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An examination of the conceptual framework of accounting and the functions of accounting in a business-oriented society. Topics include valuation theory and its applications to assets and liabilities, concepts of business income, funds-flow analysis, problems of financial reporting.

Survey of methods and models for the design, control, and improvement of service and manufacturing systems including project management, product/service design, process analysis, quality improvement, inventory control, capacity scheduling, and Just-In-Time (lean systems). Prerequisite: STAT 145.

Primary emphasis on the role of accounting in the processes of management decision-making for planning and control. Topics include: relevant cost analysis, standard costing and analysis of variances; budgeting and responsibility accounting, planned capital expenditures. Prerequisite: 202.

Emphasis on application of behavioral science theory and concepts. Focus on individual, interpersonal and group processes in a diverse work force. Prerequisite: ENGL 102.

Intensive examination of behavioral science research and theory as a basis for understanding, managing and changing organizations. Emphasis is on a comparative organizational approach, public or private, as a socio-technical system. Prerequisite: 306.

The influence of environmental change on the structure and operation of the organization. Social, political, economic, ethical and technological systems are examined as they relate to each other and to the management of small- and large-scale organizations. Prerequisite: ENGL 102.

A general overview of the legal system and common legal principles. Emphasis on legal topics relevant to business such as contracts and torts. Explores sources of liability and presents strategies to minimize legal risk. Prerequisite: ENGL 102.

Professional aspects of the selling function in consumer and industrial markets and the role of selling in the economy. Emphasis on selling methods and applications for entrepreneurs. (Credit not applicable toward B.B.A. degree.) Prerequisite: 222 or 322.

A complete overview of the system for assessing customer needs, allocating scarce resources to fulfill those needs, transmittal of market related information, completion of exchange processes and profit maximization in free markets. Emphasis on inter-disciplinary tools for management decision-making and developing marketing strategies in domestic and international market applications. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and ECON 106.

Examines strategies, both personal and commercial, for effectively embarking on new ventures. Focuses on phase of entrepreneurship occurring between generation of the initial new venture idea, up to and including the first commercial sale. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and ECON 106.

Principles and practices of funds management in private and public organizations. Sources and uses of short- and long-term funds, determination of capital requirements, obtaining capital, financial forecasting, lease or buy decisions, application of capital and cash budgeting techniques, choices involving risk. Prerequisites: 202 and STAT 145 and MATH 180 and ECON 106 and CS 150.

Provides an understanding of international operations and of international institutions in the private, not-for-profit and public sectors and of their managerial and environmental problems. Analyzes the structure, functions and decision-making of international organizations. Prerequisite: ECON 106.

Financial reporting theory, applied financial accounting problems, contemporary financial accounting issues. The accounting cycle, asset valuation; revenue recognition;issues resulting from the corporate form of organization. Prerequisite: 202.

Continuation of 340. Problems relating to liabilities and equities; the analysis and interpretation of financial statements including the impact of income taxes and benefit plans. Prerequisite: 340.

Professional aspects of the selling function in consumer and industrial markets and the role of selling in the economy. Emphasis on selling methods and applications for entrepreneurs. (Not applicable for credit toward Marketing Management Concentration.) Prerequisite: 322.

Auditing principles and procedures; preliminary considerations, planning the audit program, classes of audits, audit reports, professional ethics and legal responsibility; case problems. Pre- or corequisite: 341.

Course presents foundation concepts in Management Information Systems (MIS). Students apply and integrate MIS concepts with those from other management disciplines to analyze, evaluate and present management cases. A variety of software is used. Prerequisites: 300 and 303 and 306 and 322.

An issues- and problems-oriented course in applied management ethics. How to reason ethically about management problems and choices. Focus is on the crises of conscience and the everyday conflicts of role and obligation that characterize our professional lives. Prerequisite: 308.

Traditional variation control and reduction approaches are introduced, as well as techniques to control and reduce human error. Emphasis is placed on understanding management approaches that drive process improvement. Prerequisite: 300.

A survey of statutes and case studies of common, statutory and administrative law. Emphasis on modern employment legislation and related court and administrative decisions representing all aspects of employment law. Prerequisite: 306 and 310.

Examines the theory and practice of managing American Indian organizations as well as legal and indigenous planning aspects. Prerequisite: 306.

Analysis of markets for mortgage, state and local, corporate and Federal debt; flow of funds and their influence on credit conditions, lending, investment and liquidity policies. Behavior of term structure and risk structure of interest rates. Study of alternative regulatory and structural frameworks of the financial markets. Prerequisite: 326.

Covers the analysis of financial assets, particularly fundamental and technical analysis of corporate common stock. Students will have hands-on experience analyzing securities for equity portfolios that comprise the Investment Management Program. Prerequistite: 326 and 471.

