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Course Descriptions

All undergraduate courses offered by the university are listed. Not all of the courses listed are offered within a single academic year. A listing of the courses offered during a given semester is available online before preregistration each semester.

Trial Courses

Academic departments may offer special trial courses during the fall and spring semesters on a one-time basis without adding them to their regular departmental offerings. A second trial offering, if additional data are essential, must be within two regular semesters of the first. Numbers designating these special courses are 292 and 492. Descriptive information on trial courses does not appear in the catalogue but is on file in the Office of the Registrar.

Sequenced Courses

A hyphen connecting courses (e.g., 201-202) indicates that the first course in the sequence must be satisfactorily completed prior to registration in the second course of the sequence. When course numbers are separated by a comma (e.g., 201, 202), the first course is not necessarily prerequisite to those following. 

Online Courses

The university currently offers a variety of online courses, and two degree programs, the RN to B.S. option in nursing and Bachelor of Science in clinical research (CLR), are delivered totally online. Such courses are so designated in the Class Schedule and are open to both on- and off-campus students. Students interested in these programs should consult the online courses Web site http://www.uncw.edu/online.

Credits and Class Meetings

Unless specifically indicated at the end of the course description, the number of hours a class meets each week is the same as the credit hour value of the course. The semester hours credit for each course is indicated in parentheses immediately below the title of the course. For example, if three hours of credit may be earned, the credit is indicated as follows: (3). In variable credit courses, the minimum and maximum hours are shown as follows: (1-3).

Course Prefixes

The prefixes used to designate courses are abbreviations of the names of departments or fields of study within departments, as shown below:
 

Business Analytics
  

  • BAN 480 - Business and Economic Forecasting

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: BAN 280  or consent of department chair and admission to Cameron School of Business. Development of an approach to forecasting through the study of time-series techniques including moving averages, exponential smoothing, regression, and Box-Jenkins.


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  • BAN 485 - Introduction to Business Simulation

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: SCM 370  and admission to Cameron School of Business. Introduction to simulation models as tools in the analysis of business problems. Discrete event simulation models for production and service systems are introduced through the use of a computer simulation language.


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  • BAN 495 - Seminar in Business Analytics

    Credits: 1 - 3
    Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing and consent of the department chairperson and admission to Cameron School of Business. This course may be repeated under a different subtitle.


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  • BAN 498 - Internship in Business Analytics

    Credits: 1 - 6
    Prerequisites: Consent of faculty supervisor and admission to Cameron School of Business. Involves the application of business analytic skills developed in the academic environment to problems in a real-world operating environment. The participant will receive practical training and experience under the guidance of the staff of a local business or government organization and a faculty supervisor. Available internships are filled on a competitive basis. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.

    Liability Expense:
    Internship Liability Insurance: Additional Course Fee Details


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  • BAN 499 - Honors Work in Business Analytics

    Credits: 2 - 3
    Prerequisite: Senior standing and admission to Cameron School of Business. Independent work for honors students. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.


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Business Law
  

  • BLA 261 - Law and Society

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: For non-business majors only. Study of the American legal system and how the legal system affects the rights and activities of individuals. Examines and distinguishes the civil law system and the criminal law system. Topics also include tort law, contract law, property law, constitutional law, antitrust law, copyright law, and international law.


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  • BLA 304 - Legal Issues in Film and Entertainment Law

    Credits: 3
    (FST 304 ) Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. A study of the legal issues impacting the film and entertainment industry including the legal aspects of business organization, contracts, torts, agency, employment law, environmental regulation, and intellectual property rights.


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  • BLA 361 - Legal Environment of Business

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing or admission to the Cameron School of Business. Study of the organization and role of business enterprises in society and their relationships in government. Examines how the legal environment is influenced by changing social and ethical values. Topics include agency, antitrust, forms of business organization, environmental regulation, equal opportunity, labor law, product liability, and property rights.


