerequisite: ENGL 112 .
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ENGL 220 - Writing About Literature 3 hours
An introduction to the formal academic study of English literature. Prerequisite: ENGL 112 .
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ENGL 231 - British Literature I 3 hours
Survey of English literature from Old English through the late eighteenth century. G.E. Prerequisite: ENGL 112 .
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ENGL 232 - British Literature II 3 hours
Survey of English literature from the Romantic period through the contemporary. G.E. Prerequisite: ENGL 112 .
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ENGL 233 - Topics 1-3 hours
Specialized inquiry into a defined concept, topic, theory or application in English. Topics are approved by the Language and Communication Studies Department.
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ENGL 241 - American Literature I 3 hours
Survey of American literature from Early Contact and Puritan literature through 1865. G.E. Prerequisite: ENGL 112 .
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ENGL 242 - American Literature II 3 hours
Survey of American literature from 1865 to the contemporary period. G.E. Prerequisite: ENGL 112 .
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ENGL 263 - World Literature I 3 hours
World literature from the earliest epics through the sixteenth century. Course meets multicultural requirement. G.E. Prerequisite: ENGL 112 .
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ENGL 264 - World Literature II 3 hours
World literature from the seventeenth century through contemporary. Course meets multicultural requirement. G.E. Prerequisite: ENGL 112 .
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ENGL 311 - Descriptive Grammar of the English Language 3 hours
Descriptive grammar of the English language. Prerequisites: ENGL 112 , and a previous 200-level or higher ENGL literature course.
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ENGL 312 - The History of the English Language 3 hours
Study of the history of the English language. Prerequisites: ENGL 112 and a previous 200-level or higher ENGL literature course.
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ENGL 313 - Intermediate Creative Writing I - Fiction 3 hours
An intermediate workshop class in the writing of short fiction. Prerequisite: ENGL 207 .
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ENGL 314 - Intermediate Creative Writing II - Non-Fiction 3 hours
An intermediate workshop class in the writing of short creative non-fiction, including class criticism of student and professional work. Prerequisite: ENGL 207 .
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ENGL 315 - Intermediate Creative Writing III-Poetry 3 hours
An intermediate workshop class in the writing of poetry, including class criticism of student and professional work. Prerequisite: ENGL 207 .
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ENGL 324 - English Major Opportunities 3 hours
This course explores career options for English majors, helping students prepare for successful careers after graduation, and introduces students to methods of assessing graduate programs in English, looking toward the graduate school application. Prerequisites: ENGL 112 , junior standing and C average in English courses.
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ENGL 333 - Topics 3 hours
Specialized inquiry into a defined concept, topic, theory or application in English. Topics are approved by the Language and Communication Studies Department.
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ENGL 350 - Major Literary Figures 3 hours
Study of the works of one to three major writers (e.g. Chaucer, Donne, Milton, Whitman, Dickinson, Mark Twain, Woolf, Faulkner, Morrison). Prerequisites: ENGL 112 and a previous 200-level or higher ENGL literature course.
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ENGL 351 - Readings in Shakespeare 3 hours
Study of William Shakespeare’s writing, emphasizing his plays in all genres. Prerequisites: ENGL 112 and a previous 200-level or higher ENGL literature course.
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ENGL 360 - Readings in Fiction 3 hours
Study of fiction from a special perspective or within a literary period (e.g. American novel and short story, contemporary novel, the comic novel and short story). May be taken more than once when the subject matter in the course varies. Prerequisites: ENGL 112 and a previous 200-level or higher English literature course.
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ENGL 361 - Readings in Poetry 3 hours
Study of poetry within a period or from a special perspective (e.g., twentieth-century American poetry, lyric poetry, epic poetry). Prerequisites: ENGL 112 and a previous 200-level or higher English literature course.
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ENGL 362 - Readings in Drama 3 hours
Study of drama within a period or from a special perspective (e.g. Renaissance drama, comedic drama, British modernist drama). May be taken more than once when the subject matter in the course varies. Prerequisites: ENGL 112 and a previous 200-level or higher English literature course.
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ENGL 370 - Major Literary Periods 3 hours
Study of the major literary works from a specific movement or definitive age (Medieval, Renaissance, Enlightenment, Romanticism, Victorian, Modernism, Postmodern or Contemporary). May be taken more than once when the subject matter in the course varies. Prerequisites: ENGL 112 and a previous 200-level or higher English literature course.
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ENGL 371 - Ethnic Traditions in American Literature 3 hours
Study of authors and literary works belonging to a specific ethnic tradition in American literature (e.g. African American, Asian American, Chicana/Chicano, or Native American). Course meets multicultural graduation requirement. Prerequisites: ENGL 112 and a previous 200-level or higher English literature course.