Emphasizes coordinated asset and liability management of the individual bank. Frequent use will be made of cases to develop major aspects of bank management under changing monetary conditions and competitive forces. Primary emphasis is placed on the analysis of bank financial performance, obtaining funds, investment and loan policies and capital requirements. Prerequisite: 326.

Active management of funds allocated by numerous institutional investors. Encompasses investment policy statement (portfolio objectives, constraints, benchmarks, reports), performance evaluation/attribution, analysis (economic, industry, company), valuation, recommendations, portfolio rebalancing, trade execution, ethics of money management. Prerequisite: 471.

Management of the retail level of the distribution system. Emphasis on management decision making. Project orientation. Prerequisite: 322.

Selected offerings of management topics not represented in the regular curriculum. {Offered upon demand}

Selected offerings of management topics not represented in the regular curriculum. {Offered upon demand}

Examines principles and knowledge required for efficiently and effectively operating and managing small, growing businesses faced with resource constraints. Semester-long field cases of real businesses are the focus of study. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and ECON 106.

Focuses on the processes and knowledge utilized during the acquisition of debt and equity for growing businesses. Specific entrepreneurial financing processes, techniques and methodologies are covered. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and ECON 106.

Emphasizes the functions of top management. Case studies offer the student an opportunity to develop a habit of administrative thinking as company-wide objectives and policies are formulated and consistent plans and programs are carried into action. Enrollment normally limited to students in final semester of B.B.A. Program. Prerequisites: 300 and 303 and 306 and 308 and 310 and 322 and 326 and 328.

Mathematical foundations for the quantitative analysis of problems of organizations. Linear systems, matrix algebra and introduction to differential and integral calculus. Applications to management and administrative situations. Note: students scoring less than 25 on the quantitative portion of the GMAT are strongly urged to pursue additional background work in mathematics (MATH 121 recommended) before enrolling for credit in 500. This course may not be applied toward M.B.A. degree requirements.

Apply inferential statistics, using numerical and graphical summaries of data, to make informed business decisions. Tools include spreadsheet applications to analyze real world decision making situations.

Accounting concepts and procedures used in preparation of corporate financial statements: balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows. Measurement of reporting choices within Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Foundations of corporate financial statement analysis.

This is a course in microeconomics, which is the study of individual decision making in a world in which wants exceed the available resources.

Intensive examination of behavioral science research and theory as a basis for understanding, managing and changing organizations. The course emphasizes effective management with diverse individuals.

Further examination of organizations drawing upon behavioral science research and theory. Alternative theories of organizations are discussed. Prerequisite: 506.

Influence of the external environment on management decisions and organizational welfare and how organizations affect the external environment and society. Examination of impacts of ethical, social, political, legal and technological systems and trends on management and how managers can deal with external issues.

Fundamentals of technology commercialization and international management are covered along with the interconnectivity of the two topics. The course will cover the nature of international competitive markets and how technology commercialization impacts these markets.

Concepts of technology-based strategy, industrial policy, competitiveness, technological strategy tools and the effect of technology on organizational structure and processes. Lessons learned from successful technology-based companies and their application of strategic principles. Permission of the instructor required. Pre- or Corequisite: 511. Restriction: permission of instructor.

A clinical experience in the development of a new firm to exploit a significant technological innovation. Student teams work with inventors/entrepreneurs, faculty, and external resources to establish new companies. {Offered upon demand} Prerequisite: 511 and two of the following: 512, 513, 515, 516.

An environment for application of tools and techniques of technology management that offers real problems of managing a technology-based product. Considers effects of practical constraints upon the analysis, design and process, and focuses student's capabilities on the solution of a practical problem and presentation of the solution. Prerequisite: 511 and two of the following: 512, 513, 515, 516.

A managerial level examination of operations strategy with emphasis on application of quantitative models as guides to managerial decision making. Includes project management, product and service design, Just-In-Time (lean systems), mass customization, and quality management. Prerequisite: 501.

The strategic issues and management approaches surrounding quality improvement are discussed and critiqued. Tools for traditional variation control and reduction, as well as techniques to control and reduce human error, are also covered. Prerequisite: 300 or 520.

Financial reporting theory, applied financial accounting problems, contemporary financial accounting issues. The accounting cycle, asset valuation; revenue recognition; issues resulting from the corporate form of organization. Prerequisite: 202 or 502.

The application of advanced accounting principles to practical cases and accounting problems. Prerequisite: 340 or 540. Corequisite: 541.

Technical tax course primarily for accounting majors. Covers the Federal Income taxation of individuals, including capital gains and losses, accounting methods, income, deductions, Social Security, installment sales and alternative tax methods. Prerequisite: 202 or 502.

An examination of assurance processes involved in developing knowledge bases to support decision makers. The course will include auditing techniques and emerging issues such as ElderCare, Performance View, SysTrust and WebTrust will be explored. Prerequisite: 540. Corequisite: 541.