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  • BLA 362 - Environmental Law

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. An examination of the purposes, methodology, and impacts of the environmental regulatory process, ranging from the traditional common law remedies to novel approaches such as the pollution rights markets. Students will gain a fundamental understanding of the context of environmental law.


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  • BLA 363 - Cyber Law

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: BLA 361  and admission to Cameron School of Business. A study of how the legal system impacts e-commerce. Examines how Trademark Law, Copyright Law and Patent Law impact e-commerce activities. Other topics include on-line contracting issues, taxation of e-commerce transactions on a statewide, national, and international basis, privacy concerns, obscenity, defamation, information security, computer criminal activities, as well as global e-commerce issues.


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  • BLA 371 - International Business Law

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing and admission to Cameron School of Business. An examination of the legal, political, social and cultural aspects of doing business abroad. The course will cover major legal systems of the world, the political and governmental structures of various nations, international organizations, the law of international business transactions, and the settlement of transnational legal disputes. The course also will highlight cultural challenges and opportunities that an American may encounter in international business.


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  • BLA 461 - Commercial Law

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing and admission to Cameron School of Business. Study of the commercial legal environment in which business enterprises operate. Examines the law of contracts, sales and warranties, security interests, commercial paper, and debtor and creditor rights.


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  • BLA 491 - Directed Individual Study

    Credits: 1 - 6
    Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing consent of the department chairperson and admission to Cameron School of Business. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.


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  • BLA 495 - Seminar in Business Law

    Credits: 1 - 3
    Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing consent of the department chairperson and admission to Cameron School of Business.. This course may be repeated under a different subtitle.


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  • BLA 498 - Internship in Business Law

    Credits: 1 - 6
    Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing, 3.0 overall GPA, consent of the department chairperson, and completion of BLA 361 . The internship activity must involve an aspect of the legal system that is approved by the Department chair. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.

    Liability Expense:
    Internship Liability Insurance: Additional Course Fee Details


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  • BLA 499 - Honors Work in Business Law

    Credits: 2 - 3
    Prerequisite: Senior standing and admission to Cameron School of Business. Independent work for honors students. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.


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Chemistry
  

  • CHM 101 - General Chemistry I

    Credits: 0 - 4
    Overview of the fundamental laws, principles and theories of chemistry; introduction to the techniques and equipment used in the chemical laboratory; interpretation of experimental results. A ‘C’ or better in CHM 101 is required to take certain advanced courses in chemistry. Partially satisfies University Studies II:Approaches and Perspectives/Scientific Approaches to the Natural World.


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  • CHM 102 - General Chemistry II

    Credits: 0 - 4
    Prerequisite: CHM 101 . In depth study of the fundamental laws, principles and theories of chemistry. Introduction to inorganic chemistry. Introduction to techniques and equipment used in the chemical laboratory. Interpretation of experimental results. A ‘C’ or better in CHM 102 is required to take certain advanced courses in chemistry.


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  • CHM 105 - Basic Concepts of Chemistry

    Credits: 3
    Terminal, relatively non-mathematical course for the non-science major. Topics include atomic and molecular structure as a basis for a general understanding of chemical reactions, reaction dynamics, environmental problems, energy resources, food additives, and nuclear power. Three lecture hours each week. May not be taken for credit after earning credit for CHM 102 .


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  • CHM 211 - Organic Chemistry I

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: CHM 102 with a grade of ‘C’ or better. Introduction to the chemistry of carbon compounds, including structure, reactions, mechanisms, and the concepts of organic synthesis. A ‘C’ or better in CHM 211 is required to take certain advanced courses in chemistry.The lab for this course is CHML 211 . It is strongly recommended that students take the lab (CHML 211 ) concurrently with the lecture.


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  • CHM 212 - Organic Chemistry II

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: CHM 211 with a grade of ‘C’ or better. Reactions and reaction mechanisms of organic compounds. A ‘C’ or better in CHM 212 is required to take certain advanced courses in chemistry.The lab for this course is CHML 212 . It is strongly recommended that students take the lab (CHML 212 ) concurrently with the lecture.