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ENGL 399 - English Internship 1-3 hours
Students complete 45 hours of experiential work for each semester hour. Students typically work for publishers, for nonprofit agencies involved with writing, editing and the arts, or in other similar situations. The directing faculty member must approve the internship placement. Students may register for no more than 12 English internship credits (ENGL 399 and ENGL 499 combined) during their time at Columbia College. Grades are assigned as S (Satisfactory) or U (Unsatisfactory). Prerequisites: At least one 200-level English course; junior standing, and a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at time of registration of internship.
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ENGL 408 - Advanced Creative Writing 3 hours
An advanced multigenre workshop that focuses on developing and fine-tuning a student’s portfolio of creative writing, which should aid students in putting together a substantial collection of work worthy for publication or admittance into an MFA program. Prerequisites: ENGL 313 , ENGL 314 , and ENGL 315 .
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ENGL 420 - Advanced Editing and Revision 3 hours
A pre-graduate-level course that addresses, through practice, the fundamentals of editing and making prose as clear and as well presented as possible. Prerequisites: ENGL 112 and a previous 200-level or higher English course.
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ENGL 425 - Literary Theory and Criticism 3 hours
Methods and application of literary and critical theories. Prerequisites: six or more hours of 300-level or higher ENGL courses.
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ENGL 431 - Senior Seminar 3 hours
Culminating course for graduation as an English major. Prerequisites: ENGL 425 .
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ENGL 433 - Topics 3 hours
Specialized inquiry into a defined concept, topic, theory or application in Communication Studies. Topics are approved by the Language and Communication Studies Department.
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ENGL 499 - Advanced English Internship 1-3 hours
Students complete 45 hours of experiential work for each semester hour. Students typically work for publishers, for nonprofit agencies involved with writing, editing and the arts, or in other similar situations. The directing faculty member must approve the internship placement. Grades are assigned as S (Satisfactory) or U (Unsatisfactory). Students may register for no more than 12 English internship credits (ENGL 399 and ENGL 499 combined) during their time at Columbia College. Prerequisites: minimum nine hours of ENGL coursework; senior standing; minimum 3.0 GPA in major core classes at time of registration for internship.
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English for Academic Purposes (EAPP) |
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EAPP 100 - Foundations for Success 2 hours
This course is designed to provide students whose primary language is not English with the skills necessary to become academically successful as well as culturally and socially integrated within the community of Columbia College while maintaining immigration status. Incoming international students are strongly encouraged to enroll in this course during their first semester.
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EAPP 103 - Oral Communication Skills I 5 hours
The curriculum is designed to provide English language learners with the skills and practice that is necessary for them to develop and improve academic listening and speaking in English and to eventually become successful students in U.S. college courses. With the goal of meaningful communication in an academic setting, students acquire and practice new vocabulary, develop and practice active listening and academic discussion strategies based on lectures from a variety of subject areas, and give oral presentations. Pronunciation is addressed as needed. Prerequisite: placement in the high-intermediate level of English for Academic Purposes.
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EAPP 104 - Oral Communication Skills II 5 hours
The curriculum is designed to provide English language learners with the skills and practice that is necessary for them to develop and improve academic listening and speaking in English and to eventually become successful students in U.S. college courses. With the goal of meaningful communication in an academic setting, students acquire and practice new vocabulary, develop and practice active listening and academic discussion strategies based on lectures from a variety of subject areas, and give oral presentations. Pronunciation is addressed as needed. Prerequisite: grade of C or higher in EAPP 103 or placement in the advanced level of English for Academic Purposes.
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EAPP 105 - Written Communication Skills I 5 hours
The curriculum is designed to provide English language learners with the skills and practice that is necessary for them to develop and improve academic reading and writing in English and to eventually become successful students in U.S. college courses. Working on closely-connected reading and writing assignments, students acquire and practice new vocabulary, develop effective reading strategies, and produce cohesive and coherent paragraphs and essays using a process-oriented approach to writing. Prerequisite: placement in the high-intermediate level of English for Academic Purposes.
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EAPP 106 - Written Communication Skills II 5 hours
The curriculum is designed to provide English language learners with the skills and practice that is necessary for them to develop and improve academic reading and writing in English and to eventually become successful students in U.S. college courses. Working on closely-connected reading and writing assignments, students acquire and practice new vocabulary, develop effective reading strategies, and produce cohesive and coherent paragraphs and essays using a process-oriented approach to writing. Prerequisite: grade of C or higher in EAPP 105 or placement in the advanced level of English for Academic Purposes.