The advanced study of problems and theory related to advanced accounting topics including partnership operation and liquidation, consolidated financial statements, bankruptcy and corporate reorganization, government entities, not-for-profit entities, and estates and trusts. Prerequisite: 340 or 540. Corequisite: 541.

International diversity in accounting theory and practice. Institutional, economic and cultural contexts of these differences. Locating differences within framework highlighting their importance for financial and managerial decision making. Developments harmonizing international accounting practice. Prerequisite: 202 or 502.

Professional Responsibility and concerns of auditors, tax practitioners management consultants, and internal professionals. Structure of the profession, issues of ethics and responsibility, legal environment and future of the profession. Prerequisite: 340 or 540.

This course builds upon the experience of entrepreneurial companies that have gone through the idea, business plan, and funding phases and need to get started with implementing the activities.

An intensive examination of legal concepts underlying accounting theory and practice, selected topic in contracts, uniform commercial code, debtor-creditor relationships, business associations, government regulation of business property and professional and legal responsibility of accountants. Prerequisite: 540.

Students will be assigned to an organization where they will work on a project under the direction of a supervisor. Faculty provides oversight of individual field experience with classroom debriefings and follow-up.

This is a developmental seminar, constantly changing. Together we will seek to actively explore the dimensions of creative, transformational leaders and innovative learning organizations. Prerequisite: 506

Analysis of the financial system-capital markets, financial instruments and institutions, and regulatory agencies-in which both financial and nonfinancial firms operate. The demand for, and supply of, credit and capital. Study of the mechanisms of monetary adjustment and interest rate determination. The role of liquidity in risk management. Prerequisite: 526.

Theory and techniques of investment management. Topics include theory and practice of portfolio construction, how investors view risk and return, importance of diversification, equity pricing theory, introduction to fixed-income securities and derivatives. Prerequisite: 526.

Analysis of primary financial assets. Hands-on analyzing securities for portfolios that comprise the Investment Management Program. Focus on common stock, analyzed through fundamental analysis and technical analysis using data sources/software. Prerequisite: 526 and 571.

Principles of the financial management of financial institutions emphasizing commercial banks. Analytical tools are developed for managing capital, liquidity, asset and liability structure and the extension of credit. Features computerized bank management simulation game, cases and selected readings. Prerequisite: 526.

International flows of funds, balance of payments adjustment mechanism, role of international reserves, international financial institutions, corporate financial planning for foreign operations, including analysis of sources and uses of corporate funds abroad. Prerequisite: 526.

Descriptive characteristics, fundamental valuation theory and trading strategies involved in futures and options markets. Prerequisite: 526.

Analytical and planning techniques in managerial finance. Computer-based case applications of financial forecasting, credit analysis, capital budgeting, lease analysis, capital structure planning, firm valuation, firm failure resolution, mergers and acquisitions, derivatives and hedging.

Active management of funds allocated by numerous institutional investors. Encompasses investment policy statement (portfolio objectives, constraints, benchmarks, reports), performance evaluation/attribution, analysis (economic, industry, company), valuation, recommendations, portfolio rebalancing, trade execution, ethics of money management. Prerequisite: 571.

Study of research and information requirements for decision making and strategic planning in marketing. Emphasis on concepts, skills and knowledge needed by executives for evaluation research proposals and using research findings in developing marketing plans. Prerequisites: 501 and (522 or 322).

Tax planning for the creation, operation, liquidation and restructuring of regular and subchapter S corporations, including equity and other compensation planning and planning for distributions and redemptions. Prerequisite: (342 or 343) or (542 or 543).

Selected offerings in management covering topics not represented in the regular curriculum.

Analysis and diagnosis of Latin American environments as they offer opportunities and pose constraints in the performance of managerial responsibilities. Special emphasis is given to the Mexican environment and its relationship to the world. {Offered upon demand}

This course presents the principles for strategic management through case analysis. Cases are analyzed by drawing upon principles learned in other functional areas and then applying strategic principles to the case.

Selected offerings in management information systems not represented in the regular curriculum. May be repeated for credit, no limit. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

Techniques and perspectives in the field of financial investigation: concepts of law; process of evidence, sources of information and differences between criminal and civil fraud investigations focus on accounting, banking and financial record keeping. Prerequisite: 642.

Examination of the major theoretical approaches to the analysis of macro-organizational issues, specifically the interplay between the organizations and its market, political, and social environments.

Examination of principles and practices of public affairs and public relations to develop expertise in communicating with the public and participating in public policy. Prerequisite: 508.

Topics include corporate governance relationships, product liability, administrative law, white collar crime, and other contemporary legal issues relevant to an ever-changing business environment.

