Courses
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Greetings. I have prepared a list of the course descriptions for every class I took while at university. These descriptions are accurate as of the 2006-2008 course book. My grades are reflected in an orderly fashion in my transcript. Thank you and enjoy.
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North Dakota State University: Fall, 2002
Term GPA: 3.81, Credits: 16

103 College Algebra
Relations and functions, equations and inequalities, complex numbers; polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions; systems of equations, matrices and determinants, sequences and summation.

110 College Composition
Guided practice in college-level reading, writing, and critical thinking. Includes process writing and an introduction to library research.

130 Drawing I
Study and application of different drawing media, methods, and techniques. Drawing from the human figure required.

171 Environmental Design I
Introduction to the environmental design fields of planning, urban design, landscape architecture, architecture, and interior design. Particular attention is given to basic design concepts, visualization, visual analysis, imagination, and creativity. Lecture course.

111 Introduction to Psychology
Survey of the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.

189 Skills for Academic Success
Development of skills and techniques for academic success. Includes study techniques, time management, test taking, note taking, goal setting, wellness, stress management, and career orientation. Introduction to campus resources and governance.
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North Dakota State University: Spring, 2003
Term GPA: 3.83, Credits: 18

146 Applied Calculus I Limits, derivatives, integrals, exponential and logarithmic functions and applications.

132 Architectural Graphics Introduction to freehand and instrument-based drawing techniques used in architecture and landscape architecture. Includes graphic techniques required for rendering shades, shadows, and perspectives. Various media will be used including grayscale and color drawings.

120 College Composition II Advanced practice in college-level writing from sources and in applying rhetorical strategies. Requires library research and use of summaries, paraphrases, and quotations from relevant sources in analysis and persuasion essays.

172 Environmental Design II Introduction to the vocabulary, history, theory, technology, design process, and tools used in architecture and landscape architecture. Lecture course.

110 Introduction to Sociology Introductory analysis of the nature of society, the interrelationship of its component groups, and the process whereby society persists and changes.

160 Sculpture I Introduction to basic sculpture materials and techniques. Includes exploration of sculptural form in maquettes and large-scale work; additive and subtractive approaches in wood, stone, and mixed media; casting practice in plaster and hydro-stone.
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University of North Dakota: Fall, 2003
Course descriptions are unavailable
Term GPA: 3.73, Credits: 12

100 Introduction to Health Sciences Professions

101 First Year Spanish I

150 General Biology

150L General Biology Lab

190 Special Project: Individual Research: Ceramics
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North Dakota State University: Spring, 2004
Term GPA: 3.81, Credits: 16

116 Business Use of Computers
Exploration of how microcomputers are used in business. Use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, graphing, and telecommunication applications.

360 Foundations of Marketing
Survey of the four basic areas of marketing: product, price, place, and promotion. Exposure to consumer behavior and strategic marketing from an international perspective.

102 Fundamentals of Accounting
Introduces financial statements and other accounting information to make personal and business decisions. Not available to majors and accounting minors in the College of Business Administration.

124 Three-Dimensional Design
Basic study of three-dimensional design for the studio artist.

122 Two-Dimensional Design
Basic study of two-dimensional design for the studio artist.
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North Dakota State University: Summer, 2004
Term GPA: 4.00, Credits: 9

110 Introduction to the Visual Arts
Study and analysis of artistic methods and meaning in the visual arts; designed for non-majors.

104 U.S. Since 1877
Survey of United States history since 1877, emphasizing major political, economic, social, and cultural developments.

489 Native Americans and Multicultural Instructional Practices
History of North Dakota tribes and reservations. Traditional and modern Native American cultures and values. Issues in Native American education. Goals of multicultural education. Instructional strategies and resources for teaching students of diverse ethnic backgrounds.
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North Dakota State University: Fall, 2004
Term GPA: 3.60, Credits: 15

200 Elements of Accounting I
Study of the basic concepts of accounting applied to businesses, and the use of accounting information as a basis for decision-making. The focus is on operating activities of companies.

210 Ethics
Some of the different types of approaches to ethical dilemmas such as theistic ethics, naturalistic ethics, and situational ethics. Covers the ethical issues confronted in personal, public, and professional life.

360 Foundations of Marketing
Survey of the four basic areas of marketing: product, price, place, and promotion. Exposure to consumer behavior and strategic marketing from an international perspective.

330 Introductory Statistics
Frequency tables, histograms, probability, well-known probability distributions, one and two sample tests of hypotheses, confidence intervals, and contingency tables.

201 Principles of Microeconomics
Nature, method, and scope of economic analysis; economic scarcity, resources, specialization of labor; supply-demand analysis; production and cost analysis; product and resource market structures; distribution of income; international trade.
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North Dakota State University: Spring, 2005
Term GPA: 3.65, Credits: 17

201 Elements of Accounting II
Study of the basic concepts of accounting applied to businesses, and the use of accounting information as a basis for decision-making. The focus is on the investing and financing activities of a company.

320 Practical Writing
Intensive practice of the writing needed in professional settings: writing to inform, analyze, evaluate, and persuade.

202 Principles of Macroeconomics
Aggregate income and employment analysis; business cycles, unemployment, inflation and economic growth; fiscal policy; money and monetary policy; the U.S. economy and the world economy.

331 Regression Analysis
Simple and multiple regression techniques and correlation coefficients. Extensive use of SAS. Emphasis on applications.