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  • CHM 235 - Quantitative Analysis

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: CHM 101 and  , with a grade of ‘C’ or better in CHM 102 . Data analysis and statistical methods; chemical equilibrium and analytical applications; volumetric analysis and spectrophotometry; acid-base chemistry; activities and other topics as time permits. Normally taken concurrently with CHML 235 .The lab for this course is  .


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  • CHM 291 - Introductory Research

    Credits: 1 - 3
    Prerequisite: Freshman or sophomore standing, and consent of instructor and department chair. Laboratory and computational research under faculty supervision beyond what is offered in existing courses. May be repeated up to a limit of 3 credit hours.


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  • CHM 292 - Special Topics: Good Manufacturing Practice

    Credits: 1
    Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) of medicinal products for human and veterinary use. Provides the history of drug regulation and GMP criteria and how the regulations are implemented in the current pharmaceutical industry.


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  • CHM 312 - Advanced Techniques Organic Chemistry

    Credits: 2
    Prerequisite: CHM 212 , with a grade of ‘C’ or better in both CHM 211 and CHM 212 . Theory and practice of chromatographic methods of separation and spectroscopic methods of identification.Normally taken concurrently with CHML 312 , the lab for this course.


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  • CHM 320 - Physical Chemistry I: Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy

    Credits: 4
    Prerequisites: CHM 102  with a grade of ‘C’ or better and MAT 161 , MAT 162 , PHY 101  or PHY 201  with a grade of ‘C-’ or better. An overview of topics in physical chemistry stressing fundamental concepts in quantum chemistry, statistical mechanics and spectroscopy.The lab for this course is CHML 320 .


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  • CHM 321 - Physical Chemistry II: Thermodynamics and Kinetics

    Credits: 3
    Prequisite: CHM 320 with a grade of ‘C’ or better. Prerequisite or corequisite: MAT 261 . An overview of topics in physical chemistry stressing fundamental concepts in thermodynamics and kinetics.The lab for this course is CHML 321 .


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  • CHM 350 - Introduction to Chemical Research

    Credits: 1

    Pre or corequisites: CHM 211 or CHM 235 with grades of ‘C’ or better. Registration limited to CHM majors. Introduction to chemical investigation, including use of the chemical literature, experimental design, proposal preparation, and communication of findings. One hour each week. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy.




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  • CHM 365 - Biochemistry I

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: BIO 201 and CHM 212 with a grade of ‘C’ or better. The structures of macromolecules, amino acids and vitamins, and the chemical principles governing their actions. Solution properties of macromolecules, enzyme kinetics and mechanisms, and metabolic regulation, emphasizing organic/physical chemistry. Basics of nucleic acids and biological transfer information. Satisfies University Studies VI: Common Requirements/Critical Reasoning.


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  • CHM 377 - Environmental Chemistry

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: CHM 102 . Introduction to the chemistry of air, soil, and natural waters. Processes of environmental degradation, cleanup, and pollution prevention. Selected current topics.The lab for this course is CHML 377 .


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  • CHM 380 - Forensic Chemistry

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: CHM 211  and CHML 211 . Theory and applications of trace organics and metals analyses, fiber and polymer analyses, toxicology, serology, drug and DNA chemistry, fingerprinting techniques, and chain of custody procedures. Three lecture hours per week. The optional 3-hour laboratory (CHML 380 ) may be registered for separately.


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  • CHM 415 - Physical Organic Chemistry

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: CHM 212 with a grade of ‘C’ or better. Theoretical and physical organic chemistry, including chemical bonding, stereochemistry and conformational analysis with applications to selected reaction mechanisms.


