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BTS 384 - Topics in the History of Christianity (2 credits, offered on demand or discretion of department, consult department)
A historical study of a religious group, theological movement or important leader in the history of the Christian church.
Note: This course may be repeated for credit provided a different topic is studied.
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BTS 385 - Topics in Religion (2-4 credits, alternate years, consult department)
A study of an interdisciplinary area of religion, not sufficiently covered by other courses, in response to student or faculty interests.
Note: This course may be repeated for credit provided a different topic is studied.
Prerequisite: BTS250 or permission of instructor.
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BTS 390CC - World Religions (4 credits) (NWCore option under Cross-Cultural Engagement)
The major religions of the world are examined in the light of the Christian faith. This course emphasizes the interaction of religion and culture with a view to cross-cultural understanding. In-depth research into a specific topic related to world religions is required.
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BTS 392 - Topics in Mission and Justice (4 credits, alternate years, consult department)
A topical and selective study of major missional themes, including justice and development, permitting students to read and reflect intensively upon the nature and challenge of Christian mission. Topics may vary from year to year. Sample topics might include Reconciliation, The Finality of Christ in a Pluralistic World, Interfaith Dialogue, Contextualization, Postmodern Apologetics. A missional service learning component is required, consisting of at least 20 hours of student engagement in meeting an identified missional community need.
Note: This course may be repeated for credit provided a different topic is studied.
Prerequisite: BTS290 or permission of instructor.
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BTS 417 - Internship (2 credits may apply toward the major)
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BTS 472SR - Bible, Theology and Vocation: Exploring Texts and Contexts (4 credits)
This disciplinary capstone course fulfills both the NWCore Senior Seminar (SR) requirement and a requirement for Religion and CE/YM majors. Building on the basic FYS questions (Who am I? Who are my neighbors? How will we live in the world?), this course will explore the intersection of biblical theology with one’s vocation in light of scripture and Christian theological reflection. Students will complete weekly writing assignments, participate in seminar leadership through presiding and lecturing, and complete a major final paper in which they reflect on their college curricular and co-curricular experiences, engage biblical and theological texts in light of a variety of ancient and modern cultural contexts, and reflect on their faith development and sense of vocation.
Prerequisites: BTS150, BTS250 and senior class standing. The course is open to students of other majors.
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BUS 200 - Principles of Marketing (2 credits)
This course introduces students to marketing terminology; defines the elements and activities necessary to create, communicate and deliver value through beneficial exchanges; and enables students to understand and replicate the marketing process at any entry level.
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BUS 201 - Principles of Management (2 credits)
This course introduces the student to the basic principles of management. It includes the understanding of managers’ actions in the work place, on the organization and employees. It includes the study of basic management tools and techniques.
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BUS 205 - Project Management (2 credits)
This course is an introduction to the field of project management. The main objective is to gain a basic overview of how project management is an art, a science, and a practice. Students will gain technical skills but even more importantly soft skills. Projects are about people, working with people, using skills like communication, working effectively in teams, interpersonal skills, time management, critical thinking, and organizational skills that are all highly valued by employers. The course will emphasize experiential learning and collaborative learning.
Prerequisites: BUS200 or BUS201.
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BUS 210 - New Venture Innovation (2 credits)
This course is a foundational course designed to inspire and engage students in dimensions that drive new ideas as well as the methods and tools to develop innovation and problem solving. Students will address practical problems associated with starting a business, including a feasibility analysis. The focus is to empower learning through entrepreneurial thinking and immerse students in experiences that will develop skills for new ventures. This course will be of value to students of all majors and requires no specialized knowledge.
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BUS 221 - Introduction to Legal Environment (2 credits)
The goal of this course is to provide the student with an introduction to the American legal system from a Christian perspective. Emphasis is placed on those topics which are particularly relevant to business and business transactions.
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BUS 225 - Practicum in Business (1 credit)
This course is a directed practicum in business for students and is by arrangement with instructor and on-site supervisor(s). The course will provide initial practical work experience in the field of business.
Note: Requires 25 clock hours of work experience. Graded on a pass/no pass basis. Course may be repeated one time.
Prerequisites: ACC215, BUS200 or BUS201.
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BUS 300 - Principles of Finance (2 credits)
This course covers the basic principles, theory and techniques of financial decision-making in the structure of a corporation.
Prerequisites: ACC215 and ACC216; and either MAT109QR or MAT117QR.
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BUS 304 - Investments (4 credits)
Models of risk and return are carefully developed to provide a basis for assessing investment opportunities and to enhance our understanding of the role and importance of financial markets. A considerable portion of the course will be devoted to the pricing of derivative securities including options, forward contracts and futures contracts.
