2009-2010 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions Course Descriptions 2009–10 Cedarville University 205 BUS-3150 – CDMU-4990 BUS-3150 Operations Analysis –Fa, Sp 2 hours Introduces mathematical methods of decision analysis. Topics include probability, forecasting, decision under uncertainty, decision trees, inventory models, linear programming, and networks. Prerequisites: BUS-2120 Statistics II; junior status. BUS-3180 Business Law II –Sp 3 hours A study of employee law, negotiable instruments, agency, partnership corporations, insurance, and will. Prerequisite: BUS- 2180 Business Law I. BUS-3280 3 hours Entrepreneurship and Service Practicum –Fa In this course, students will apply concepts from the corequisite courses in which they are enrolled to their own start-up business ventures and to community service projects. Students in the class will form a 30- to 35-person company. Each company will develop a plan of organization to form and operate a business for the semester, as well as an organizational and operating plan to complete a community service project. Prerequisites: MIS-1500; MIS-1510; ACCT-2110; ACCT-2120; BUS-2120; BUS-2180; ECON- 2330; ECON-2340. Corequisites: MRKT-3600; MGMT-3500; FIN- 3710 (Blocked courses). BUS-3400 1-3 hours Independent Study in Business Administration –Fa, Sp, Su Research in problems of accounting, management information systems, general business, economics, finance, management, or marketing. BUS-3410 Topics in Business –Fa, Sp, Su 1-3 hours A variety of courses are covered under this heading on an experimental basis. This allows the department to meet the changing needs of the students without formally adding or dropping courses. BUS-3450 Business Internship 3-12 hours A work-study program designed for junior and senior business administration majors to receive a variety of job-related experiences in a business environment. The program is arranged and administered by the department. BUS-3910 International Business –Fa, Sp 3 hours To give a global perspective of the business environment, international business terms are defined and the interactions of the various actors, firms, institutions, countries, and groups of countries are developed. An environmental approach including both cultural and financial perspectives develops a broad view of the world economy. BUS-3990 Professional Development –Fa, Sp 0 hours A program of activities that prepares students to investigate career alternatives and initiate a job search strategy. Junior business majors are required to maintain enrollment in this program for both semesters of their junior year. (Fee: $30) BUS-4420 2 hours Business Ethics and Social Responsibility –Fa, Sp Ethics asks questions about what goals one should pursue and what actions are appropriate in attempts to achieve these goals. The class examines alternative frameworks for analyzing difficult situations. Social responsibility refers to business decision making linked to ethical values, compliance with legal requirements, and respect for people, communities, and the environment. Ultimately, the class will deal with how our biblical worldview defines and drives the choices we face in the business world. Open only to seniors in business administration. BUS-4990 Executive Development –Fa, Sp 0 hours A program of professional development activities that prepares students to move into a corporate environment. Senior business majors are required to maintain enrollment in this program during both semesters of their senior year. (Fee: $20) C Coaching (CCHG) CCHG-3670 Fundamentals of Coaching –Fa 3 hours Overview of the philosophy, psychology, organization, and general responsibilities of an athletic coach. Knowledge of motor learning and development and an overview of the organizational fundamentals of coaching for all the major sports. (even years) CCHG-3680 Scientific Basis of Coaching –Fa 2 hours Practical study of physiological and kinesiological principles of training and their application to various sports. (odd years) CCHG-3700 through CCHG-3760 Coaching 2 hours each Organization, skills, techniques, and strategies of the following sports: CCHG-3700 Coaching Volleyball –Fa (even years) 2 hours CCHG-3720 Coaching Basketball –Fa (odd years) 2 hours CCHG-3730 2 hours Coaching Track and Field and Cross Country –Sp (odd years) CCHG-3740 2 hours Coaching Softball and Baseball –Fa (even years) CCHG-3760 Coaching Soccer –Sp (odd years) 2 hours CCHG-4850 1-3 hours Independent Study in Coaching –Fa, Sp Independent study in the area of coaching by students pursuing the coaching minor. Departmental approval is required. CCHG-4950 Internship in Coaching –Fa, Sp 3 hours Field experience at the University or a nearby high school involving actual coaching experience for a minimum of 100 hours. Departmental approval is required. Credit/no credit. Conducting (CDMU) CDMU-2600 Introduction to Conducting –Fa 2 hours The basic technique of the conductor’s art: score reading, conducting patterns, interpreting, cueing, rehearsal procedures, and stylistic conceptualization. Prerequisite: THMU-1210 Music Theory I or permission of instructor. (Fee: $20) CDMU-3610 Choral Conducting –Sp 2 hours Concentrated focus upon the choral conductor’s stylistic gestures and verbal communication as they impact ensemble intonation, diction, tone, blend, and balance. This course emphasizes diagnostic listening, problem solving, observation of professional conductors, the conducting of larger choral/ instrumental works, and student rehearsal of various music department choral ensembles. Prerequisite: CDMU-2600 Intro to Conducting or permission of instructor (Fee: $20). CDMU-3620 Instrumental Conducting –Sp 2 hours Designed to take the student beyond basic conducting techniques and present the special characteristics of instrumental conducting. The student will develop skills in rehearsal technique and score analysis while learning to conceptualize musical fundamentals such as tone, intonation, balance, rhythmic ensemble, and interpretation. Prerequisite: CDMU-2600 Introduction to Conducting or permission of instructor. CDMU-3630 Choral Methods –Fa 2 hours Further development of conducting skills with special emphasis placed upon the organization of a comprehensive school choral curriculum. Rehearsal strategies and vocal techniques are discussed and practiced as they apply to choirs of all levels and voicings. Prerequisite: CDMU-2600 Introduction to Conducting or permission of the instructor. (Fee: $20) CDMU-4990 Independent Study in Conducting 1-3 hours Independent and intensive study in a particular area of conducting for individual students who demonstrate special interests and ability. Prerequisite: CDMU-3620 Instrumental Conducting; CDMU-3630 Choral Methods; or equivalent.