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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses

The listing of courses is as accurate as possible at the time of publication of the catalog. Please note that the University reserves the right to change requirements where changes are necessary to comply with Board of Regents policy directives, to meet external demands relating to accountability or accreditation standards, to reflect curriculum changes or substitutions or to implement evolving discipline requirements in major fields. For information regarding definition and assignment of credit hours and the level and numbering of courses, the University follows SDBOR policy 2:32 and SDBOR policy 2:8.
 

ENGL (English)
  

  • ENGL 378 - Professional Writing

    This course prepares students to write competently as members of professional organizations, for-profit corporations, and non-profit enterprises. Students review the genres of professional communication, including memos, emails, reports, proposals, and oral presentations. This course challenges students to think critically about the rhetorical complexities of professional writing and communication by examining the ethical nature of professional communication, particularly in a global, intercultural environment.

    Credits: 3


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  • ENGL 379 - Technical Communication (C)

    This writing intensive course provides instruction and practice in communicating effectively in technical and professional situations. Students can expect to write and deliver both informal and formal reports, proposals, and other professional documents, using standard and electronic formats and effective, concise, and ethical written and spoken English. Students will develop skills in document design and information literacy while analyzing workplace audiences (including global audiences) and writing collaboratively.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: ENGL 201 or ENGL 205 or ENGL 277 or ENGL 283 or ENGL 284.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course.

    Credits: 3


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  • ENGL 402 - Persuasive Writing

    This writing intensive course will help students apply the principles of persuasive writing. Students will analyze the form, content, style, and structure of professional documents written for different target markets. Students will develop creative non-fiction writing skills and experience the process of combining subject matter knowledge and copywriting skills to design, develop, and produce professional-caliber content.

    Credits: 3


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  • ENGL 403 - Grant Writing

    Students will learn how to find federal, state, local, and private foundation grants. Students will then explore how to customize proposals to match a grant maker’s interests and requirements, while working on behalf of a nonprofit organization. Students will articulate the values and need of the organization, so they can clearly address grant components such as the following: statement of need, goal, objectives, procedures, budget, qualifications, evaluation, sustainability, dissemination, sources cited, and appendix.

    Credits: 3


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  • ENGL 404 - Classical Mythology

    The origin and development of classical myths, their importance in classical literature, and their influence in literature, drama, music, psychology, and art.

    Note
    Registration restriction: Junior standing or Instructor consent
    (C) denotes common course

    Cross-listed: Also CLHU 404, HIST 404 and REL 404

    Credits: 3


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  • ENGL 407 - World Englishes

    This course explores the sociopolitical, cultural, economic, and ethical aspects of the global spread of English. The course equips students with the ability to critically engage in a wide variety of topics related to the status, functions, and features of world Englishes. 

    Credits: 3


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  • ENGL 409 - Teaching English as a Second Language (C)

    This course prepares teachers to teach English to those whose native language is not English.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ENGL 101 or UHON 110

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • ENGL 420 - The Arthurian Tradition

    This course will examine the diverse history of the Arthurian legend, beginning with its earliest Anglo-Saxon manifestations and moving through its elaboration in the later Middle Ages and since.

    Credits: 3


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  • ENGL 421 - The Heroic Age

    Literature of Anglo-Saxon England (700-1100) and related works from the continent, read in translation. Includes an introduction to Old English, the language of Beowulf.

    Credits: 3


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  • ENGL 422 - Age of Chaucer (C)

    Literature of the later medieval period, especially the 14th century, with some attention to continental works. Major focus on Geoffrey Chaucer, with reading in middle English.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • ENGL 425 - Age of Milton (C)

    Verse and prose of the 17th century, including that of Donne, Marvell, and Milton.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • ENGL 431 - Shakespeare I (C)

    Studies of the comedies and their background.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Cross-listed: THEA 413

    Credits: 3


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  • ENGL 432 - Shakespeare II (C)

    Studies of the tragedies and their background.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Cross-listed: THEA 414

    Credits: 3


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  • ENGL 433 - Studies in Shakespeare

    Study of Shakespeare’s works, other than comedies and tragedies.

    Cross-listed: THEA 433

    Credits: 3


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  • ENGL 434 - 18th-Century English Literature (C)

    British poetry, prose, drama, fiction, and criticism, 1660-1800.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • ENGL 437 - English Romantic Literature (C)

    English literature of the Romantic movement (1789-1832).