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  • CHM 417 - Medicinal Chemistry

    Credits: 3
    (CHM 517 ) Prerequisite: CHM 212 with a grade of ‘C: or better and one of either CHM 365 or BIO 465 . Study of the various principles involved in, and the multidisciplinary nature of, modern drug design. The course will focus on the chemical and biological principles that are fundamental to “medicinal chemistry” and upon the understanding of how and why certain chemicals interact at biological targets.


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  • CHM 425 - Computational Chemistry

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: CHM 320 with a grade of ‘C’ or better. Theory and hands-on training of basic computational chemistry; including molecular mechanics, semi-empirical and ab initio molecular orbit theory, density functional theory, and molecular dynamics.


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  • CHM 445 - Inorganic Chemistry

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: CHM 320 and CHM 350 with grades of ‘C’ or better. Study of periodic relationships; crystal lattice theory; transition metals and ions; crystal field theory; organometallic structures and reactions; and reaction mechanisms.The lab for this course is CHML 445 .


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  • CHM 466 - Biochemistry II

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: CHM 365 with a grade of ‘C’ or better or BIO 465 . Bioenergetics, structure and function of biomembranes, biosynthesis, and degradation of fatty acids, amino acids, and nucleotides, integration of metabolism, signal transduction, and the action of hormones. Structure and enzymology of DNA and RNA, genetic information, protein biosynthesis, and gene regulation.


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  • CHM 475 - Chemical Oceanography

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite:CHM 102 . Recommended prerequisite/corequisite: CHM 235 and OCN 150 . Introduction to chemical oceanography, including discussion of sources, distribution, forms of occurrence of chemical species in seawater; chemistry of salty solutions; air-sea interactions; marine carbonate system; organic compounds and trace elements in seawater; estuarine chmistry.


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  • CHM 480 - Chemistry Education Research and Practice

    Credits: 3
    (CHM 580) Prerequisite: CHM 212 or permission of instructor. Selected topics from chemistry education research. Focus on current research about learning theories, epistemology, representations of chemical structure, technology use in the chemistry clasroom, and laboratories.


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  • CHM 485 - Industrial and Polymer Chemistry

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: CHM 212 with a grade of ‘C’ or better. An overview of major industrial processes, the synthesis and significance of major industrial chemicals. Polymer chemisty to include synthesis, properties, and applications is covered. Some specialty topics such as pharmaceutical chemistry and agricultural chemistry are also briefly covered.


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  • CHM 486 - Fundamentals of Heterocycles with Emphasis on Pharmaceuticals

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: CHM 212 with a grade of ‘C’ or better. Well over half of all known organic compounds and most pharmaceuticals are heterocyles (containing an atom other than C in the ring), yet their chemistry is hardly touched on in conventional courses. Topics include the nomenclature, properties, synthesis, and pharmaceutical applications of heterocycles.


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  • CHM 490 - Special Topics In Chemistry

    Credits: 1 - 3
    (CHM 592 ) Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing and consent of instructor. Selected topics in chemistry that are beyond the scope of regular course offerings. May be repeated once under a different subtitle.


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  • CHM 491 - Directed Individual Study

    Credits: 1 - 3
    Prerequisite: Overall GPA of at least 2.00, junior or senior standing, and consent of instructor, department chair and dean. Involves investigation under faculty supervision beyond what is offered in existing courses. For further information, consult the Directed Individual Studies section in this catalogue.


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  • CHM 495 - Senior Seminar

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: 25 semester hours of chemistry courses, including CHM 350 . Discussion of selected topics. One hour each week. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy.


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  • CHM 498 - Internship In Chemistry

    Credits: 3 - 12
    Prerequisite: CHM 212 , CHML 212 , CHM 235  and CHML 235 ; junior or senior standing in chemistry; consent of instructor; and GPA of at least 2.80 in chemistry. Practical field experience and academic training related to the student’s principal area of interest through a program of work and study within a business or agency. Student is supervised and evaluated jointly by a chemistry faculty member and an on-site supervisor. (Only three hours may count toward a major in chemistry.)