Prerequisite: BUS300 or ACC315.
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BUS 305 - Organizational Behavior and Theory (4 credits, alternate years, consult department)
This course will review the major historical and contemporary themes and phases of organizational theory and behavior. The class will examine and discuss the evolution and practice of the modern organization. The course will provide an understanding of the key concepts and principles of organization theory and behavior. This course will provide an opportunity for critical analysis of practical application of the concepts identified through the readings and lecture.
Prerequisite: BUS201.
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BUS 308 - Methods of Teaching Secondary Business (3 credits; alternate years, consult department)
This course is the study of the content, techniques, materials and theory for teaching business at the secondary level. This course requires a 30 hour practicum and is required of each candidate seeking an endorsement in this content area.
Note: The course does not count toward a major or minor in business education, business administration, accounting or economics.
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BUS 309 - Human Resource Management (4 credits)
Students study the development of human resources management, including history, policies, practices and applications. Specific attention is paid to the study of the processes involving the management of human resources and its legal environment.
Prerequisite: BUS201 or permission of instructor.
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BUS 310x - Servant-Leadership (2 credits; alternate years, consult department)
This course invites students to explore the philosophy of servant-leadership, identify its characteristics, and discover its broad applications. The purpose of this course is to provide students with a deeper understanding of the paradox of being a servant-leader and to empower students to practice servant-leadership and to serve and love God’s world.
Prerequisite: Must be sophomore standing or higher.
Cross-Referenced: Cross-referenced in Christian education and youth ministry.
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BUS 315WI - Business Writing (2 credits) (Writing intensive)
Business Writing is an interdisciplinary writing course designed to provide instruction on writing skills relevant to the workplace. The course focuses on the practice and study of methods of written communication that are utilized in the professional world. This course explores techniques and strategies specific to business writing through in-class lectures and exercises, a group project, and individual writing assignments.
Prerequisites: sophomore standing and two ACC, AGR, BUS or ECO courses.
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BUS 321 - Business Law (4 credits)
This course is designed to acquaint students with the legal principles which, when followed, allow business transactions to run smoothly and with predictability. The topics include contracts, agency and property law, plus criminal law, torts, the Uniform Commercial Code, the litigation process and alternatives to litigation. Both business and non-business students can benefit from this basic course on Anglo-American law.
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BUS 323 - Operations Management (4 credits)
This course integrates the theory, scope and practice of operations in industrial and service settings and the importance of supply chain management as a recent development in operations management. It includes the study of quality, lean management, supply chain management, capacity, scheduling, inventory control, logistics, forecasting and coordination. A strong emphasis is placed on practical and behavioral aspects of operations management.
Prerequisite: BUS201.
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BUS 325 - Integrated Marketing Communications (4 credits)
This course will examine promotional and integrated communication strategies which include various marketing communication functions: sales promotion, personal selling, branding, event promotion, public relations, advertising, and interactive marketing. Students will learn to utilize this information in developing effective marketing communication strategies and programs.
Prerequisite: BUS200.
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BUS 328 - Sales (4 credits)
This course is a study of the skills needed to develop and manage long-term relationships with customers and suppliers. Emphasis is placed on relationship selling, presentation, prospecting, handling objectives and closing techniques with consideration given to differences in the global marketplace.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
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BUS 330 - Customer Relationship Management (4 credits)
This course examines customer relationship management (CRM) and its application in marketing, sales, and service. Effective CRM strategies help companies align business process with customer centric strategies using people, technology, and knowledge. Companies strive to use CRM to optimize the identification, acquisition, growth and retention of desired customers to gain competitive advantage and maximize profit. Anyone interested in working with customers and CRM technology and would like to be responsible for the development of any major aspect of CRM will find this course beneficial.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
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BUS 350 - Topics in International Business (3-5 credits; non-yearly, consult department)
This is an upper-level course that will involve an international trip. Students will observe business principles as practiced in other countries. It will explore concepts from management, marketing, finance, and accounting, as well as economic implications. Tours of businesses in other countries will play a prominent role in this course.
Note: This course will not meet the NWCore requirements for Cross-Cultural Engagement.
Prerequisites: Approved application and sophomore standing.
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BUS 360 - Organizational Leadership (4 credits)
This course offers students an extensive examination of leadership in organizations and provides a set of experiences that are designed to enhance self-awareness and capacity for effective leadership. As such, students will explore both how organizations function and leadership and followership choices within organizations. The coursework will allow individuals to begin to develop a vision of their leadership practice within a perspective of how organizations work in God’s world. It will include an overview of issues related to organizational leadership, including the definition of organizations, theories of leadership, characteristics and behaviors of leaders as well as varying contexts under which leaders must perform.