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites: 2 Courses from: ENGL 221, 222, 241, 242

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • ENGL 439 - Modern English Literature (C)

    English literature from 1900 to 1945.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • ENGL 441 - The West in American Literature

    19th- and 20th-century Western American literature from the travel narrative to the regional novel.

    Credits: 3


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  • ENGL 446 - American Indian Literature II

    20th-century poetry, fiction, and drama by American Indians.

    Cross-listed: NATV 446

    Credits: 3


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  • ENGL 451 - African American Literature

    The development of African American literature through the modern era, with emphasis on the social, historical, and cultural forces that have informed its tradition.

    Credits: 3


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  • ENGL 452 - Colonial American Literature

    Major works in American literature from John Smith to the Romantic period.

    Credits: 3


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  • ENGL 453 - American Renaissance (C)

    An analysis of the major American writers from 1820-1865

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • ENGL 454 - American Realism & Naturalism (C)

    American literature of the realist and naturalist movements of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites: 2 Courses from: ENGL 221, 222, 241, 242

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • ENGL 455 - The American Novel I

    Novels from the late 18th century through the late 19th century.

    Credits: 3


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  • ENGL 458 - 20th-Century American Literature

    Selected works of 20th-century American Literature.

    Credits: 3


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  • ENGL 463 - Modern Drama & Theatre

    Survey of western drama and theatre from realism through the theatre of the absurd. Emphasis on realism, naturalism, symbolism, expressionism, epic theatre, theatre of cruelty, existentialist drama, and theatre of the absurd. Study of selected plays from Ibsen to Beckett.

    Note
    Registration restriction: Junior standing

    Cross-listed: THEA 463

    Credits: 3


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  • ENGL 464 - Contemporary Drama & Theatre

    Survey of drama after the Theatre of the Absurd. Emphasizes major standard and experimental dramatists since 1960.

    Note
    Registration restriction: Junior standing

    Credits: 3


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  • ENGL 468 - Contemporary Fiction (C)

    A study of the significant trends in contemporary fiction.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course
    May be retaken for additional credit when offered with a different topics, or when the course focuses on British or American Literature. Effective Spring 2011.

    Credits: 3


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  • ENGL 474 - Literature of Feminist Politics

    Analysis of American feminism from its origins as a political movement through its current expressions in literature and literary criticism.

    Cross-listed: WMST 474, POLS 474

    Credits: 3


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  • ENGL 475 - Creative Writing: Non-Fiction (C)

    Advanced study of the writing process concentrating on creative non-fiction.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites: ENGL 210 or UHON 110, and ENGL 283

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • ENGL 476 - Creative Writing: Fiction (C)

    Advanced study of the writing process concentrating on fiction.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ENGL 210 or UHON 110 and 283

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • ENGL 477 - Philosophy and Tragedy

    This class is an exploration of a long running debate about the merits and limitations of human rationality and the power of the arts by comparing philosophical works about tragedy (e.g., Aristotle, Hegel, Nietzsche) with literary and performative works of tragedy (e.g., Antigone, Bacchae, King Lear).

    Credits: 3


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  • ENGL 478 - Creative Writing: Poetry (C)

    Advanced study of the writing process concentrating on poetry.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites:  ENGL 210 or UHON 110 and 283

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • ENGL 482 - Creative Writing II (C)

    Advanced study of the writing process with the opportunity to concentrate on a single genre, such as poetry, fiction, or drama.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ENGL 283

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • ENGL 483 - Advanced Creative Writing (C)

    Advanced study of the writing process with emphasis on refining technique and style in a genre of the student’s choice: fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, or drama.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ENGL 283

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • ENGL 484 - Literary Criticism (C)

    The theory and practice of various critical approaches to literature.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ENGL 284

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • ENGL 486 - Rhetorical Theory & Practice (C)

    Survey of the developments and applications of the theories of rhetoric.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: ENGL 101 Composition I

    Note
    (C) denotes a common course.

    Credits: 3


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  • ENGL 487 - Aesthetics

    Investigation of major aesthetic theories and critical analysis of problems concerning the nature of aesthetic judgment in art.

