MBIO-4250 Biology of Cancer–Fa 4 hours Study of cancer including classification of cancer, pathophysiology of the disease in terms of signal transduction and gene regulation, and mechanisms behind current and experimental treatments for the disease. Three (50-minute) lectures per week and one laboratory per week. Prerequisite: MBIO-3210 Advanced Cell Biology or permission of instructor. MBIO-4300 Molecular Biology–Fa 4 hours Study of the molecules that make up the living cell with an emphasis on nucleic acid biology. Three lectures and one (threehour) laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BIO-3300 Genetics; BIO-3710 Biochemistry. (Fee: $125) MBIO-4310 Eukaryotic Gene Regulation–Sp 3 hours This course covers eukaryotic gene regulation, which encompasses the knowledge of both basal and regulated transcriptional machinery, how these proteins are regulated, how they regulate gene expression, and their role in cancer progression. Emphasis is placed on the role of chromatin structure and epigenetics in gene expression. Prerequisites: BIO-3300 Genetics; MBIO-3210 Advanced Cell Biology. (even years) MBIO-4370 Virology–Sp 3 hours The concepts and methods of virology are covered, with emphasis on animal viruses, within the framework of cell biology, genetics, molecular biology, immunology, pathology, and epidemiology. Viral replication will be examined in detail. The effects that viruses inflict on host cells will also be examined, as will some of the host cell responses generated by such virus-cell interactions, including interferon induction, the antiviral response generated by interferon, and oncogenic transformation. In addition, an overview of procedures used for prevention and treatment of viral diseases via vaccines and antiviral drugs, respectively, will be presented. Prerequisite: BIO-3300 Genetics. (even years) Management (MGMT) MGMT-3500 3 hours Principles of Organization and Management–Fa, Sp An examination of the policies, principles, practices, and problems involved in the management of organizations as they are currently being applied in the United States and around the world to meet or exceed customer’s expectations. MGMT-3510 3 hours Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management–Fa This course will introduce students to business innovation and entrepreneurship in small and large organizations. The basics of envisioning, evaluating, starting, and running a brand new business and/or a new business unit within an existing organization will be explored. Crosslisted with ENTR-3510 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management. MGMT-3525 Service and Production Operations–Fa 3 hours This course introduces management concepts, methodologies, and application to service and production operations. The course develops an understanding of the role of OM and how management decisions in product or service design, analysis and development of processes bring value to both the customer and the organization. Prerequisites: ACCT-2120 Principles of Accounting II; BUS-2150 Statistics for Business; MGMT-3500 Principles of Organization and Management; or permission of instructor. (Fee: $50) MGMT-3530 Human Resources Management–Fa 3 hours An analysis of the principle functions, processes, and problems involved in the management of personnel policies; selection, training, promotion, compensation, and discharge of personnel; labor turnover, safety, health, and recreation. Prerequisite: MGMT3500 Principles of Organization and Management or permission of instructor. MGMT-3560 Project Management–Fa, Sp 3 hours This course will lay a foundation for an understanding of project management principles. It will examine principles, processes, and tools project managers have developed to effectively manage and lead projects. MGMT-3580 3 hours Compensation and Benefits Management–Sp An introduction to the concepts, methodologies, and application of compensation and benefit programs within human resources. Designed to develop problem-solving and decision-making skills in the area of compensation and benefits. Students will also learn to develop “lean” thinking necessary to create value for stakeholders in organization through this human resources function. Prerequisites: MGMT-3500 Principles of Organization and Management; MGMT-3530 Human Resources Management; or permission of instructor. (even years) MGMT-3650 Construction Materials and Methods–Sp 3 hours This course introduces students to construction materials and methods. The following concepts are presented: (a) site investigation, (b) construction material characteristics, (c) construction methods, (d) equipment types and uses, and (e) equipment production rates and costs. (Fee: $50) (even years) MGMT-3690 3 hours Construction Contracts and Delivery Methods–Fa This course introduces students to the various aspects of construction contracts and documentation procedures including contract delivery methods and selection criteria. The course includes issues involving contract law and ethics. (even years) MGMT-4510 Strategic Management–Fa, Sp 3 hours This capstone course requires the synthesis of the knowledge and skills gained through your previous business courses. Your group will complete a comprehensive situation analysis (SWOT), and then develop eight possible strategies for a publicly traded company–finally selecting one rationalized strategy, using an M&A tactic, and present to the class. Open only to seniors in business administration within 2 semesters of graduation. Must be taken at Cedarville University; transfer or transient credit for this course will generally not be accepted. Capstone course. Prerequisites: FIN-3710 Principles of Finance; MGMT-3500 Principles of Organization and Management; MRKT-3600 Principles of Marketing. (Fee:$50) MGMT-4520 Supply Chain Management–Sp 3 hours Introduces students to key concepts in supply chain design, planning, and operations. Typical content includes the supply chain strategic environment, designing appropriate networks, forecasting demand and supply, planning and managing inventories, sourcing and transporting products, supply chain coordination, and the impact of technology on supply chain management. Course methodology emphasizes application of concepts through case study, plant tours, and presentations. Prerequisites: BUS-2150 Statistics for Business; MGMT-3525 Service and Production Operations. (Fee: $50) MGMT-4530 Industrial Relations Management–Sp 3 hours The interplay between market forces and institutional rules that determine the employment relationship. Labor history, the effects of changing public policies, trade unions, and collective bargaining are viewed from various international perspectives. Prerequisites: MGMT-3500 Principles of Organization and Management. (odd years) MGMT-4550 Applied Leadership–Fa, Sp 3 hours This is an advanced course about managing people and organizations in the 21st century. It is intended for seniors who will soon face the challenge of leadership and influence in the workplace, in business and other disciplines. This course will integrate and apply what students need to meet the leadership challenge. Prerequisite: MGMT-3500 Principles of Organization and Management or permission of instructor. 2025–26 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 283 Course Descriptions MBIO-4250 – MGMT-4550
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