Prerequisites: Junior standing or permission of instructor.
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BUS 400 - Entrepreneurship (4 credits)
This course presents and develops a process to follow in order to successfully navigate entrepreneurship. Students will expand upon their development of a business idea into an entrepreneurial firm and then learn how to manage and grow the firm. It also includes interaction with successful Christian entrepreneurs from a broad spectrum of businesses. Students will learn the theories of entrepreneurship, meet entrepreneurs who will share their journey, and focus on crafting their own business plan.
Prerequisite: BUS210 and junior class standing.
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BUS 401 - Consumer Behavior (4 credits)
This course explores the cultural, social, personal and psychological factors influencing buyer behavior; buying-decision processes and stages; and learning theory integrated with consumer beliefs and attitudes.
Prerequisite: BUS200.
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BUS 403SR - Strategic and Ethical Management (4 credits)
This capstone management course is designed to assist students in analyzing and synthesizing the material covered in other courses throughout their studies along with integrating their faith with that of their business education. It focuses on an integrated approach to management decision-making using all of the functional areas of business with an emphasis on strategic thinking.
Prerequisite: completion of business core and senior class standing.
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BUS 404 - Advanced Corporate Finance (4 credits)
This course is a continuation of Principles of Finance. We will explore topics such as the cost of capital, capital structure and dividend policy, and analyze their significance in long-term financing decisions. We will also examine international aspects of corporate finance and the management of risk with derivative securities.
Prerequisite: BUS300 or ACC315.
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BUS 406 - Marketing Research (4 credits)
In this course, students learn to identify research needs, select research techniques, design research projects, develop research instruments and understand descriptive statistical methods. The goal is to equip them for reading, interpreting and conducting business research.
Prerequisites: MAT116QR or MAT117QR, BUS200 and BUS205.
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BUS 415 - International Business (4 credits)
This course is designed to assist students in applying what they have learned in other courses to the international business environment. An emphasis on culture and the interconnections of management functions in global commerce provide an integrated approach to international management decision-making, using all of the functional areas of business.
Prerequisite: junior or senior class standing.
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BUS 418 - International Internship (4 credits may apply toward the major)
Domestic students (from the United States) are required to complete an internship in a country outside of the United States. This may be done in conjunction with a Semester Study Abroad when available. International students are required to complete an internship in a country that is not their home (passport issuing) country. For international students, this may be completed by working with a business involved in international trade that is located in the United States.
Prerequisite: approval by department chair.
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BUS 430WIx - Entity Tax and Law (4 credits) (Writing intensive)
This course is a continuation of Individual Income Tax and Business Law. This course will focus on the legal and tax differences between partnerships, LLC’s and the corporate business structure as well as how those differences impact management decision-making. Other topics covered may include federal regulation of business, estate planning and bankruptcy.
Prerequisites: ACC307 and BUS321 or permission of instructor.
Cross-Referenced: Cross-referenced in accounting.
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BUS 432 - Small Business Management (4 credits)
This course focuses on current theory and practice relating to starting and continuing management of small and family businesses. As such, it is designed for students contemplating management or ownership of a small business. The course will focus on leadership, decision-making, management, marketing, financial controls and other necessary processes to ensure the successful start-up and long-term health of a small business enterprise. It will include identifying the particularities of small business management, analyzing process and life cycle, focusing on growth, and taking an emphasis on total quality management.
Prerequisites: ACC216, BUS201 and junior standing.
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BUS 473 - Advanced Derivatives (3 credits; alternate years, consult department)
This is an advanced course in derivative markets. A basic understanding of derivative pricing as would be found in an undergraduate investments text is assumed. Topics will include binomial option pricing, the Black-Scholes-Merton model, Brownian motion and Ito’s Lemma, and interest rate models. Material corresponding to the Society of Actuaries Exam MFE: Actuarial Models and Finance Economics will be covered.
Prerequisites: MAT116QR or MAT117QR, MAT112QR, MAT211, BUS304 or permission of instructor.
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CHE 101SN - College Chemistry (4 credits) (NWCore option under Science and the Natural World)
This course is an introduction to inorganic chemistry, with an emphasis on the health sciences. It is well suited for students whose programs require one year of chemistry.
Note: Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory period per week. Open to all students. A fee is associated with this course.
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CHE 102 - College Chemistry (4 credits)
An introductory course in organic and biological chemistry. The content is especially suited to meet the needs of students whose programs require only one year of chemistry.