    Liability Expense:
    Internship Liability Insurance: Additional Course Fee Details


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  • CHM 499 - Honors Work in Chemistry

    Credits: 2 - 3
    Prerequisite: Second semester junior or senior standing. Independent study for honors students. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.


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  • CHML 320 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory I

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisite or corequisite: CHM 320 . Three laboratory hours each week. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive.This course is the lab for CHM 320.


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  • CHML 321 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory II

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisite or corequisite: CHM 321 . Three laboratory hours each week. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive.This course is the lab for CHM 321 .


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  • CHML 365 - Biochemistry Laboratory

    Credits: 2
    Prerequisite: CHML 212 . Pre or corequisite:CHM 365 . Theory and practice of biochemical techniques. Topics may include protein assays, protein purification, electrophoresis,enzyme kinetics, HPLC or proteins, buffers and pH, DNA isolation, and molecular visualization and modeling.


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  • CHML 380 - Forensic Chemistry Laboratory

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: CHM 211 , CHML 211 . Pre- or corequisite: CHM 380 . Laboratory techniques in forensic chemistry, including analyses of trace organics, metals and analyses, fibers and polymers; toxicology; serology; drug and DNA chemistry; fingerprinting; and chain of custody procedures. Three laboratory hours per week.


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Chinese
  

  • CHN 101 - Introductory Chinese I

    Credits: 3
    Emphasis on achievement of an active command of the language. Aural-oral practice; intensive study of the basic pattern of spoken Mandarin; reading, writing, and basic conversation. For students with one unit or less of high school Chinese. Partially satisfies University Studies I: Foundations/Foreign Language.


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  • CHN 102 - Introductory Chinese II

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite CHN 101 . Emphasis on achievement of an active command of the language. Aural-oral practice; intensive study of the basic pattern of spoken Mandarin; reading, writing, and basic conversation. Only for students who have successfully completed CHN 101 . Partially satisfies University Studies I: Foundations/Foreign Language.


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Classics
  

  • CLA 209 - Classical Literature in Translation: Topics

    Credits: 3
    (ENG 209 ) Prerequisite: ENG 201 . Major authors of ancient Greece and Rome. Emphasis on ancient literature in its social context and on classical themes in later literatures. May be repeated under a different subtitle. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Aesthetic, Interpretive, and Literary Perspectives. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive.


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  • CLA 210 - Mythology

    Credits: 3
    (ENG 210 ) Prerequisite: ENG 201 . The major mythological systems of Western society Greek, Roman and Norse. Mythology of other parts of the world and related material are also considered. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Aesthetic, Interpretive, and Literary Perspectives. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Historical and Philosophical Approaches. 


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  • CLA 330 - Women in Ancient Greece and Rome

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Women in ancient Greece and Rome through documentary, artistic and literary sources. Women’s economy and community, medical issues, slavery, religion, construction of gender roles, and images of heroines in literature and the arts. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Historical and Philosophical Approaches. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive.


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  • CLA 345 - Topics in Mythology

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Six hours of literature at the 200 level or above, or consent of instructor. The study of a selected theme in world mythologies. Content varies from semester to semester. May be repeated once under a different subtitle.


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  • CLA 491 - Directed Individual Study

    Credits: 1 - 3
    Prerequisite: Overall GPA of at least 2.00, junior or senior standing, and consent of instructor, department chair, and dean. Involves investigation under faculty supervision beyond what is offered in existing courses. For further information, consult Directed Individual Studies section in this catalogue.


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Clinical Research
  

  • CLR 250 - Introduction to Health Assessment and Medical Terminology

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Clinical Research Program. An introduction to concepts and techniques of health assessment. Includes a review of medical terminology. The focus is on assessments of individuals across the life span in the context of biopharmaceutical product development.