Introduction to the challenges of managing a nonprofit organization with a special emphasis on creativity an dsocial entrepreneurship.

A survey of statutes and case studies of common, statutory and administrative law. Emphasis on modern employment legislation and related court and administrative decisions representing all aspects of employment law. Prerequisite: 506.

Examines the roles and responsibilities of business, relationships with stakeholders, key legal concepts and ethical decision-making processes by individual managers. Blends theory and application for more effective responses to the external environment, including political and social interests.

Special topic courses in specialized areas of African-American Studies. African-American Literature; Sociopolitics: Africa; Politics of Southern Africa; Black Books III, Education and African-American Education and Free Society. {Fall, Spring}

An interdisciplinary introduction to the issues of race, class and ethnicity in American life and society. {Fall, Spring}

Provides both an introduction to the complex history and culture of the Southwestern United States and a demonstration of the possibilities of the interdisciplinary study of regional American culture. It is multicultural in its content as it is multidisciplinary in its methodology.

(Also offered as POLS 303.) Introduction to the role of law and legal institutions in politics and society. Prerequisite for POLS 315.

An interdisciplinary approach to the analysis of social movements, focusing on cultural and social formations of these movements. Topics include: folklore of social movements; labor struggles; peace movements; land conflicts.

Varying topics undergraduate course. An in-depth study of one subject in the field of interdisciplinary culture studies. Topics may include material culture, folklore, consumerism, public culture, critical theory, cultural identity and language and representation.

Varying subjects deriving from the contemporary cultural studies focus on matters of gender. Topics include: feminist theory; gender and nature; the factor of gender in disciplinary and interdisciplinary studies.

Content varies by semester. Topics include: popular music, popular culture of the 1960s; sex and gender in popular culture; chicano/a vernacular culture; black popular culture; popular environmentalism.

Varying subjects, based in theoretical and/or historical approaches. Topics include: sex and gender in popular film; films of the nuclear age; African-American film; ethnicity in American cinema; film theory.

Offers specialized topics on an alternating basis dealing with race, class and ethnicity in the formation of American life and society. Subject areas include immigration, class formation, conquest, colonization, public policy and civil rights.

Topical survey of theoretical approaches, research methodologies and subject areas within the interdisciplinary field of Native American Studies.

Offers topics dealing with the social, cultural and technological developments among the people of the Southwest. Topics include folk art and material culture; rural, urban and border communities; traditional healing; travel and tourism; Hispano/Chicanos after 1848.

(Also offered as LING 101.) Fundamentals of anthropological linguistics. The biological, structural, psychological and social nature of language; implications for cross-cultural theory, research and applications.

The factual basis of human evolution, from the comparative study of living and fossil primates to interpretation of recent human fossils. Recommended, but not required, that this be taken concurrently with 150. Two hrs. lab.

The purpose and theory of the study of archaeology; relates archaeology to anthropological principles and the practice of science. Prerequisite: (120 and 122L) and (101 or 130). (A) {Yearly}

Development of ideas and theories in sociocultural anthropology; focus on topics such as integration of human societies, sources of change in economic and cultural systems. (E)

Current topics in sociocultural anthropology to be explored in experimental courses. May be repeated for credit as subject matter varies, no limits. (E)

(B)

The capstone course for Anthropology concentrators in Human Evolutionary Ecology. Provides students with a broad, but deep, overview of the major theoretical issues in HEE and of empirical data brought to bear on them. Prerequisite: 360. (HEE)

Topics of interest including Critical reading, Anthropological economics, Life history strategies, Primate reproductive strategies, Game theory. (HEE)

In-depth treatment of human life history evolution. Covers basic population demography; mortality, senescence, menopause, mating, reproduction, parental investment with additional focus on brain evolution. Experiences in evaluation and building mathematical models of fitness trade-offs. Prerequisite: (360, or BIOL 300) and MATH 121. (B, HEE)

Conceptual description of our fascinating universe: early astronomy, Newtonian synthesis, Earth, Moon, planets, asteroids, comets, the Sun, our solar system, stars, black holes, galaxies, dark matter, dark energy and cosmological mysteries. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area III: Science (NMCCN 1114).

Intended as an adjunct to ASTR 101, this course deals with elementary techniques in astronomical observations. Two hrs. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area III: Science (NMCCN 1114). Pre- or corequisite: ASTR 101.

Observations of the moon, planets and stars. Pre- or corequisite: 271. Three hrs. lab. {Spring} .

One credit optional laboratory to accompany 123. Pre- or corequisite: 123.