Note: Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory period per week. A fee is associated with this course.
Prerequisite: CHE101SN.
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CHE 105SN - Topics in Chemistry (4 credits) (The topic of Forensics is an NWCore option under Science and the Natural World)
This course offers an introductory level chemical exploration of interdisciplinary scientific, cultural, or theological topics. Possible topics include energy and environment, forensic chemistry, chemistry and art, nanotechnology, and medicinal chemistry.
Note: A fee is associated with this course.
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CHE 108ASN - General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (4 credits) (NWCore option under Science and the Natural World)
General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (GOB) is a one-semester survey of inorganic, organic, and biological principles. Topics include atomic and molecular structure, chemical reactions, organic and biological molecules, solutions, acid-based chemistry, and metabolism. The treatment of topics is predominantly descriptive and the course is recommended for programs that require one semester of chemistry. This course does not count toward a chemistry major or minor, nor does it count toward the biology cognate requirements.
This course is offered concurrently online and on-campus. The online course includes online lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week; it is only open to RN-BSN students. The on-campus course includes three lecture periods and one three-hour laboratory per week and is open to students who are in a pre-nursing cohort.
Note: Students with math ACT scores below 19 are strongly encouraged to take Basic Algebra prior to enrolling in this course.
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CHE 108SN - General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (4 credits) (NWCore option under Science and the Natural World)
General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (GOB) is a one-semester survey of inorganic, organic, and biological principles. Topics include atomic and molecular structure, chemical reactions, organic and biological molecules, solutions, acid-based chemistry, and metabolism. The treatment of topics is predominantly descriptive and the course is recommended for programs that require one semester of chemistry. This course does not count toward a chemistry major or minor, nor does it count toward the biology cognate requirements.
This course is offered concurrently online and on-campus. The online course includes online lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week; it is only open to RN-BSN students. The on-campus course includes three lecture periods and one three-hour laboratory per week and is open to students who are in a pre-nursing cohort.
Note: Students with math ACT scores below 19 are strongly encouraged to take Basic Algebra prior to enrolling in this course.
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CHE 111 - General Chemistry (4 credits)
An introductory course in chemistry that emphasizes physical and inorganic concepts, problems and calculations. Topics include chemical reactions, stoichiometry, properties of gases, thermochemistry, theories of atomic structure, and chemical bonding. The general chemistry sequence (Chemistry 111 and Chemistry 112) is recommended for students with good math / science preparations who intend to proceed to advanced courses in chemistry, the biological sciences or engineering.
Note: Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory period per week. A fee is associated with this course.
Prerequisites: high school chemistry and ACT math score of at least 24 (SAT 570 or above).
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CHE 112 - General Chemistry (4 credits)
A continuation of Chemistry 111. Topics covered include kinetics, thermodynamics, chemical equilibria, acid-base chemistry and nuclear chemistry.
Note: Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory period per week. A fee is associated with this course.
Prerequisite: CHE111 or consent of the instructor.
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CHE 211 - Quantitative Analysis (4 credits; alternate years, consult department)
The theory and practice of volumetric and gravimetric analysis, including the use of oxidation-reduction reactions and spectrophotometry.
Note: Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory period per week. A fee is associated with this course.
Prerequisite: CHE112 or CHE102 and permission of instructor.
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CHE 315 - Instrumental Analysis (4 credits; alternate years, consult department)
A study of the theory and operation of common laboratory instruments. Topics include: infrared, visible and ultraviolet spectroscopy; atomic absorption and emission spectroscopy; nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy; mass spectrometry; gas and liquid chromatography; electrochemical methods.
Note: Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory period per week. A fee is associated with this course.
Prerequisite: CHE211 or permission of instructor.
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CHE 321 - Organic Chemistry (4 credits)
The study of carbon compounds and their functional groups, including nomenclature, synthesis, reactions, structures, mechanisms and spectroscopic analysis.
Note: Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory period per week. A fee is associated with this course.
Prerequisites: CHE102 or 112 or permission of instructor.
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CHE 322 - Organic Chemistry (4 credits)
A continuation of the study of carbon compounds and their functional groups, including nomenclature, synthesis, reactions, structures, mechanisms and spectroscopic analysis.
Note: Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory period per week. A fee is associated with this course.
Prerequisite: CHE321.
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CHE 326x - Biochemistry: Proteins and Metabolism (4 credits)
A fundamental course surveying biomolecules, catabolism, bioenergetics and biosynthesis.
Note: Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory period per week. A fee is associated with this course.
Prerequisites: CHE321 and 322.