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  • CLR 301 - Introduction to Clinical Research

    Credits: 3

    Provides overview of people, terminology, execution, and regulations involved in clinical research process. Focuses on phases of biopharmaceutical product development and protection of human subjects. Emphasis on FDA evaluation of new products for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Open to non-majors.




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  • CLR 310 - Clinical Research Writing and Communications

    Credits: 3
    Pre-/Co-requisite: CLR 301 . Open only to students within the major, Clinical Research minor, or Entrepreneurship and Innovation minor. Examines principles and practice of scientific writing in clinical research field with emphasis on critical thinking, researching, and writing processes. Includes writing of such documents as standard operating procedures, proposals, literature reviews, short reports and letters. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive.


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  • CLR 320 - Scientific Literature Seminar

    Credits: 3
    Dissemination of scientific knowledge in various literary forms with critical analysis of how knowledge is relayed. Discussion, brief written assignments, and a research paper. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy.


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  • CLR 325 - Pharmacotherapeutics

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: CLR 301 .  Restricted to Clincal Research majors. Focuses on therapeutic uses and effects of drugs. Discusses drug classes that may be encountered in clincal protocols during new drug development. Reviews various medical conditions and summarizes basic pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, desired outcome, disease prevention, pharmacologic and non-pharmocologic therapy.


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  • CLR 330 - Fundamentals of Product Development

    Credits: 3
    Open only to students within the Clinical Research major, Clinical Research minor, or Entrepreneurship and Innovation minor. Broad view of biopharmaceutical product development. Process of development from early research, discovery, and formulation to include safety and efficacy requirements. Focuses on steps necessary for marketing approval by regulatory agencies and goals and objectives for each phase of the clinical development process.


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  • CLR 340 - Study and Site Management for Clinical Trials

    Credits: 3
    Corequisite: CLR 301 . Only open to students within the Clinical Research major. Operational aspects of clinical trials at the site level, including financial, personnel, and legal considerations. Introduces relevant regulations and guidelines including ICH GCP. Includes discussion of roles, responsibilities, and perspectives of the subject, clinical study coordinator, prinicipal investigator, sponsor, and contract research organization. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy.


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  • CLR 350 - Understanding Medical Terminology and Clinical Endpoints

    Credits: 3
    Audio-visual approach to study of medical terminology, body systems, diagnostic procedures, and pharmacology. Emphasizes word construction, spelling, usage, comprehension, pronunciation, abbreviations. Applies terminology to clinical study endpoints commonly used to measure safety and efficacy of a biopharmaceutical product.


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  • CLR 410 - Advanced Scientific Writing

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: CLR 310 . Restricted to students with declared major/minor in Clinical Research. Focuses on writing approaches, style, and sources of information used to create clinical research documents including protocols, manuscripts, reports, informed consent. Encourages critical thinking by summarizing information from multiple sources with varying degrees of quality. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive.


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  • CLR 420 - Regulatory Affairs

    Credits: 3
    Open only to students within the Clinical Research major or Entrepreneurship and Innovation minor. In-depth coverage of the requirements for worldwide marketing applications. Examination of the regulatory review process and regulatory agency interactions. Emphasis on late phase of clinical investigations and marketing considerations, including safety reporting.


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  • CLR 430 - Managing and Monitoring Clinical Trials

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: CLR 301 , CLR 330 , and CLR 340 . Restricted to Clinical Research majors. Reviews theoretical principles and practices guiding trial monitoring, project management, and trial phases including planning, initiation, monitoring and closing. Discusses roles and responsibilities of people and groups focusing on protocol development, site monitoring, quality assurance, data management and overall trial management.


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  • CLR 440 - Bioanalytics

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: CLR 301 , CLR 330 , CLR 350 . Restricted to CLR majors and minors. Examines study designs and statistical analyses commonly used in biopharmaceutical clinical trials and post-marketing studies with focus on interpreting descriptive and inferential statistics. Explores techniques such as randomization, blinding, and placebo-control. Reviews industry processes for data analysis. Discusses basic concepts in epidemiology, pharmacoeconomics, psychometrics/patient-reported outcomes. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy. Satisfies University Studies VI: Common Requirements/Critical Reasoning.