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EAPP 107 - Preparatory English Composition 5 hours
This curriculum is designed to provide English language learners (ELLs) with an introduction to composition at the U.S. collegiate level. Focus is on extensive reading and writing practice with attention to figurative language, literary terminology, academic vocabulary, and use of outside source material. Taught by instructors with a background in second language teaching, this course serves as an equivalent to ENGL 107 for non-native speakers. Prerequisite: grade of C or higher in EAPP 106 or placement. Placement: verification of status as a non-native speaker of English.
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EAPP 110 - Exploring U.S. Culture 3 hours
Designed for international students, this course explores U.S. American culture, with emphasis on values, attitudes, and patterns of behavior. By understanding U.S. cultural values more fully, students will become more effective and appropriate in their interactions on campus and in the community. Taught by instructors with a background in second-language teaching, this course provides structured opportunities to practice and improve reading, vocabulary, listening, writing, and speaking skills.
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EAPP 111 - Applied Grammar and Editing 3 hours
The curriculum is designed to provide English language learners who have previously studied grammar extensively with the editing and self-assessment skills necessary to improve accuracy and fluency in their own writing. This course is open to all non-native speakers who would like to work on proficiency in writing.
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EAPP 112 - Accent Modification 3 hours
The curriculum is designed to provide English language learners with group and individual instruction in American English pronunciation and speech patterns to improve comprehensibility and boost confidence. This course is open to all non-native speakers who would like to work on their oral production skills.
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EAPP 133 - Topics: Text Translating and Editing 2 hours
This course develops practical skills in translation and editing. Prerequisite: instructor consent.
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EAPP 201 - Cross-Cultural Communication Practicum for English Language Learners 1 hours
This course provides a forum for connecting English language learners (ELLs) with native English-speaking students in an informal yet structured way for conversation and cultural exchange. Meeting with native speakers is also a unique opportunity to practice and improve English beyond the classroom. Requirements include attending an orientation meeting as well as a “Match Dinner,” committing to meet with partner(s) weekly for one hour of conversation, and completing a final project. Grades are assigned as S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory). This course can be repeated for credit up to two times.
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Environmental Studies (ENVS) |
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ENVS 115 - Introduction to Environmental Science 3 hours
Survey of environmental science, ecosystems and human impact. Course meets multicultural graduation requirement. G.E. Cross-listed as BIOL 115 .
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ENVS 220 - Introduction to Atmospheric Sciences 3 hours
An introduction to the study of weather and climate. Cross-listed as GEOG 220 . Prerequisite: sophomore standing.
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ENVS 222 - Conservation Biology 3 hours
Conservation biology is the science of maintaining biological diversity but it extends beyond pure science into areas such as philosophy, economics, law and sociology. This course focuses on biodiversity and how this diversity supports the functions of ecosystems. Threats to biodiversity, particularly from human actions, and strategies for maintaining biodiversity are discussed. Cross-listed as BIOL 222 . Prerequisite: C or better in BIOL 112 .
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ENVS 223 - Environmental Disasters 3 hours
Introduction to environmental hazards and disasters. Emphasis on causes of extreme natural events, their geographic distribution and human responses/ adjustments. Cross-listed as GEOG 223 . Prerequisite: C or higher in GEOG 101 or ENVS 115 .
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ENVS 230 - Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 3 hours
Analytic survey of factors which affect local and global environments. Provides students with an appreciation and understanding of the principles of environmental toxicology and chemistry including the sources, fate and effects of chemicals in the environment. Emphasis is on contemporary problems in human health and the environment. Cross-listed as CHEM 230 . Prerequisite: C or higher in CHEM 112 .
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ENVS 230L - Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Lab 2 hours
Laboratory experiences to complement CHEM 230 /ENVS 230 to include the collection and analysis of environmental samples including air, soil and water samples. Cross-listed as CHEM 230L . Prerequisite: C or higher in CHEM 112L . Corequisite: CHEM 230 /ENVS 230 . $40 lab fee.
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ENVS 233 - Topics 3 hours
Specialized inquiry into a defined concept, topic, theory or application in Environmental Science. Topics are approved by the Department of Physical and Biological Sciences.
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ENVS 251 - Resource Management 3 hours
An introduction to the global range of natural resources, the economic and political contexts of their development and the resulting physical and societal impacts. Course meets multicultural graduation requirement. Cross-listed as GEOG 251 . Prerequisite: C or higher in GEOG 101 or ENVS 115 .
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ENVS 272 - An Introduction to Environmental Literature 3 hours
An introduction to contemporary writings about environmental issues. Exposure to aspects of environmental crisis and policy, to recent first-person nature writing and to novels that examine various ecological visions. Prerequisite: ENGL 112 .