Cross-Referenced: Cross-referenced in biology.
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CHE 411 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3 credits; alternate years, consult department)
A study of the chemistry of metals and nonmetals with an emphasis on periodicity, chemical bonding, structure and reaction mechanisms.
Prerequisite: CHE322.
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CHE 417 - Internship (4 credits may apply toward the major)
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CHE 425x - Biology/Chemistry Research Seminar (1/4 credit; non-yearly, consult department)
A weekly research seminar of in- progress studies in chemistry and biology by Northwestern students, faculty and selected invited guests from other institutions. Featuchemistry: Proteins and Metabolism A fundamental course surveying biomolecres presentation, discussion, analysis and critique of original research.
Note: Course may be repeated. Graded on a pass/no pass basis. Student must attend 90% of the total number of seminars offered during the term to receive a passing grade.
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
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CHE 433WIx - Introductory Physical Chemistry (4 credits; alternate years, consult department) (Writing intensive)
An introductory course in chemical thermodynamics, quantum chemistry and chemical kinetics.
Note: Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory period per week. A fee is associated with this course.
Prerequisites: MAT112QR; and CHE112 or PHY212.
Cross-Referenced: Cross-referenced in physics.
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CHE 436x - Intermediate Physical Chemistry (4 credits; alternate years, consult department)
An intermediate course in chemical thermodynamics, quantum chemistry, and chemical kinetics.
Note: Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory period per week. A fee is associated with this course.
Prerequisite: CHE433WIx.
Cross-Referenced: Cross-referenced in physics.
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CHE 450SR - Science and Christian Faith (3 credits)
Science and Christian Faith is a senior seminar course designed for biology and chemistry majors. The course revisits the three FYS course questions: Who am I? Who are my neighbors? How will we live in the world? Our thoughtful examination of these three questions will draw on knowledge gained from your biology and chemistry courses, but also integrates broadly with your liberal arts education (religion, philosophy, etc.) as we explore questions of origins, creation care, and bioethics and through the lens of Christian faith and theology. The readings, written assignments, oral presentations, and discussions will lead us to consider how God calls us, as scientists and people of faith, to be agents of redemption in our world.
Prerequisite: senior biology or chemistry major. Junior biology or chemistry majors who cannot take this course during their senior year may request permission from their advisor who will consult with the department chairs to register.
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COM 101x - Mass Media and Society (4 credits)
Examines the historical development, organization and structure of the mass media in contemporary society, as well as related issues and problems. Suggests Christian perspectives on use of and participation in the mass media.
Cross-Referenced: Cross-referenced in theatre/speech.
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COM 185WI - Media Writing (4 credits) (Writing intensive)
Students learn genres of writing for print and broadcast journalism and video, as well as for public relations and advertising. They learn these genres in relation to each other and in relation to their organizational contexts and audiences. Included are reporting, organizing and writing, as well as basic legal and ethical guidelines for reporters and writers in journalism and PR.
Prerequisite: COM101X or permission of the instructor.
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COM 202 - Video Production (2 credits)
This course introduces students to some of the basic equipment, aesthetic techniques and procedures used in creating short videos. Students will practice these skills through a series of projects, assessing how the techniques could be applied to their unique areas of study.
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COM 210 - Topics in Communications (2-4 credits; alternate years, consult department)
An exploration of an area or genre of communication not adequately covered in the current curriculum. See the professor listed for details about the current topic.
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COM 215 - Practicum in Public Relations (1 credit)
Practical experience in public relations related projects such as publicity, promotions, employee and customer relations, special events, advertising, Web design, corporate research, grant writing, and human resources development and training. Project sites and sponsors may be campus departments and organizations, community businesses, and non-profit organizations.
Note: Graded on a pass/no pass basis. Course may be repeated.
Prerequisites: completion of, or enrollment in, any of the following courses: COM230, 261, 263, 315, 332, 355, and ENG288, or permission of instructor.
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COM 217 - Communication Practicum in Print Media (1 credit)
Practical experience working on the campus newspaper, the Beacon, or the college yearbook, the Cornerstone.
Note: Graded on a pass/no pass basis. Course may be repeated.
Prerequisite: students must be accepted for membership on one of these publications before signing up for the practicum.
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COM 225 - Media Law and Ethics (2 credits)
This class explores the ethical and legal judgments of media professionals both past and present in an attempt to reveal the process by which important communications decisions are made. By exploring the successes and failures of others, students will learn to hone their own decision-making skills. They will also learn how the law affects their field and ultimately the decision-making processes of members of the media. Finally, this course will show students there is no such thing as a universal ethic and that their own principles will not always agree with the principles of others. Students will come to understand the differences between secular ethical considerations and their own Christian values.