The scientific method, the role of water in cell biology, carbon and molecular diversity, macromolecules, introduction to metabolism, tour of cell structures and functions, membrane structure and function, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, cell communication and the cell cycle. Three lectures, 1 discussion section. Pre- corequisite: CHEM 121L or 131L. (Credit not allowed for both BIOL 201 and 219.) {Fall, Spring}

Mitosis, meiosis, Mendelian genetics, chromosomes and inheritance, molecular basis of inheritance, genes to proteins, genetic models (viruses and bacteria), eukaryotic genomes, genetic basis of development and overview of genomes. Three lectures, 1 discussion section. Prerequisites: 201 and (CHEM 121L or 131L). Pre- or corequisites: CHEM 122 or 122L. (Credit not allowed for both BIOL 202 and 221.) {Fall, Spring}

Introduction to plant systems including: structure, growth, transport, nutrition, reproduction, development, and control systems. Introduction to animal systems including: nutrition, circulation, reproduction, development; and immune, control and nervous systems. 3 hours lab. Prerequisite: 203 and (CHEM 132L or (CHEM 122 and CHEM 124L). Pre- or corequisite: MATH 180 or MATH 162.

A continuation of 237 to include cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, excretory, reproductive and endocrine systems. Prerequisite: 237. Three lectures. {Fall, Spring}

Laboratory work using cadavers. Anatomy stressed with appropriate physiological work. Topics integrated with 237. Pre- or corequisite: 237. Three hrs. lab. {Fall, Spring}

Methods and techniques used in microbiology. Pre- or corequisite: 351. 1 hr. lab. {Fall, Spring}

Maximum of 4 hours credited towards the biology major and 2 hours towards the biology minor; credits over 2 contribute to upper level Arts and Sciences requirements. Prerequisites: high scholastic standing and permission of instructor. Restriction: senior standing. {Summer, Fall, Spring}

Maximum of 4 hours credited towards the biology major. Restriction: permission of instructor. {Summer, Fall, Spring}

UNM students train as interns with the Bosque Ecosystem Monitoring program to mentor K-12 students and teachers in monthly data collection at field sites along the Rio Grande. Study includes ecosystem dynamics and environmental education components. Weekly on- and off-campus meetings. (K-12 interaction limited in summer session.) {Summer, Fall, Spring}

Continually changing selections of sections that satisfy upper division Interdisciplinary breadth requirement. Prerequisite: 203L and 204L. Restriction: permission of instructor.

Principles of toxicology; pharmacology and biotransformation of xenobiotics. Mechanism of action, medical uses, and evolutionary ecology of biological toxins. Prerequisite: 204L. {Spring}

Continuation of CHEM 121. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: ACT=>25 or SAT=>570 or MATH 121 or MATH 123 or MATH 150 or MATH 162 or MATH 163 or MATH 180 or MATH 181 or MATH 264 and (121 and 123L) or 131L. Pre or Co-requisite: 124L. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area III: Science (NMCCN 1224).

Introduction to basic chemical laboratory principles and techniques. Prerequisite: ACT=>25 or SAT=>570 or MATH 121 or MATH 123 or MATH 150 or MATH 162 or MATH 163 or MATH 180 or MATH 181 or MATH 264. Pre or Co-requisite: 121. {Summer, Fall, Spring}

Experiments illustrating the fundamental principles and techniques of chemistry. (3 hrs lab) Prerequisite: ACT=>25 or SAT=>570 or MATH 121 or MATH 123 or MATH 150 or MATH 162 or MATH 163 or MATH 180 or MATH 181 or MATH 264. (CHEM 121 and 123L) or 131L. Pre- or Co-requisite: 122.

Survey interrelating the major principles of organic chemistry and biochemistry with special emphasis toward interests of students in the health sciences. (Credit not allowed for both 212 and 301.) Prerequisite: 111L or 122. {Summer, Fall, Spring}

Continuation of 301. Prerequisite: 301. {Summer, Fall, Spring}

Teaches basic organic chemistry laboratory techniques, including separations, thin-layer chromatography, gas chromatography, and set up of apparatus for organic synthesis. Three hrs. lab. Prerequisites: (122 and 124L) or 132L. Pre- or corequisite: 301. {Summer, Fall, Spring}

Teaches synthesis of organic compounds using reactions learned in CHEM 302 and spectroscopic characterization of the products. Three hrs. lab. Prerequisite: 303L. Pre- or co-requisite: 302.

Presentation and discussion of current research by faculty from other institutions. Offered on a CR/NC basis only.

Special topics in Chicano Hispano Mexicano Studies are interdisciplinary in nature and draw from the Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts. May be repeated as subject matter varies.

A performance course that deals with the analysis, preparation and presentation of speeches. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area I: Communications (NMCCN 1113).

Practical introduction to journalism, emphasizing journalistic conventions and the gathering and writing of news for the print and broadcast media. Language and typing skills required. Prerequisites: 15 hrs., 2.00 GPA, ENGL 102.

Exploration of visual images in the mass media, with emphasis on the design and theory of mediated imaging. Includes some practical training in still photography and video. Prerequisite: 171L.