    Cross-listed: ARTH 413, CLHU 487. PHIL 487 and THEA 469

    Credits: 3


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  • ENGL 489 - Senior Capstone

    This course, which meets the regental exit requirement, is open only to English majors with senior standing, and is required of all majors.

    Note
    Registration restriction: Senior standing

    Credits: 3


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  • ENGL 491 - Independent Study (C)

    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-5


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  • ENGL 492 - Topics (C)

    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

    Note
    Concentrated study of topics and themes in literature, language, or composition.
    Repeatable for a maximum of 6 hours with change of topic.

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-5


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  • ENGL 493 - Workshop in English

    Special, intense sessions in specific topic areas. Approximately 45 hours of work is required for each hour of credit. Workshops may vary in time range, but typically use a compressed time period for delivery. They may include lectures, conferences, committee work, and group activity.

    Note
    May be repeated for credit.

    Credits: 1-6


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  • ENGL 494 - Internship (C)

    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor for these courses than is the case with field experience.

    Note
    Experience in an activity, such as writing or tutoring, that is relevant to the discipline of English and is supervised and evaluated by an instructor. The student must make arrangements for his/her position in a suitable organization or agency and should contact the instructor for a contract at least one month prior to the start of the experience. Course requirements include writing a proposal and a report analyzing the experience.

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-12


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  • ENGL 496 - Field Experience (C)

    Experience in an activity, such as writing or tutoring, that is relevant to the discipline of English and is supervised and evaluated by an instructor and by a supervisor directly involved in the experience. The student must make arrangements for his/her position in a suitable organization or agency and should contact the instructor for a contract at least one month prior to the start of the experience. Course requirements include writing a proposal and a report analyzing the experience.

    Note
    A student in this course must make arrangements for his/her position in a suitable organization or agency and must contact the instructor for a contract at least one month prior to registration.

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-3


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  • ENGL 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship (C)

    Includes Senior Project, and Capstone Experience. Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plant of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.

     

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 0-12


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  • READ 041 - Reading for College Success

    This course provides students with reading strategies necessary for making the transition to collegiate level reading. The course will present students with multiple strategies to promote comprehension skills, develop vocabulary and enhance metacognition to become strategic readers. This course is recommended for students with an ACT score in Reading of 17 or below (or a comparable COMPASS score).

    Credits: 1-3


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ENTR (Entrepreneurship)
  

  • ENTR 311 - Finance and Acct for Entrepreneurs

    This course prepares non-business majors for ENTR 440.  The course covers the fundamentals of finance and accounting: including financial ratios, financial statements, cost accounting basics, time value of money, capital budgeting, asset pricing, and risk and return.

    Credits: 3


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  • ENTR 330 - Creativity, Innovation & Entrepreneurial Thinking

    This course investigates creativity and innovative thinking within organizations.  It draws upon various creative methods to solve problems and to generate novel ideas with the potential for commercialization. Students will gain practical knowledge of creative processes applicable to corporate innovation, new-product development, and new venture formation.

    Credits: 3


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  • ENTR 336 - Entrepreneurship I (C)

    This course is an introduction to the concepts, terminology, and process of new venture creation, operation and growth, as well as the introduction of entrepreneurial management practices into existing businesses. New ventures include public and non-profit institutions as well as for profit businesses. This course will assist in the identification of entrepreneurial opportunities and strategies and the role of personal factors (including creativity). Legal, ethical, and social responsibilities are emphasized.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Cross-listed: BADM 336

    Credits: 3


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  • ENTR 340 - Managing Change & Growth

    This course examines the practical application of managerial concepts important to the entrepreneurial processes at various stages.  Key topics include venture creation, venture growth, relational dynamics, leadership, human capital, and selling a business.

    Credits: 3


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  • ENTR 350 - Market Opportunity Analysis

    In this course students will learn to assess trends in the marketplace and consumer needs and their potential as business opportunities.  Students will also develop the skills for assessing the abilities, experience, and resources at the entrepreneur’s disposal.  To determine whether such opportunities are realistic, the combination of both the market feasibility of the opportunity and the resources/abilities of the entrepreneur are considered jointly so that good judgments can be made regarding which opportunities can be pursued with the highest likelihood of success.