Prerequisite: COM101.
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COM 230 - Principles of Public Relations (3 credits; alternate years, consult department)
Introduction to the field of public relations. Its focus is on public relations theory and practice with an emphasis on emerging trends. This course is offered as an overview covering public relations history, theories, strategies and tactics.
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COM 261 - Feature Writing (2 credits; non-yearly, consult department)
Study of interviewing practices, research methods, organization, and interest-gathering techniques necessary for writing longer articles, profiles, columns and consumer affairs writing.
Prerequisite: COM185WI or permission of instructor.
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COM 263 - Layout and Design (3 credits)
Covers basic principles of design as they apply to a wide variety of publications. Emphasis on selecting type, art and graphics appropriate to subject matter, purpose and audience.
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COM 310 - Advanced Topics in Communications (2-4 credits; alternate years, consult department)
This course is designed to be an upper- level course providing in-depth and additional knowledge and/or skill in specific discipline areas that are not well covered in the current curriculum. Topics will vary according to students’ interests and needs, changes and developments in the communication discipline and practice, and faculty skills and interest. Potential topics may include additional instruction in advertising, public relations, magazine writing, advanced news writing and editing, advanced video editing, digital video directing, and international and intercultural communication.
Prerequisites: to be determined by department.
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COM 315 - Writing and Design for the Web (3 credits; non-yearly, consult department)
Study of writing and design for a Web environment. Students will analyze Internet sites and design sites of their own, using a standard program for Web design.
Prerequisites: any of the following: COM263, ART220, ART230, or permission of instructor.
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COM 332 - Advertising Campaigns (3 credits; alternate years, consult department)
The primary objectives of this course are knowledge integration skills application. By conceiving, researching, creating, executing, and evaluation a comprehensive advertising communication plan that incorporates research, creative, media, and promotions, students will understand how various components work together to provide a client with a cohesive campaign that communicates their message. Students will give a formal oral presentation to their client that includes a usable campaign and all the creative materials needed to execute the campaign.
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COM 340 - News Writing and Editing (4 credits, non-yearly, consult department)
Principles of clear and forceful journalistic writing. Includes fact gathering, story planning, lead and head writing. Attention to editing for improved copy, headline writing, and selection of photographs and art work.
Prerequisite: COM185WI or permission of instructor.
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COM 355 - Organizational Communication (4 credits; alternate years)
Examination of the role of communication within and between organizations. Attention to communication tasks within an organization such as news releases, memo writing, conducting meetings, and communicating to an organization’s constituencies.
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COM 415SR - Advanced Public Relations: Strategy and Implementation (4 credits)
This course is designed to further define the ethical practice of public relations, to reflect on the student’s study of communications and the NWCore, to examine the student’s role in the vocation of public relations, to provide experience in the research, design, presentation, and evaluation of a communications campaign for a client, and to examine individual and corporate responsibility to the greater world. There is considerable emphasis on writing and speaking.
Prerequisites: COM185WI and COM230, COM263 or permission of instructor.
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COM 417 - Internship (4 credits may apply toward the major)
Experience in an approved internship.
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CRJ 202x - Social Problems (4 credits)
This course is about learning to critically think about society and various problems in society. This course will examine a number of social issues as we wrestle with how we can decide if an issue is a social problem, decide which social problems might be more significant than others, and evaluate potential solutions for social problems. We are going to wrestle with some challenging questions with the goal of helping us to think deeply about how we might seek justice on an individual level and within society.
Cross-Referenced: Cross-referenced in sociology.
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CRJ 218 - Deviance and Social Control (4 credits)
In this course, we are going to explore a number of questions about the boundaries of acceptability within societies. Instead of just taking such boundaries for granted, we will look at how the creation of normality and deviance is a process of social construction. We will examine how society can influence or constrain people to live within or outside of the socially constructed boundaries. As we explore this subject, we will be challenged to reexamine our own understanding of what is deviant and what is normal, to reflect on how definitions of deviance shape our identities and values, and to wrestle with how definitions of deviance and attempts at social control affect others.
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CRJ 220 - The Criminal Justice System (4 credits; alternate years, consult department)
This course provides an introduction to the criminal justice system. The primary goal of this course is to develop a general understanding of the criminal justice system’s response to crime in society. It is important to note the general theme of this course involves the delicate balance between community interests and individual rights that criminal justice decision making requires. This theme is explored by examining the criminal justice process in some detail, focusing on how the system is structured to respond to crime. This requires an understanding of the core elements of the criminal justice system: police, courts, and corrections.
