• BIO 444: Independent Research

  3.00 - 9.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee Southern

  
  This course is designed for students who wish to pursue a special study of some biological problem and is intended to introduce students to all phases of peer-reviewed research. The student is expected to develop a written proposal and pursue the research to some state of completion. The project should conclude with a written report in the style of a scientific paper and a presentation to the campus community in a seminar format. Students may take 1-3 hours credit per term with a maximum of 9 hours credit; only 6 hours may count toward the Biology major; the remaining 3 hours will count as upper-level electives.
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• BIO 498: Biology Internship

  1.00 - 6.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee Southern

  
  This course involves productive, contributing learning experiences in one or more off-campus settings. The student will complete a portfolio of activities and learning experiences approved by the supervisor in the setting. Application for internships will be made at least six weeks before the end of the semester prior to the semester of internship. Internship/Practicum fee applies. Students may take 1-3 hours credit per term with a maximum of 6 hours credit; each credit hour corresponds to 45 hours of supervised work.
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• BUS 101: Introduction to Business

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee Southern

  
  This is the introductory course to practically all phases of the business and economic world. Topics covered include the nature of business, forms of ownership, methods of business, financing, production and personnel management, marketing, accounting and other managerial controls, and the relationship of government to business.
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• BUS 201: Principles of Economics I (Macro)

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee Southern

  
  This is an inventory course designed to acquaint the student with the fundamental tasks of all economic systems with emphasis on the overall structure of our economic system. The first semester, macroeconomics, is designed to give the student a broad view of our economic system, emphasizing causes of economic cycles, the role of government in the economy, the function of monetary and fiscal policy, and income determination and measures.
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• BUS 202: Principles of Economics II (Micro)

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee Southern

  
  This is an inventory course designed to acquaint the student with the fundamental tasks of all economic systems with emphasis on the overall structure of our economic system. The second semester, microeconomics, emphasizes the different market structures (pure competition, monopoly, oligopoly, and monopolistic competition), price determinations, and the role of labor unions in our economy.
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• BUS 300: Business Analytics

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee Southern

  
  This is an EXCEL driven class. For the first 4 weeks, Business Candidates will use the EXCEL program to calculate financial outcomes such as present and future values of amounts and annuities both ordinary and due along with amortization schedules. Then Candidates will make Business decisions with said outcomes within the context of problems and cases. For the last 11 weeks, using EXCEL, Candidates will learn techniques for discerning meaning from data sets using descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, ANOVA, and linear regression. Data visualization will be emphasized throughout the analysis to uncover insights. Candidates will use insights to make predictive business decisions within the context of problems and cases.
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• BUS 302: Managerial Finance

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee Southern

  
  This course is about the nature and scope of business finance. The emphasis is on financial planning, forecasting, capital budgeting, sources and costs of capital, capitalization, financial instruments, mergers, reorganizations, liquidation, financial analysis, and interpretation.
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• BUS 305: Supervision

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee Southern

  
  This course provides the opportunity for students to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in working life. This course presents the opportunity for students to focus on the development of key skills in the supervisory management context, such as improving one�s own performance, working with others, and problem solving. BUS 305 is designed to develop strong people management skills, team development, performance skills and effective delegation skills.
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• BUS 306: Principles of Marketing

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee Southern

  
  This course is a survey of the functions, processes, and institutions involved in the distribution of consumer and industrial goods and services. Decision-making in marketing management is introduced.
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• BUS 310: Business Communication

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee Southern

  
  A review of the theory and processes and applications of oral presentations and written business communication, this course emphasizes the general functions of business communication and composition of effective positive, persuasive, and negative messages as well as employment documents. The study of verbal and nonverbal communication, combined with the development of positive listening skills, will be utilized to enhance effective leadership abilities in a global society.
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