     


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  • CLR 450 - Data Management

    Credits: 4
    Restricted to Clinical Research majors. Role and responsibilities of data management in clinical research. Topics include organization, collection, review, and tracking of data; technology platforms; case report form design, and regulations. Includes an applied component to learn data structure and manipulation.


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  • CLR 460 - Senior Seminar

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: CLR 496 . Corequiste: CLR 497 . Restricted to Clinical Research majors who are in their final semester. Must be taken withCLR 497 . Focuses on role identification, clinical research skill set development, written and verbal communication skills, professionalism, interviewing techniques, social media for career exploration. Requires a face-to-face or live web-based presentation. Documentation of internship experiences, goals, and objectives may be used in CLR 460 assignments.


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  • CLR 496 - Clinical Research Internship I

    Credits: 6
    Prerequisites: CLR 301 , CLR 310 , CLR 325 , CLR 330 , CLR 340 , CLR 350 . Restricted to Clinical Research majors, requires UNCW internship liability insurance, students must work with faculty placement in prior semester. Practical experience, 14 hours weekly at clinical research site, includes online course with learning modules that enhance the experience and discuss issues arising in the practicum. Students and participating organizations are matched to provide a comprehensive clinical research experience. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.

    Liability Expense:
    Internship Liability Insurance: Additional Course Fee Details


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  • CLR 497 - Clinical Research Internship II

    Credits: 6
    Prerequisites: CLR 496 . Restricted to majors, requires UNCW internship liability insurance, students must work with faculty on placement in prior semester. Continuation of practical experience, 14 hours weekly at clinical research site, includes online courses with learning modules that enhance the experience and discuss issues arising in the practicum. Students and participating organizations are matched to provide a compreshensive clinical research experience. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.

    Liability Expense:
    Internship Liability Insurance: Additional Course Fee Details


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  • CLR 498 - Senior Internship

    Credits: 6 - 12
    Prerequisites for section 800 and 801: All 300-level CLR courses. A practical experience at one or more clinical research sites. Students and participating organizations are matched to provide a comprehensive clinical research experience. Course split into two 6-credit sections during the fall and spring semesters of student’s senior year. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.

    Liability Expense:
    Internship Liability Insurance: Additional Course Fee Details


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College of Health and Human Services
  

  • CHHS 205 - Introduction to Health and Human Services

    Credits: 3
    Explores career opportunities in health and human services. Studies the health and human service system in the United States and locally as it has been affected by history, changing values, and changes in the economic and political environment. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Understanding Human Institutions and Behaviors.


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  • CHHS 210 - Creating Happiness and Well-Being

    Credits: 3
    An introduction to the study of topics related to happiness and its impact on quality of life. Students will learn principles and theoretical models targeted at increasing and/or sustaining happiness. The course will focus on big-picture issues and real-world applications. Partially satisfies University Studies II:Approaches and Perspectives/Understanding Human Institutions and Behaviors.


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  • CHHS 215 - Military Transitions: Successful Reintegration to Civilian and Academic Life

    Credits: 3
    Restriction: Only open to military veterans and family members or by permission of instructor. This course will help future, active-duty, and veteran military personnel understand and effectively address the challenges United States veteran military personnel and their family members face when reintegrating to civilian and academic life. Students will learn about the differences between US military and civilian/academic life, and the challenges associated with making a successful transition. Students will assess their current wellbeing and apply strategies to pursue a fulfilling life. The course emphasizes the application of lifestyle choices and behavioral change across the dimensions of wellness for improved civilian and academic life quality.


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  • CHHS 250 - Special Topics in Health & Human Services

    Credits: 1 - 3
    Repeatable for up to 3 credits. Study of a selected topic in Health and Human Services not covered in sufficient breadth or depth in existing courses. May be repeated under a separate course title.


