This course provides an introduction to the study and practice of leadership from a entrepreneurial and communication perspective. Course activities will cover, 1) the basic concepts essential to personal skills development and organizational leadership behavior, 2) the theory component, and 3) the practical process of leadership and entrepreneurship. The course is designed to introduce students to leadership perspectives and the role communication plays in effective leadership and entrepreneurial strategies.

The study of supply chain management involves the management of key business processes, the flow of goods and information, and relationship with fellow members of the supply chain. This course will introduce students to the terminology, concepts, and skills related to supply chain management. Students will develop an understanding of the complexities associated with the physical movement of goods and information, and how they affect the mission of the firm.

Through a series of lectures and discussions students will gain a better understanding of the various academic programs in the life sciences across campus. Information will also be provided about research opportunities and career possibilities. Pass/fail only. Enrollment limited to freshmen and sophomore science majors.

An intensive survey of literature and methodological inquiry used for problem solving related to the student's desired area of design specialization. Emphasis will be placed on conducting a literature search and review in a specific area of interest.

Tax policy is analyzed from an economic perspective: efficiency and distributional effects of taxation, especially in state, local and international contexts.

This course will explore the research discourse regarding college student development, behavior, relationship of student personnel to the total college experience, organization and administration of co- curricular academic support, program evaluation and assessment models, and research of models for college student mentoring.

This course emphasizes mechanical design techniques based on the finite element method, using machine design background as the starting point. Techniques for modeling machine elements will be shown in relation to the basic FEM theory. Emphasis will be on quantifying loads, the resulting stress and deflection, and relating them to design allowables, leading to an acceptable design solution.

Study of specific developments, problems, and issues pertaining to art, art practice, and art theory between 1840 and 1914. May be repeated under a different subtitle to a maximum of six credits.

This course practices research methods used by scholars in art history, visual studies, and related fields. In addition to becoming familiar with a selection of methodological approaches to the study of art and images, graduate students will refine the practical skills to conduct and present their own research.

To be useful, scientific research needs to be explained clearly to others--to colleagues, to administrators, to foundations and governmental bodies, and to the public. This course will give students the tools to effectively present their data, their ideas, and themselves to the scientific community. Through a series of directed exercises the students will learn how to write an abstract, a scientific paper, and a grant, and to prepare a poster and to give an oral presentation. The class will draw examples, topics, and exercises from current literature.