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CRJ 304CCx - Ethnicity, Power and Identity (4 credits) (NWCore option under Cross-Cultural Engagement)
This course develops a sociological perspective on ethnicity, power, and identity. Sociologists frequently seek to balance an emphasis on both the general patters that we observe across social phenomena and the uniqueness of each specific case. The primary goal of this course is not simply learn the characteristics of specific historically marginalized populations. Instead, this course will seek to answer the question: What is the relationship between power, ethnicity, and identity? Our readings and discussions will shed light upon this question from different perspectives. Along the way, we will also draw upon learning materials that address the unique historical situations of specific groups as they endure and struggle against power imbalances (for example, the African American Civil Rights Movement).
Cross-Referenced: Cross-Referenced in sociology.
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CRJ 305 - Policing & Law Enforcement (4 credits; alternate years, consult department)
This course will provide an introduction to policing and law enforcement and will include a history of policing, police-community relations, police operational and administrative practices and an examination of important trends, issues, and limitations issues facing law enforcement today. The course will also examine police behaviors and attitudes, police culture, and how officers exercise discretion.
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CRJ 307 - Corrections (4 credits; alternate years, consult department)
This course offers students the opportunity to learn the role of community-based corrections in the criminal justice system. The course will address all aspects of probation and parole supervision, the current prison systems, and evidence based practices in working within the criminal justice system. Critical thinking, reflective decision-making and collaboration will be emphasized.
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CRJ 310 - Criminology (4 credits; alternate years, consult department)
This course is a survey of the field of criminology. It examines the nature, location, and impact of crime in the United States by exploring a broad range of issues related to criminology. Topics include the theoretical underpinnings of criminality, how we measure criminal acts, the development of criminal careers, the various typologies of offenders and victims, and a critical analysis of public policies concerning crime control in society.
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CRJ 340x - Research Methods (4 credits; alternate years, consult department)
Evidence-based reasoning is central to professional leadership, public life, and everyday decision-making. This course trains students to design, analyze, and evaluate quantitative research. Students develop these skills by using survey and statistical software to carry out hands-on projects that matter to them and their community.
Cross-Referenced: Cross-referenced in sociology.
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CRJ 410 - Restorative Justice (4 credits; alternate years, consult department)
This course focuses on restorative conceptions of justice related to the criminal justice system. It places justice in the context of social health rather than only in relation to punishment or criminality. Prominent is the concept of restoring social rights and order threatened by harm to victims, society, and offender. A key goal of restorative justice is to repair harm and restore relationships broken by crime and other wrongdoings. It also recognizes the perspective of the survivors of various crimes and seeks to bring about healing through attempted reconciliation. Crucial conversations are core to the change process through both victim offender dialogue and motivational interviewing.
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CRJ 417x - Internship (4 credits may apply toward the major)
Cross-Referenced: Cross-referenced in sociology.
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CRJ 450SRx - Justice as a Skill and Commitment (4 credits)
This course is the senior capstone to a student’s entire Northwestern education. The course challenges students to thoughfully reflect on and integrate their education in their major and across the curriculum with their personal, intellectual, spiritual, and vocational life. In particular, the class will consider the challenge of determining what it means to pursue justice in one’s life and vocation. Through reading, discussing, writing, oral presentations, and a capstone research project students will address the questions: Who have a become? To whom am I responsible? How will we live in the world?
Cross-Referenced: Cross-referenced in sociology.
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CSC 120 - Business Data Analysis using Spreadsheets (2 credits)
This course teaches students to use spreadsheets to organize, calculate, analyze, and report on business data. Topics include using built-in statistical, logical, lookup, and financial functions, writing custom formulas and conditional formulas, using built-in data analysis tools, presenting information with charts and graphs, creating Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts, exporting and importing data to and from other applications, sharing data on the World Wide Web, and using macros to automate tasks. The course will culminate by developing key perform ace indicators (KPIs) and dashboards.
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CSC 130 - Business Data Management using Databases (2 credits)
The course teaches students to use relational databases to organize, query, analyze, and report on business data. Topics include the relational database model, creating database tables and setting appropriate table options, querying tables to gain insight into data, aggregating and summarizing queries, and creating reports to professionally present and visualize data. Importing and exporting data, sharing data over the Internet, and automating tasks using macros will also be covered.
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CSC 151 - Office Application Programming (2 credits)
This course focuses on the customization and programmability of commonly used business applications. The main topics covered will include writing macros, controlling spreadsheets, databases and other business applications using scripts and short programs, and customizing applications to fit specific business needs.
