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Loyola Marymount University Bulletin 2014-2015 
    
Loyola Marymount University Bulletin 2014-2015 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Financial Decision Systems

  
  • MBAF 621 Current Trends in Finance


    3 semester hours

    This course will examine recent developments in finance. Specific topics for the semester will be described in the syllabus for the course.

    Prerequisite: MBAA 608 .

  
  • MBAF 623 Investments


    3 semester hours

    Presents portfolio theory and security analysis. Describes the market for each security and available investment strategies. Presented from a personal investor perspective.

    Prerequisite: MBAA 608 .

  
  • MBAF 624 Mergers and Acquisitions


    3 semester hours

    A capstone MBA entrepreneurial experience that looks at mergers, acquisitions, long-term capital investments, levered buyouts, and divestitures. Major management decisions attempting to exploit economic and market opportunities are investigated in regard to their impact upon shareholder wealth. Also listed as MBAH 624 .

    Prerequisite: MBAA 608 .

  
  • MBAF 625 Real Estate Investments and Entrepreneurship


    3 semester hours

    An entrepreneurial approach to real estate investment built around financial modeling, market area supply and demand analysis, risk analysis, mortgage alternatives, and taxation impacts. Merits of real property investment options and strategies are presented in a “real world” context. Also listed as MBAH 625 .

    Prerequisite: MBAA 608 .

  
  • MBAF 648 International Finance


    3 semester hours

    This course integrates investment, financing, and dividend policies and practices for multinational corporations. Topics include measuring and managing foreign exchange risk, foreign investment decisions, capital budgeting and cost of capital in an international perspective, political risk, working capital management, and international financial markets. Also listed as MBAG 648 .

    Prerequisite: MBAA 608 .

  
  • MBAF 649 International Dimensions of Economic Strategy


    3 semester hours

    This course is designed to help students develop a clear understanding of the issues surrounding international economic strategy and trade policy, and to provide analytical tools and framework with which critical assessment of opportunities and risks can be made. Also listed as MBAG 649 .

    Prerequisite: MBAA 608 .

  
  • MBAF 698 Special Studies


    1 TO 3 semester hours

    Prerequisite: As designated by the MBA Office.

  

First Year Seminar

  
  • FFYS 1000 First Year Seminar


    3 semester hours

    The Core experience begins with a First Year Seminar (FYS) that introduces students to the spirit of academic excellence and intellectual rigor at LMU. Aimed at improving students’ written and oral communication skills, the FYS invites students to engage critically and reflectively with scholarly discourse in a variety of formats: written, oral, and visual. The topic for each section of FYS is chosen and developed by its instructor within one of seven broad themes including 1) Faith and Reason, 2) Ethics and Justice, 3) Virtue and Justice, 4) Culture, Art, and Society, 5) Power and Privilege, 6) Globalization, and 7) Science, Nature, and Society.


Foreign Literature in English Translation

  
  • FNLT 180 World Literature


    3 semester hours

    A study of selected texts from international literature.

  
  • FNLT 198 Special Studies


    1 TO 3 semester hours

  
  • FNLT 199 Independent Studies


    1 TO 3 semester hours

  
  • FNLT 298 Special Studies


    1 TO 3 semester hours

  
  • FNLT 299 Independent Studies


    1 TO 3 semester hours

  
  • FNLT 341 Introduction to Modern Greek Literature


    3 semester hours

    (See MDGK 341 .)

  
  • FNLT 398 Special Studies


    1 TO 4 semester hours

  
  • FNLT 399 Independent Studies


    1 TO 3 semester hours

  
  • FNLT 429 Paris through Film


    3 semester hours

    In this course students will examine filmic narratives about/in Paris by representative international directors from the 1950s up to today through a study of filmic themes, genres, trends, movements, and gender. They will analyze how selected filmic narratives in/about Paris manage to represent “Frenchness” in the global context. As part of the course work, students will be expected to see all films, participate in all local visits and walking tours, and attend all guest lectures, with the class, in groups, or on their own.

    Films will be shown in their original language with English subtitles when necessary. The class will be taught in English; however, students will do all group discussions, written work, and exams in French.

    This class is only offered in the LMU Summer Study Abroad Program in Paris, France.

    University Core fulfilled: Flag: Engaged Learning.