257 Traditional Logic
Study of the art and science of critical thinking; scientific method emphasized.
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North Dakota State University: Summer, 2005
Term GPA: 3.77, Credits: 12

431 Business Law I – Contracts, Property and Torts
A study of the foundations of business law and commercial transactions: the law of contracts, personal property, real estate, insurance, wills and estates, and torts.

451 Managerial Economics
Use of decision science techniques such as statistical and numerical analysis and optimization to study profit, demand and supply, cost and production, market structure, pricing practices, and the impact of government regulations on management decisions. 324 Money and Banking
Institutional and theoretical framework of the financial structure including the banking system, Federal Reserve, money markets, and international monetary systems.

340 Principles of Finance
Various concepts and analytical tools in business finance. Includes financial mathematics, valuation, financial analysis and planning, funding sources, capital budgeting, cost of capital, leverage, dividend policy, and working capital management.
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North Dakota State University: Fall, 2005
Term GPA: 4.00, Credits: 15

216 Business Ethics
Many of the central moral issues of business, such as consumer rights, advertising, employee rights, and business competition, are examined in light of the major ethical theories, such as Utilitarianism, Kantianism, and Relativism.

356 Greek Philosophy
The philosophies of Plato and Aristotle as perennial philosophies.

454 International Management
Focused on management challenges associated with business activity across national boundaries. Development of management skills for global contexts.

455 Labor Relations and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Examines the impact of the law on labor-management from a historical and current perspective. Focuses on the preparation and issues involved in the negotiation process, and the various forms of mediation and arbitration.

352 Operations Management
Study and application of concepts and managerial techniques for manufacturing and service operations. Includes production technology, facility location/layout, inventory management, MRP, just-in-time manufacturing, and total quality management.
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North Dakota State University: Spring, 2006
Term GPA: 3.67, Credits: 18

322 Medieval Philosophy
Western philosophy from St. Augustine to Ockham and Marsilius of Padua.

399 Epistemology
New course, description unavailable.

343 Intermediate Macroeconomics
Analysis of national output, business cycles, inflation, unemployment rates, interest rates, exchange rates, impact of monetary and fiscal policies, and economic growth.

456 History of Economic Thought
Development of economic thought from the mercantilists to Keynesian economics.

430 Legal and Social Environment of Business
Study of legal and regulatory environment in which business firms operate, as well as the social environment. Includes business ethics and social responsibility issues.

780 Business Conditions Analysis
Preparation of students to analyze domestic and global economic factors that impact the U.S. and world economy.
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North Dakota State University: Summer, 2006
Term GPA: 3.67, Credits: 9

460 Consumer Behavior
Examination of dimensions of consumer buying theories. Aimed at understanding the buying behavior of customers.

351 Foundations of Organizational Behavior
A behavioral approach to management with emphasis on the understanding of individual behavior in groups in organizations. Topics include motivation, communication, perception, and cultural diversity.

370 Management Information Systems
Introduction to basic concepts and developments in information technology. Overview of the opportunities and challenges in the development and management of organizational information systems from a sociotechnical perspective.
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North Dakota State University: Fall, 2006
Term GPA: 3.50, Credits: 12

111 Introduction to Anthropology
Introductory overview of the major divisions of anthropology: cultural and physical anthropology, archaeology, and linguistics.

445 International Finance
Concerns international financial markets, exchange rates, currency futures, and options. Includes financial aspects of international corporations such as management of corporate assets and liabilities, capital structure, cost of capital, capital budgeting, and international risks.

450 Human Resource Management
Survey of human resource management, including job analysis, recruitment, selection, performance appraisal, compensation, training, and labor relations. The impact of environmental influences such as legislation, court decisions, and unions on human resource activities are addressed.

486 Philosophy and Literature
Philosophical elements of selected works from Western literature, such as those of Dante, More, Milton, and Newman.
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North Dakota State University: Spring, 2007
Term GPA: 3.57, Credits: 19

432 Business Law II – Business Organizations and Commercial
A study of advanced topics in business organizations and commercial transactions: the law of sales, commercial paper, agency, business organizations, secured transactions, bankruptcy, securities regulation, and accountants’ liability.

489 Strategic Management
Integration and application of management, marketing, and finance principles in written and oral case analysis of organizations. Consideration of global, ethical, and current social issues. Capstone for Accounting, Business Administration, and Management Information Systems majors.
470 Public Finance
Taxation, intergovernmental fiscal relations, and public expenditures; implications of various taxation policies.

480 Industrial Organization
Structural analysis of American industry in terms of the markets for business enterprise. Analysis of antitrust policy and its application to large corporations.

111 Wellness
Examination of personal lifestyle choices related to emotional, nutritional, and mental well-being.

374 Cooperatives
Theory, practice, and evaluation of cooperatives including principles, management, marketing, finance, taxes, legal issues, and adjusting to change.
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Pre-University Transfer Courses

North Dakota State University
110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Theory and practice of public speaking with emphasis on content, organization, language, delivery and critical

University of St. Mary
207 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 (w/lab)
Gross anatomy and in-depth study of human physiology. Homeostasis, histology, and the musculoskeletal, nervous, and endocrine systems are covered.

208 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 (w/lab)
Continuation of gross anatomy and in-depth study of human physiology. The cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune, respiratory, urinary, digestive and reproductive systems are covered.
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Other Data

3.73 Cumulative Grade Point Average (4.0 Scale).

Double major in business administration and economics.

Double minor in philosophy and art.

200 total credits (80 more then required).

Always had at least one authentic job.
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