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ENVS 300 - Evolution 3 hours
Examination of the basic mechanisms of evolution and the importance of evolution to our understanding of life on earth. Genetics, natural selection, adaptation and the history of life are considered. Cross-listed as BIOL 300 . Prerequisite: C or higher in BIOL 112 .
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ENVS 310 - Environmental and Resource Economics 3 hours
Application of economic concepts and tools for the analysis of natural resources development and environmental degradation; evaluation of public policies on resource and pollution issues. Cross-listed as ECON 310 . Prerequisites: ECON 293 or ECON 294 ; ENVS 115 /BIOL 115 .
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ENVS 312 - Environmental Politics 3 hours
Study of environmental issues and policies from both a national and global perspective. Cross-listed as POSC 312 . Prerequisite: POSC 111 .
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ENVS 319 - Soils 3 hours
An examination of soils. Topics include soil as a medium for plant growth, habitat for organisms, system for water supply and purification, recycling system for nutrients and organic wastes and engineering medium. Cross-listed as BIOL 319 . Prerequisites: C or higher in BIOL 110 or BIOL 115 /ENVS 115 ; C or higher in CHEM 110 .
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ENVS 320 - Ecology 3 hours
Basic principles of ecology with an emphasis on the factors affecting the distribution and abundance of organisms. Cross-listed as BIOL 320 . Prerequisites: C or higher in BIOL 112 or ENVS 115 , and C or higher in BIOL 222 or ENVS 222 .
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ENVS 320L - Ecology Laboratory 2 hours
Laboratory experiences to complement BIOL320/ENVS 320. Cross-listed as BIOL 320L . Prerequisites: C or higher in BIOL 112L ; C or higher in BIOL 320 /ENVS 320 or concurrent enrollment. Corequisite: BIOL 320 or ENVS 320 .
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ENVS 332 - Environmental Ethics 3 hours
Investigation and discussion of ethical issues that concern the environment. Emphasis will be on recognition of moral problems and their resolution. Cross-listed as PHIL 332 .
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ENVS 333 - Topics 1-3 hours
Specialized inquiry into a defined concept, topic, theory or application in Environmental Science. Topics are approved by the Department of Physical and Biological Sciences.
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ENVS 343 - Botany 5 hours
Anatomy, physiology and taxonomy of plants. Laboratory is included. Prerequisites: C or higher in BIOL 112 and BIOL 112L . Cross-listed as BIOL 343 . $40 lab fee.
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ENVS 352 - American Environmental History 3 hours
Analysis of America’s environmental history from the colonial period to the present. This course considers the interrelationships between human society and the natural world in different bioregions of North America, focusing upon how ideas, institutions, and technologies have evolved over time. It traces American Indian ecology, agricultural land use, natural resource conservation, and recent environmental activism. It offers special attention to the significance of wilderness in the American past. Cross-listed as HIST 352 . Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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ENVS 353 - Zoology 5 hours
Survey of animal phyla and vertebrate organ systems. Laboratory is included. Prerequisites: C or higher in BIOL 112 and BIOL 112L . Cross-listed as BIOL 353 . $40 lab fee.
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ENVS 395 - Research Design in the Sciences 3 hours
Study of applied research in the natural sciences, with special emphasis on experimental design and methodology, data generation and critical analysis, and scientific writing and presentation. Students majoring in Biology or Environmental Science must earn a grade of C or higher. Cross-listed as BIOL 395 and CHEM 395 . Prerequisites: 15 semester hours of BIOL, ENVS, and/or CHEM courses; junior standing; C or higher in BIOL 324 /PSYC 324 /SOCI 324 .
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ENVS 399 - Science Internship 1-3 hours
Field experience working as an intern in a private or public agency. Supervised, on-site work is required. Forty-five clock hours of experiential work are required for each semester hour of credit. The directing faculty member must approve the internship placement. Students may register for no more than six science internship credits (399 and 499 combined) during their time at Columbia College. Grades are assigned as S (Satisfactory) or U (Unsatisfactory). Prerequisites: junior standing; students must have completed with a grade of C or better 15 hours in their major prefix.
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ENVS 433 - Topics 3 hours
Specialized inquiry into a defined concept, topic, theory or application in Environmental Science. Topics are approved by the Department of Physical and Biological Sciences.
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ENVS 490 - Senior Seminar 1 hour
A seminar course is required as a culminating experience prior to graduation for all seniors majoring in Biology and Environmental Science. Students complete and present a review of their major field and participate in career planning. Evaluation is S (Satisfactory) or U (Unsatisfactory), with a grade of S required. Cross-listed as BIOL 490 . Prerequisites/Corequisites: senior standing, ENGL 112 , 45 semester hours in BIOL/ENVS.