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  • CHHS 450 - Special Topics in Health & Human Services

    Credits: 1 - 3
    Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. Repeatable for up to 6 credits. Study of a selected topic in Health and Human Services not covered in sufficient breadth or depth in existing courses. May be repeated under a separate course title.


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  • CHHS 491 - Directed Individual Study

    Credits: 1 - 6
    Prerequisite: Overall GPA of at least 2.00, junior or senior standing, and consent of instructor, school director and dean. Involves investigation under faculty supervision beyond what is offered in existing courses. For further information, consult the Directed Individual Studies section in this catalogue.


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  • CHHS 495 - Innovation in Health Education

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Only open to students enrolled in a major in the College of Health and Human Services. Focuses on applications for health management and well being for older adults and their families. Uses technological advances of ipads and smart phones to better prepare allied health professionals. Particular attention paid to fitness safety, disease management, nutrition, end of life care, and caregiving. Students will use their knowledge to educate older adults currently living in the community.


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  • CHHS 499 - Honors Work in Health and Human Services

    Credits: 1 - 6
    Prerequisite: Eligibility for honors program and senior standing. Repeatable for up to six credits. Independent study for honors students. Satisfies University V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.


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Communication Studies
  

  • COM 101 - Public Speaking

    Credits: 3
    Preparation and presentation of public speeches, with emphasis on reasoning, evidence, organization, delivery, and analysis of speeches by self and others.


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  • COM 104 - Concepts in Communication Studies

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to communication concepts central to interpersonal relationships, organizations, mass media and other contexts of communication. Focus on concepts and skills that have a practical impact on the student’s understanding and practice of communication. Designed specifically for students not intending to become communication studies majors. Partially satisfies University Studies II:Approaches and Perspectives/Understanding Human Institutions and Behaviors.


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  • COM 105 - Introduction to Communication Studies

    Credits: 3
    Designed specifically for potential communication studies majors. Deeper overview of the discipline and our department. Emphasis on foundational concepts for practicing, describing, and evaluating communication; and on skills necessary to understand, evaluate, and apply research in the discipline as a communication specialist. Non majors see COM 104: Concepts in Communication Studies . Partially satisfies University Studies II:Approaches and Perspectives/Understanding Human Institutions and Behaviors.


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  • COM 116 - Performance of Literature

    Credits: 3
    Analysis of poetry, prose, and ethnographic texts through the medium of oral performance. Emphasis is on literary selection, textual analysis, performance analysis and characterization, and other strategies and skills. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Aesthetic, Interpretive, and Literary Perspectives. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in Our Diverse Nation.


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  • COM 160 - Engaging Contemporary Media

    Credits: 3
    Exploration of the structures, systems, effects, conventions, and genres of contemporary media. Emphasis on improving media literacy to foster informed, critical, and discerning interaction with media. COM majors may use this as University Studies or as elective credits within the major, but not both. Partially satisfies University Studies II:Approaches and Perspectives/Understanding Human Institutions and Behaviors.


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  • COM 200 - Research Methods

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: CSC 105 and a grade of ‘B’ or above in COM 105 . Restricted to pre-communication studies majors. Overview of research methods and how research is used to answer questions and support claims. Includes secondary, quantitative, qualitative, and critical research. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy.


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  • COM 211 - Storytelling and Culture

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: COM 116 or consent of instructor. Explores stories as the production and communication of culture. Emphasizes storytelling as performance with attention to personal stories, stories of others, shared cultural stories including fairy tales, myths, and folktales. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in Our Diverse Nation. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.


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  • COM 212 - Storytelling in the Community

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Storytelling in real-life contexts with an emphasis on performing for elementary school children; theoretical foundations of performance strategies for participatory storytelling; audience-adaptation storytelling techniques for literary and personal stories. May be repeated for a credit up to nine hours. ( A maximum of three hours may be used toward major degree requirements.)


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