  
  • FNLT 480 Comparative Cultures


    3 semester hours

    Interdisciplinary and comparative approaches in the study of cultures. Students study the process through which different nations or communities understand and express their cultural identities and diversities. They examine the ways in which cultural identities become politically dominant at different historical moments, and how, more generally, cultures contaminate and influence each other.

    Junior or senior standing required.

  
  • FNLT 498 Special Studies


    1 TO 3 semester hours

  
  • FNLT 499 Independent Studies


    1 TO 3 semester hours


French/Francophone Studies

  
  • FREN 101 Elementary French I


    3 semester hours

    A course intended for students who have not taken French before. Based on a communicative approach, the course emphasizes reading, writing, and oral proficiency in basic French. Materials covered include an introduction to all articles, pronouns, regular and irregular verbs in past and present tenses and in indicative and imperative modes, adjectives, prepositions, and basic vocabulary.

  
  • FREN 102 Elementary French II


    3 semester hours

    A continuation of FREN 101 . New materials covered include an introduction to pronominal verbs, verbs in the future tense and in the subjunctive and conditional modes, adjectives, pronouns, adverbs, and many idiomatic vocabulary and verbal expressions.

    Prerequisite: FREN 101  or by LMU Placement Exam.

  
  • FREN 198 Special Studies


    1 TO 3 semester hours

  
  • FREN 199 Independent Studies


    1 TO 3 semester hours

  
  • FREN 203 Intermediate French I


    3 semester hours

    After reviewing FREN 101  and FREN 102 , an introduction to more complex linguistic patterns presented in a French/Francophone cultural and comparative context. Includes practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing through discussion of short texts, written exercises and short compositions, and work with multimedia resources.

    Prerequisite: FREN 102  or LMU Placement Exam.

    University Core fulfilled: Flag: Oral Skills.

  
  • FREN 204 Intermediate French II


    3 semester hours

    Developing complex linguistic patterns introduced in FREN 203  in a French/Francophone cultural and comparative context. Includes more practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing through discussion of various texts, written exercises and longer compositions, and work with multimedia resources.

    Prerequisite: FREN 203  or by LMU Placement Exam.

    University Core fulfilled: Flag: Oral Skills.

  
  • FREN 298 Special Studies


    1 TO 3 semester hours

  
  • FREN 299 Independent Studies


    1 TO 3 semester hours

  
  • FREN 301 French Pronunciation Clinic


    3 semester hours

    A course designed for students who want to specialize and/or improve their pronunciation in French. Offers an initiation to French literature, drama, and poetry through the apprenticeship of French pronunciation.

    Prerequisite: FREN 203 , or by LMU Placement Exam, or by consent of instructor. May be taken concurrently with FREN 204 .

    University Core fulfilled: Flag: Oral Skills.

  
  • FREN 314 Stylistics and Translation


    3 semester hours

    A study of different modes of writing and of the major grammatical, stylistic, and vocabulary challenges when translating from English into French and vice versa. Practice with a broad range of literary, professional, and journalistic texts.

    Spring semester only.

    Prerequisite: FREN 204  or by LMU Placement Exam.

  
  • FREN 321 Writing Workshop in French


    3 semester hours

    A course designed to improve written expository prose in French. Practice of various forms of writing, such as extensive, intensive, and team writing, through the approach of global simulations.

    Fall semester only.

    Prerequisite: FREN 204  or by LMU Placement Exam.

    University Core fulfilled: Explorations: Creative Experience; Flag: Writing.

  
  • FREN 333 French Literature and Society I


    3 semester hours

    A survey of literary themes and of the evolution of the social, political, and philosophical ideas in France, expressed in a variety of forms through the works of major writers, from the inception of French literature to the French Revolution.

    Fall semester only.

    Prerequisite: FREN 204  or by LMU Placement Exam.

    University Core fulfilled: Integrations: Interdisciplinary Connections.

  
  • FREN 334 French Literature and Society II


    3 semester hours

    An overview of French literature and of modernity through the study of French novels, short fiction, drama, poetry, by representative writers, from the French Revolution to present times.

    Spring semester only.

    Prerequisite: FREN 204  or by LMU Placement Exam.

    University Core fulfilled: Integrations: Interdisciplinary Connections.

  
  • FREN 398 Special Studies


    1 TO 4 semester hours

    Prerequisite: FREN 204  or by LMU Placement Exam or consent of instructor.