    Credits: 3


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  • ENTR 438 - Entrepreneurship II (C)

    This course focuses on the process of screening an opportunity, drafting a personal entrepreneurial strategy, and understanding the business plan writing process. Building the entrepreneurial team and the acquisition and management of financial resources are emphasized along with venture growth, harvest strategies, and valuation.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Cross-listed: BADM 438

    Credits: 3


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  • ENTR 440 - Entrepreneurial Valuation & Financing

    This course explores the valuation and financing of new ventures from the perspective of the entrepreneur as well as the perspective of venture capitalists, private equity firms, and other professional investors.  Students will develop financial tools and techniques for making investment decisions as well as pursuing funding from a variety of sources, such as crowdfunding, bootstrapping, and debt and equity vehicles.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites: BADM 310 or ENTR 311 or equivalent

    Credits: 3


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  • ENTR 481 - New Venture Planning & Development

    This course is part 1 of the capstone experience.  This course provides an understanding of formal processes used to develop new services and products.   Students will learn how to begin the process from and the initial abstract idea and then transform it into a concrete product or service that can, in turn, be developed into a working prototype that is ready to present to potential customers and financers.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites: ENTR 350 and Senior or graduate standing

    Credits: 3


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  • ENTR 482 - New Venture Creation

    This course is part 2 of the capstone experience.  This course will focus on implementing the planning initiated in ENTR 481. Students will learn, through application, the processes and skills required in order to form their own enterprise, manage a new or small venture, or work within an entrepreneurial organization. Students will develop an appropriate business model, and will generate a viable business plan or venture.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites: ENTR 440 as pre- or co-requisite and ENTR 481 as prerequisite

    Credits: 3


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ESL (English as a Second Language)
  

  • ESL 190 - Seminar (C)

    A highly focused and topical course.  The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research.  Seminars may be conducted over electronic media, such as internet, and are at the upper division or graduate levels.  Enrollment is generally limited to 20 or fewer students.

    Note
    (C) Denotes common course

    Credits: 1-6


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  • ESL 193 - Workshop (C)

    Special, intense sessions in specific topic areas. Approximately 45 hours of work is required for each hour of credit. Workshops may vary in time range, but typically use a compressed time period for delivery. They may include lectures, conferences, committee work, and group activity.

    Note
    New Summer 2016. May repeat up to 6 credit hours.

    Credits: 1-6


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EXCH (Exchange)
  

  • EXCH 471 - Orebro Exchange

    This course allows students to register as full-time USD students while taking part in the Orebro Exchange Program. Students will register on the USD campus for the amount of credit hours they intend to take while enrolled at the Orebro, Sweden campus.

    Credits: 3-18


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  • EXCH 472 - Glamorgan Exchange

    This course allows students to register as full-time USD students while taking part in the Glamorgan Exchange Program. Students will register on the USD campus for the amount of credit hours they intend to take while enrolled at the Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom campus.

    Credits: 3-18


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  • EXCH 473 - Middelburg Exchange

    This course allows students to register as full-time USD students while taking part in the Middleburg Exchange Program. Students will register on the USD campus for the amount of credit hours they intent to take while enrolled at the Maastricht, Netherlands campus.

    Note
    Course title changed from Maastricht Exchange to Middelburg Exchange eff 6-2-09.

    Credits: 3-18


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  • EXCH 474 - Pau Exchange

    This course allows students to register as full-time USD students while taking part in the Pau Exchange Program. Students will register on the USD campus for the amount of credit hours they intend to take while enrolled at the Pau, France campus.

    Credits: 0-18


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  • EXCH 475 - Vigo Exchange

    This course allows students to register as full-time USD students while taking part in the Vigo Exchange Program. Students will register on the USD campus for the amount of credit hours they intend to take while enrolled at the Vigo, Spain campus.

    Credits: 3-18


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  • EXCH 477 - Jena Exchange

    This course allows students to register as full-time USD students while taking part in the Jena Exchange Program. Students will register on the USD campus for the amount of credit hours they intend to take while enrolled at the Jena, Germany campus.

    Credits: 3-18


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  • EXCH 478 - Wolfsburg Exchange

    This course allows students to register as full-time USD students while taking part in the Wolfsburg Exchange Program. Students will register on the USD campus for the amount of credit hours they intend to take while enrolled at the Wolfsburg, Germany campus.