Prerequisite: CSC102 or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Alternate Years
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CSC 170 - Statistical Programming (4 credits)
In today’s data-driven world, statistical literacy and data analysis are increasingly important skills. This course introduces students to the fundamental aspects of programming, such as data types, procedural abstraction, control structures, and iteration, with a focus on the application of these concepts to statistics and data analysis. Topics will include the programmatic implementation of summary statistics, correlation, linear modeling, and clustering. A statistics-focused language, such as R, is covered in-depth for the purpose of gaining mastery of these principles.
Prerequisites: C- or better in MAT090 or Math ACT subscore of 20 or above (SAT 510 or above)
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CSC 171QR - Computer Science I (4 credits) (NWCore option under Quantitative Reasoning)
This is the first in a two-semester sequence of courses that introduces students to fundamental aspects of the field of computing; focusing on problem-solving, software design concepts and their realization as computer programs. Topics include procedural abstraction, control structures, iteration, data types and their representation. An introduction to a high-level language, for the purpose of gaining mastery of these principles, will be provided in lectures and hands-on laboratory experiences.
Prerequisite: C- or better in MAT090, an ACT math score of 20 or above (SAT 510 or above), or a passing score on the MAT090 placement exam.
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CSC 172WI - Computer Science II (4 credits) (Writing intensive)
This course moves students into the domain of software design, introducing principles that are necessary for solving large problems. Here, the classical software design process serves as a basis for treating such topics as abstract data types, specifications, complexity analysis and file organization. Basic data structures and transformations are introduced as representative of the fundamental tools that are used to aid in this process. A high-level language will be used for the purpose of gaining mastery of these principles through lectures and independent hands-on laboratory experiences.
Prerequisite: CSC171QR.
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CSC 200 - Principles of Computer Information Systems (2 credits; alternate years, consult department)
This course outlines the concepts of computer information systems, data as a resource, information technology planning and implementation, and project management. Topics covered include decision theory, information theory, the role of information technology in an organization, evaluation of system performance, the development process, and societal and ethical issues related to information systems design and use.
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CSC 210 - Accounting Information Systems (2 credits)
This course explores the concepts of information systems support for accounting applications. AIS introduces conceptual data modeling, transaction processing systems, enterprise resource planning systems, business processes, documentation, computer security, internal control systems and cyper ethics from an accountant’s perspective.
Prerequisites: ACC215 and CSC102, or permission of instructor.
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CSC 220 - Web Development (4 credits; alternate years, consult department)
This course will introduce the basics of web development. Various languages will be used to design and develop a front-end web page including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. This will include a discussion of website accessibility requirements and other legal and ethical considerations. The basics of interacting with a back-end server and database may also be explored.
Co-requisite: CSC172WI.
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CSC 270 - Computer Organization (4 credits; alternate years, consult department)
This course explores architecture and computer design issues in modern computers. Part of the course is spent looking at the basic building blocks used to design and build a computer. The rest of the course deals with how to work with the computer at the level of the central processing unit, main memory and registers. Programming assignments are done in assembly language to see what commands the computer really understands.
Corequisite: CSC172WI.
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CSC 280 - Enterprise Architecture (2 credits; alternate years, consult department)
Enterprise Architecture investigates the organizational aspects of enterprise information and communication technology acquisition, implementation and maintenance. This course examines technology infrastructure in an organizational context. Students will evaluate technological frameworks and strategies for managing systems for data, information and content. Middleware, legacy systems, total cost of ownership, technology investment analysis, and emerging technologies will be explored. Students will understand how risk management, audit, compliance and security strategies are used. Students also practice communicating technology topics to both IT and non-IT audiences.
Prerequisites: CSC171QR and 172WI.
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CSC 291 - Database Management Systems (4 credits; alternate years, consult department)
This course examines database concepts, theory, design and management. Emphasis will be on the relational model. Topics will also include normalization, query languages, database recovery and security aspects. This course will include experience with a relational database system and programming database access into computer applications via a high-level programming language.
Prerequisite: CSC171QR.
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CSC 310 - Data Visualization (4 credits; alternate years, consult department)
Data visualization provides insight into unfamiliar data sets, identifies issues in statistical models, and helps effectively communicate results. This course will focus on all of these aspects, starting with exploratory and evaluative techniques and progressing to creating professional, publication-quality visualizations. The classroom experience will alternate between discussion of best practices and case studies and hands-on learning of industry-standard visualization programming librarie, and culminate with a comprehensive visualization project.
Prerequisites: CSC170 or CSC171QR.
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