Study of the nature of communication theories and theory development, theories of meaning, information processing and influence with applications to selected communication contexts. Prerequisite: 101.

Quantitative and qualitative methods useful in investigation of communication processes and effects; concepts and techniques used in research design, data analysis, reporting and critically evaluating research. Prerequisite: 101.

Explores how culture and communication inform, shape, and shift our relations with "the environment." We consider local, regional, and global cultures and discourses, focusing on sustainability issues in human-nature relations.

Examination of the influence of language on perception, evaluations, mass media, creativity and interpersonal relations.

Analysis, practice and evaluation of principles of attitude change for a variety of interpersonal and public communication situations.

Focuses on the written and presentation skills needed to succeed in a professional environment. Lessons emphasize writing reports and proposals, acquiring social information, social interaction skills, the influence of audience on message design and business etiquette.

Theory and practice of interviewing for informational, journalistic, employment and decision-making purposes.

The course will exlore the development of communication media in the United States and the social and cultural contexts within which media emerged and evolved over time.

The process of writing and marketing fiction and non-fiction for magazines.

Introduction to print design through the study of visual communication, principles of design, elements of design and practical application of those principles and elements in various forms of print collateral. Use of Adobe InDesign.

A writing-intensive course with emphasis on history, practice, ethics, professional opportunities and challenges of the field. Strong emphasis on understanding contemporary global strategic communication perspectives and diversity issues.

Focuses on theories, strategies and practices in developing a strategic communication plan across multiple media vehicles. Emphasis is placed on researching product/service and its relationship to specific target audiences. Prerequisite: 171L and 387.

Focuses on theories, strategies and practices in developing visuals/copy across the media. Provides the formats/structure to write, design and produce collateral pieces and promotional events utilizing conceptual and creative thinking. Prerequisite:: 171L and 387.

(Also offered as WMST 469.) Exploration of how gender, race, class, sexual orientation, ethnicity and other social positions affect media coverage, portrayals, production and reception. The course focuses on theories, methods of analysis and topics of current interest.

Intensive study of selected relevant subjects in communication focusing on one area of theory, research, methods, or combinations thereof. Content varies depending on instructor.

Designing empirical research in communication, with special reference to applications of experimental design to communication research, methods of data analysis and developing a research report.

Introduces students to the ideas, history, and literatures of the communication discipline, the areas of concentration in C&J, the faculty research, the expectations in the field. It develops students' research and weriting abilities. Restriction: graduate student in CJ

Second part of a general introduction to graduate studeies in communication. Introduces students to the ideas, history, and literatures of communication, areas of concentration in CJ, expectations of field. Develops students as researchers and writers. Prerequisite: 509. Restriction: graduate student in CJ.

Addresses processes of both maintenance and positive transformation within culture, environment and society.

Intensive survey of classical and contemporary organizational communication theory emphasizing current research trends. Advanced readings in such topics as organizational innovation, intercultural organizations, critical theory applications to organizations, computer mediated communication and employee participation.

Concepts and strategies for preventive health communication in such contexts as provider-patient interaction, health campaigns, social marketing, health images in the mass media and communication in health care organizations.

Focuses on the design, implementation and evaluation of communication programs for addressing health issues. Provides an overview of relevant theory and research and opportunities to study, design, implement, and evaluate actual health communication campaigns.

Structural and institutional analyses of media systems, with emphasis on the economics of global mass media, sociology of media professsions and the impact of technological innovation in media.

What is the role of media in constructing our identity and our world? Focus is on the theoretical frameworks of ideological, cultural, discursive, and semiotic theories and approaches.

Advanced study of concepts, models and perspectives in the development of theories of communication with attention to the reciprocal relationship between theory building and theory testing in the study of human communication processes.

Introduction to assumptions, logic, language, and methods of qualitative inquiry in a variety of settings. Focus on research design, human subjects protection, data collection, and writing a prospectus-type paper.

(Also offered as MLNG 580.) One problems course may be applied to degree. Requires advisor or chairperson approval.

A fascinating tour of our active planet. Explore earth materials (rocks and minerals), the continents' motions and related origins of earthquakes, volcanoes, mountain building, oceans, landscapes, natural energy and economic resources, global warming and other topics. Students are encouraged but not required to enroll concurrently in 105L. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area III: Science (NMCCN 1114).

Minerals, rocks and topographic and geologic maps; field trips. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area III: Science (NMCCN 1114). Pre- or corequisite: 101. {Fall, Spring}

Exploration of individual consumer behavior, production decisions by the firm and supply and demand relationships in the marketplace. Examination of the international dimension of production and consumption choices. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences (NMCCN 2123). (Prerequisite for most upper division courses.)

Principles of money, credit and banking; organization and operation of the banking system; and the relationship between money, banking and the level of economic activity. Prerequisite: 303.