    Credits: 3-18


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  • EXCH 480 - Otaru Exchange

    This course allows students to register as full-time USD students while taking part in the Otaru Exchange Program. Students will register on the USD campus for the amount of credit hours they intend to take while enrolled at the Otaru, Japan campus.

    Credits: 3-18


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  • EXCH 482 - Asia Exchange

    This course allows students to register as full-time USD students while taking part in a foreign exchange program. Students will register on the USD campus for the amount of credit hours they intend to take while enrolled at another campus.

    Credits: 3-18


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  • EXCH 483 - Latin American Exchange

    This course allows students to register as full-time USD students while taking part in a foreign exchange program. Students will register on the USD campus for the amount of credit hours they intend to take while enrolled at another campus.

    Credits: 3-18


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  • EXCH 484 - Hungary Exchange

    This course allows students to register as full-time USD students while taking part in a foreign exchange program. Students will register on the USD campus for the amount of credit hours they intend to take while enrolled at another campus.

    Credits: 3-18


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  • EXCH 485 - Middle East Exchange

    This course allows students to register as full-time USD students while taking part in a foreign exchange program. Students will register on the USD campus for the amount of credit hours they intend to take while enrolled at another campus.

    Credits: 3-18


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  • EXCH 487 - Study Abroad

    Designed to keep a student active at USD if out for one to two semester(s) for study abroad program and not enrolling in credit at USD. Does not guarantee eligibility for financial aid. Repeatable, but for no more than three consecutive terms at any one point.

    Credits: 0


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  • EXCH 488 - National Student Exchange

    This course allows students to register as full-time USD students while taking part in the National Student Exchange. Students will register on the USD campus for the amount of credit hours they intend to take will enrolled at their host institution.

    Credits: 0-18


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  • EXCH 489 - Student Exchange - International (C)

    This course allows students to register as full-time students while taking part in an exchange program. Students will register on their home campus for the number of credit hours they intend to take while enrolled at another campus.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 0-18


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EXPL (Experiential Learning)
  

  • EXPL 186 - Service-Learning

    Service-learning involves the integration of academic learning, relevant service with community partners, purposeful civic engagement and structured reflection for the purpose of enriching the learning experience and increasing student involvement in community service. The academic study may be in any discipline. Open to all majors.

    Credits: 1-12


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  • EXPL 187 - Study Abroad, Service Learning & Research

    This course will explore experiential learning opportunities including study abroad, service learning, & undergraduate research.

    Credits: 1


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  • EXPL 198 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship (C)

    Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.

    Note
    (C) denotes Common Course

    Credits: 0-12


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  • EXPL 298 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship (C)

    Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 0-12


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  • EXPL 398 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship (C)

    Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 0-12


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  • EXPL 486 - Service Learning (C)

    Service learning involves the integration of academic learning, relevant service with community partners, purposeful civic engagement and structured reflection for the purpose of enriching the learning experience and increasing student involvement in community service. The academic study may be in any discipline. Open to all majors.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 0-12


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  • EXPL 487 - Study Abroad (C)

    The goal of the course is to track student enrollment in a study abroad experience as well as to award credit for the time and effort necessary in the preparation, culture-learning, and re-entry processes of study abroad.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 0-18


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  • EXPL 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship (C)

    Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 0-12


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FIN (Finance)
  

  • FIN 200 - Financial Literacy

    Financial Literacy is a survey course designed to provide a basic conceptual framework for making good financial choices resulting in wealth creation and financial freedom. Topics include budgeting, human capital, labor markets, mortgages, credit, retirement planning, risk management, personal income taxes, and cost/benefit decision making.

    Note
    April 2018 number change FIN 302 to FIN 200.

    Credits: 1


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  • FIN 411 - Investments (C)

    This course is a thorough study of the equity market including fundamental valuation techniques, asset allocation, the efficient markets hypothesis and its implications, portfolio theory, risk and return, the primary and secondary market mechanisms, security market indicators, and international investing. An overview of the bond market including bond valuation, duration, and bond portfolio management, and an introduction to options, futures, and forward contracts are provided. The vital roles of computer technology and electronic trading are also explored.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: BADM 310

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • FIN 412 - Security Analysis (C)

    Security Analysis is a thorough study of portfolio management for individual as well as institutional investors and includes both equity and fixed income analysis. Security valuation and analysis are discussed as well as the topics of asset allocation, efficient diversification, portfolio theory and construction, investment policy, and performance evaluation. The vital roles of computer technology and electronic trading are also explored.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: BADM 411 or FIN 411