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ENVS 499 - Advanced Science Internship 1-3 hours
Field experience working as an intern in a private or public agency. Supervised, on-site work is required. 45 clock hours of experiential work are required for each semester hour of credit. The directing faculty member must approve the internship placement. Students may register for no more than 12 science internship credits (399 and 499 combined) during their time at Columbia College. Grades are assigned as S (Satisfactory) or U (Unsatisfactory). Prerequisites: minimum 15 hours of completed courses in the major with a grade of C or higher; senior standing; declared major in Biology, Chemistry or Environmental Science; minimum 3.0 GPA in major core classes at time of registration for internship.
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Finance (FINC) |
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FINC 295 - Risk and Insurance 3 hours
Basic concepts and practices found in modern insurance and other methods of handling risk.
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FINC 298 - Personal Financial Planning 3 hours
Broad coverage of personal financial decisions including basic financial planning, managing savings, taxes, the use of credit, buying a house, making insurance and employee benefit decisions, managing investments, and saving for retirement.
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FINC 350 - Business Finance 3 hours
A study of the finance function in corporate decision making. Topics include financial statement analysis, risk and return, valuation, cost of capital, working capital management, time value of money and capital budgeting. Prerequisites: ACCT 281 ; MATH 150 or MATH 170 .
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FINC 354 - Investments 3 hours
An introductory investment course designed to teach students how to make personal investing decisions for their own investment portfolio with special consideration given to the management of employer-sponsored retirement plans. Prerequisite: ACCT 281 .
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FINC 361 - Small Business Finance 3 hours
An introduction to the finance function within a small business. The focus is on the acquisition and management of capital from inception through growth. Emphasis is on the use of key financial management tools. Prerequisite: ACCT 280 .
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FINC 395 - Financial Markets and Institutions 3 hours
Examination of the risks faced by managers of financial institutions and the methods and markets through which these risks are managed. Consideration is given to a wide array of financial institutions including commercial banks, credit unions, investment banks, securities firms, insurance companies, and investment companies. Cross-listed as ECON 395 . Prerequisites: ACCT 281 ; MATH 150 or MATH 170 ; ECON 293 , ECON 294 ; FINC 350 .
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FINC 396 - Corporate Finance 3 hours
Analysis of financial and accounting information and its impact on financial decision making and profit planning. Topics include: financial planning and control tools, leverage and capital structure, investment banking, dividend policy, corporate restructuring, risk management and international financial management. Prerequisites: ACCT 281 ; MATH 150 or MATH 170 ; FINC 350 .
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FINC 397 - Principles of Real Estate 3 hours
An introduction to the principles and practices of real estate. Topics include the real estate profession and industry, home ownership, real estate financing, real estate appraisal, real estate contracts and real estate investment as it relates to personal financial planning objectives.
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FINC 410 - Sports Finance 3 hours
An integrated course that incorporates concepts from economics, finance, statistics and operations research in approaching decision making in sports management. Prerequisites: ECON 293 , ECON 294 , FINC 350 , MATH 170 , MATH 250 .
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FINC 495 - International Finance 3 hours
Understanding and application of the concepts of corporate finance, financial markets, and investments in an international context. Specific topics include an overview of the international monetary system, international financial markets (currency, equity and bond markets), the “parity conditions” of international finance, foreign exchange risk management, global investing, international capital budgeting, and global working capital management. Course meets multicultural graduation requirement. Cross-listed as ECON 495 . Prerequisites: ECON 293 , FINC 350 .
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FINC 496 - Financial Management 3 hours
Application of various financial management decision-making techniques as they apply to complex business problems. Prerequisite: FINC 396 .
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FINC 498 - Comprehensive Financial Planning 3 hours
A study of the principles and practices of professional financial planning using an integrated planning model. Case studies allow students to simulate real-world experience by integrating tax, insurance, and investment planning strategies into comprehensive financial plans. This investments course provides a foundation in modern portfolio theory and portfolio management with special consideration given to retirement planning. Prerequisite: FINC 354 .
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FINC 499 - Internship 3 hours
Internships in the Business Administration department provide academic field experience by community theory and practice in a business setting. Internship proposals must clearly demonstrate that the student will be engaged in a field experience that is directly related to their course of study, not engaged simply in a work experience. Internship opportunities are available in a broad range of organizations: public and private; large and small; profit and non-profit. Prerequisites: senior standing, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, completed a minimum of 24 hours in core courses, completed a minimum of 9 Columbia College upper-level hours in Business Administration courses.
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