Use and management of natural resources and systems useful to humans. Issues include: why natural resources are important, economic growth impact, optimal exploitation and identification and management of environmental concerns. Prerequisite: 300.

Working markets in laboratory setting. Designing market experiments. Experimental investigations of simple market organization. Examination of more complex settings. Applications: theory, environmental, public finance and labor. Prerequisite: 501 and 504.

Dynamic optimization and optimal control theory applications (deterministic and stochastic) and computation methods with an emphasis on renewable resources. Prerequisite: 501 and 504.

(Also offered as WR 572.) Use of technical models in water resources management addresses conceptual formulation and practical application of models from administrators perspective. Lab focuses on use of graphic aids to explain technical information. {Spring}

Practice writing analytic and argumentative essays based on expository and literary readings. Some research required. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area I: Communications (NMCCN 1123).Prerequisite: C or better in 101 or verbal ACT of 26 or verbal SAT of 610.

An introduction to the study and appreciation of literature for non-English majors. Shows how understanding writers' techniques increases the enjoyment of their works; relates these techniques to literary conventions; teaches recognition, analysis, discussion of important themes.

Surveys a specific type or area of literature, e.g., the American novel, the satiric novel, southern fiction, the western novel, American poetry, feminist literature, Chicano literature, Native American literature, African-American literature, Medieval and Viking literature. Primarily for non-majors. Prerequisite: 150.

Practice in writing and editing of workplace documents, including correspondence, reports and proposals. Prerequisite: B or better in 101, or C or better in 102, or ACT=>26 or SAT=>610.

An intermediate course with emphasis on rhetorical types, structure and style. Prerequisite: 101 wigh a B or better, or Englisth 102 with C or better, or ACT=>26 or SAT=>610..

A beginning course in the writing of fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. Emphasis on process over product. Introduces issues of craft, workshop vocabulary, strategies for revision, and the habit of reading as a writer. Prerequisite: 101.

A study of the basic analysis of English sentences offered by traditional grammar. Presents terminology and methods for identifying parts of speech, functional units of sentences and basic sentence patterns.

First course required of all English majors. Concentrates on methods of literary analysis and critical writing. Prerequisite: 102 or its equivalent.

Introductory course in the professional writing concentration. Study of technical writing, public information and public relations writing and freelance nonfiction writing. Prerequisite: 102 or its equivalent.

From 1798 to present. Study of principal literary and intellectual movements and selected writers and literary works.

A general survey of American Literature from the mid-19th century to the present.

Combines the study of literature with the study of outside materials from history, sociology or other disciplines. Examples include Religion and Literature, Law and Literature, Literature of the Depression and Medieval Literature and Culture.

(Also offered as MA 324.) Writing workshop on basics of character structure, scenes, visualization and good old story telling as it applies to the screenplay. Students read scripts, watch film clips and begin writing an original screenplay. Restriction: permission of instructor. Prerequisite: 224.

Survey of Shakespeare's Jacobean-era drama and poetry, including such works as Measure for Measure, Macbeth, The Tempest and the sonnets. Examines dramatic structure, characterization, poetics and a variety of themes in their historical context.

A historical survey of literay criticism and thoery; alternates between criticism from the classical period through the early 19th century, and criticism and theory from the late 19th century throught the present.

Analysis and design of paper-based and on-line documents.

Advanced workshop devoted to student preparation of working scripts for film or television. Restriction: permission of instructor.

Survey of the poetry, fiction, drama and nonfiction prose of early 20th-century Britain and Ireland, including the works of Conrad, Yeats, Eliot, Forster, Joyce, Shaw and Woolf.

Survey of the poetry, fiction, drama and non-fiction prose of the post-1945 era in the United States and Britain, with some consideration of the international influence of and upon these literatures. Course content varies from semester to semester.

Advanced study of various topics in literary and cultural studies, literary criticism and theory. Recent topics have included Linguistics and Literary Criticism, Cultural Theory, Literature and National Identity.

Prerequisite: 422.

May be repeated for credit, no limit provided content varies. Prerequisite: 423.

Includes major theories of teaching writing from first-year composition through advanced and technical writing. Considers how theoretical approaches to writing, reading and teaching can be usefully applied to classroom practice.

An overview of a defined theme or issue in language or rhetorical theory. Recent topics have included Discourse Analysis/Text Linguistics, Survey of American English, Narrative Theory and Literature, Epistemic Rhetoric and Language Studies, such as Old Norse.

Studies in literature and culture 1735-1800 on topics such as eighteenth-century theater, the development of fiction, the construction of difference and the representations of the relationship between England and the rest of the world.

Intensive study of special topics in American Literature. Offerings have included Literature of the Civil War, 19th-Century American Literature and the Visual Arts, Southern American Literature and American Women Writers.