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 2-3


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  • FIN 413 - Advanced Corporate Finance (C)

    This course utilizes a combination of cases and theory in studying the investment, financing and dividend decisions of the firm. The emphasis is on long-term debt and equity financing as well as managing financial risk.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: BADM 310

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • FIN 414 - Financial Derivatives

    This course discusses the basic characteristics of derivative instruments, such as forwards, futures, options, and swaps, and their applications to corporate strategy and risk management as well as to portfolio management. Topics include basic features of futures and options, option strategies, valuation and hedging techniques, financial risk management, and derivatives market mechanisms.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ACCT 210 and 211; BADM 310 and 411

    Credits: 3


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  • FIN 415 - Financial Institutions (C)

    This course is an analytical and descriptive survey of financial institutions from a global perspective. Financial institution risk management and the changing financial and regulatory environment are emphasized.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: BADM 310

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • FIN 416 - Commercial Bank Management (C)

    This course is an in-depth study of banking institutions, with special emphasis on commercial banks and their connection to the federal reserve system and other financial institutions. A risk management perspective is adopted, and the fast changing global regulatory and financial environments are discussed.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: FIN 310, BADM 310, or AGEC 478

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • FIN 417 - International Finance

    International Finance explores the principles of financial management from an international perspective. Background material on foreign exchange markets and risk is provided, and the theory of foreign exchange markets is discussed. Emphasis is placed on corporate finance for international firms. Both direct and indirect investment as well as financing decisions for multinational corporations are covered.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ACCT 210 and 211, BADM 310

    Credits: 3


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  • FIN 418 - Financial Strategy

    Financial Strategy is a study of the development of the theory of value, followed by case studies and empirical analysis of the process of value creation, transfer and destruction. The impact of the rapidly changing, global operating environment and capital markets on strategic financial management is studied. Prerequisite: BADM 310.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ACCT 210 and 211; BADM 310

    Credits: 3


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  • FIN 419 - Advanced Financial Analysis and Modeling

    This course is designed to provide students with advanced analytical tools to interpret and analyze financial statements in order to draw insights on a firm’s financial health and performance for decision making purposes. Topics include various analytical techniques including trend, comparative, and ratio analysis and financial modeling using a spreadsheet.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites: BADM 310 or BADM 505 or equivalent.

    Note
    Also FIN 519

    Credits: 3


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  • FIN 490 - Seminar (C)

    A highly focused and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media, such as internet, and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to 20 or fewer students.

    Credits: 3


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  • FIN 492 - Topics (C)

    A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually limited with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.

    Credits: 1-4


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FREN (French)
  

  • FREN 101 - Introductory French I (C) [SGR #4, HSDC]

    Fundamentals of language structure and introduction to French culture enabling students to converse, read, and write simple French. Class work may be supplemented with required aural/oral practice outside of class.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #4  
    This course qualifies for High School Dual Credit: HSDC  

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 4


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  • FREN 102 - Introductory French II (C) [SGR #4, HSDC]

    Fundamentals of language structure and introduction to French culture enabling students to converse, read, and write simple French. Class work may be supplemented with required aural/oral practice outside of class.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #4 
    This course qualifies for High School Dual Credit: HSDC  

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: FREN 101

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 4


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  • FREN 191 - Independent Study (C)

    Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.  The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans.  Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students.  Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic.

    Credits: 1-4


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  • FREN 201 - Intermediate French I (C) [SGR #4, HSDC]

    Goals of the introductory course continued. Emphasis on cultural and intellectual aspects of French life and literature. Class work may be supplemented with required aural/oral practice outside of class.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #4  
    This course qualifies for High School Dual Credit: HSDC  

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: FREN 102

    Note
    (C) denotes common course; Credit hours changed from 4 to 3 Fall 2016

    Credits: 3


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  • FREN 202 - Intermediate French II (C) [SGR #4, HSDC]

    Continues FREN 201. Laboratory as required.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #4  
    This course qualifies for High School Dual Credit: HSDC  

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: FREN 201

    Note
    (C) denotes common course; Credit hours changed from 4 to 3 Fall 2016

    Credits: 3


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  • FREN 291 - Independent Study (C)

    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Student complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-3


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