Survey of the poetry, fiction, drama, and non-fiction prose of the post-1945 era in the United States and Britain, with some consideration of the international influence of and upon these literatures. Course content varies from semester to semester.

Studies in the Canterbury Tales, Parliament of Fowls, House of Fame and other Chaucerian poems, together with a study of the history, philosophy and theology of the time. There will also be discussions of relevant contemporary critical theory. Emphasis varies.

Studies in one or more of the major genres of literature, including narrative fiction, poetics, comedy, epic, satire and tragedy.

An in-depth investigation of a defined theme or issue in Literary Criticism and Theory; topics vary.

An in-depth investigation of a defined theme or issue in language theory or rhetoric. Recent topics have included Metaphor and Stylistics, ESL Grammar for Adults and Epistemic Rhetoric.

An in-depth investigation of a defined theme or issue in British Literature; topics vary.

An in-depth investigation of a defined theme or issue in Creative Writing. Topics vary. Restriction: permission of instructor.

To understand global change and environmental concerns, this course weaves together an understanding of Earth's lithosphere, atmosphere and oceans and how ecosystems are linked to the physical environment. Students are encouraged, but not required, to enroll concurrently in 102L.

Introductory environmental earth science laboratory. Includes minerals, rocks, and rock cycle, topographic maps, local geology and groundwater, weather and climate. Pre- or corequisite: 101.

Interdisciplinary study of a specific literary genre.

This seminar examines recent scholarship on human-environment interaction, focusing on both theory and method. Students are required to complete a literature review and thesis proposal.

Introduces the concepts underlying Geographic Information Systems and its utilization for the input, storage, manipulation, query, display, and analysis of geographical data. Includes a lab component that covers the range of analytical techniques available in current software. Fee required.

Topics will deal with specific aspects of German literature, culture and language. Repetition unlimited if content changes.

Readings in Homer, Sophocles, Euripides, Plato and the New Testament, depending on the level and interests of the class.

Graduate readings in ancient Greek authors. Prerequisite: 301 or 302.

1648 to present. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area V: Humanities and Fine Arts (NMCCN 1063). {Summer, Fall, Spring}

Survey of the economic, political, intellectual and social development of the United States, including the place of the U.S. in world affairs from 1877 to the present. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area V: Humanities and Fine Arts (NMCCN 1123). {Summer, Fall, Spring}

Will vary from instructor to instructor, but will be an in-depth analysis of specific historical problems. For course content, consult Schedule of Classes. Course may be repeated without limit provided the topics vary.

Study of American politics from 1787 to the present. Emphasis on national politics with special attention to the presidency and changes in the political systems.

Restriction: permission from department.

Study of American politics from 1787 to the present. Emphasis on national politics with special attention to the presidency and changes in the political systems.

Restriction: permission of department graduate advisor.

Restriction: permission of department graduate advisor.

Restriction: permission of department graduate advisor.

Restriction: permission of department graduate advisor.

Restriction: permission of department graduate advisor.

(Also offered as LTAM 504.) Format varies from research seminar to reading colloquium and covers the whole history of Brazil. Reading knowledge of Portuguese recommended. Restriction: permission of department graduate advisor.

Required of European Studies majors. A seminar-style course with a research component that is selected each semester from course offerings across campus that have strong European content. Topics vary each semester. Restriction: must be European Studies major.

This course provides a multidisciplinary introduction to Japanese culture, with an emphasis on the anthropology and sociology of contemporary Japan. May be repeated up to 6 credit hours.

Readings in Classical authors such as Plautus, Catullus, Vergil, Horace and Ovid. Occasional composition in Latin. Prerequisite: 201 or 202.

Graduate readings in Latin authors. Prerequisites: 303, 304 or the equivalent.

(Also offered as POLS 354, SOC 354) Introduction to Latin American Studies through the social sciences examines major themes including colonialism, agrarian transformation, urbanization, demographics, family, human rights, inequalities, violence, and social movements. Emphasis given to insights gained from making interdisciplinary connections.

(Also offered as ANTH 110.) Broad overview of the nature of language: language structure, biology of language, language learning, language and thought, bilingualism, social and regional variation and educational implications. Intended to fulfill breadth requirements in any college. 101 and ANTH 110 may not both be counted for credit.

Basic concepts and technical vocabulary of language as a structured system: phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics. Emphasis on descriptive linguistics; some attention to language change and variation. Presumes no prior knowledge of linguistics.

Introductory study of a Native American language, selected according to availability of instructor and student interest. May be repeated for credit as the topic varies.

Introduction to the relationship of morphosyntax to the structure of discourse in the languages of the world. Topics: method and theory in the analysis of spoken and written discourse; basic notions such as topic, focus and cohesion. Prerequisite: 322.