  
  • FREN 399 Independent Studies


    1 TO 3 semester hours

    Prerequisite: FREN 204  or by LMU Placement Exam or consent of instructor.

  
  • FREN 429 Paris through Film


    3 semester hours

    In this course students will examine filmic narratives about/in Paris by representative international directors from the 1950s up to today through a study of filmic themes, genres, trends, movements, and gender. They will analyze how selected filmic narratives in/about Paris manage to represent “Frenchness” in the global context. As part of the course work, students will be expected to see all films, participate in all local visits and walking tours, and attend all guest lectures, with the class, in groups, or on their own.

    Films will be shown in their original language with English subtitles when necessary. The class will be taught in English; however, students will do all group discussions, written work, and exams in French.

    This class is only offered in the LMU Summer Study Abroad Program in Paris, France.

    Prerequisite: One (1) FREN 300-level course other than FREN 301 , or by consent of instructor.

    University Core fulfilled: Flag: Engaged Learning.

  
  • FREN 431 Fictions of Culture, Film, and Other Media


    3 semester hours

    A course designed to introduce students to French culture through films and other media.

    May be repeated as specific content changes.

    Prerequisite: One (1) FREN 300-level course other than FREN 301 , or by consent of instructor.

    University Core fulfilled: Flag: Engaged Learning.

  
  • FREN 432 Women in French


    3 semester hours

    An examination of the issues raised in women’s writings in French.

    May be repeated as specific content changes.

    Prerequisite: One (1) FREN 300-level course other than FREN 301 , or by consent of instructor.

  
  • FREN 433 Francophone Literature


    3 semester hours

    A study of representative writers from the French speaking world outside of France.

    May be repeated as specific content changes.

    Prerequisite: One (1) FREN 300-level course other than FREN 301 , or by consent of instructor.

  
  • FREN 443 Selected Topics in French


    3 semester hours

    Topics in French literature and culture.

    May be repeated as specific content changes.

    Prerequisite: One (1) FREN 300-level course other than FREN 301 , or by consent of instructor.

  
  • FREN 498 Special Studies


    1 TO 3 semester hours

    Prerequisite: One (1) FREN 300-level course or by consent of instructor.

  
  • FREN 499 Independent Studies


    1 TO 3 semester hours

    Prerequisite: One (1) FREN 300-level course or by consent of instructor.

  
  • FREN 500 Senior Capstone Project


    1 semester hours

    Exit portfolio (for majors only).

    Credit/No Credit grading.

    Seniors only.


Geography

  
  • GEOG 100 Human Geography


    3 semester hours

    An introduction to general world patterns of major cultural elements and processes and their influence on relationships between human societies and their environment. Cultural and environmental differences between developed and less developed nations and their regional implications in the modern world are emphasized.

  
  • GEOG 198 Special Studies


    1 TO 3 semester hours

  
  • GEOG 199 Independent Studies


    1 TO 3 semester hours

  
  • GEOG 298 Special Studies


    1 TO 3 semester hours

  
  • GEOG 299 Independent Studies


    1 TO 3 semester hours

  
  • GEOG 360 Modern Mexico


    3 semester hours

    A survey of the distinctive social, cultural, economic, and political elements of modern Mexico. The environmental and historical basis of the country’s recent development is examined.

  
  • GEOG 365 Metropolitan Los Angeles


    3 semester hours

    (See URBN 365 .)

  
  • GEOG 398 Special Studies


    1 TO 4 semester hours

  
  • GEOG 399 Independent Studies


    1 TO 3 semester hours

  
  • GEOG 498 Special Studies


    1 TO 3 semester hours

  
  • GEOG 499 Independent Studies


    1 TO 3 semester hours


German

  
  • GRMN 101 Elementary German I


    3 semester hours

    A course intended for students who have not taken German before. Based on the communicative approach, the course emphasizes oral proficiency in basic German as well as reading and writing. The following materials will be covered: an introduction to the nominative and accusative cases with their corresponding articles and pronouns, regular and irregular verbs in the present and present perfect tense, and word order as well as basic vocabulary, and the development of cross-cultural awareness.

  
  • GRMN 102 Elementary German II


    3 semester hours

    A continuation of GRMN 101 . Apart from the continued emphasis on oral competence, cross-cultural awareness, and reading and writing, the new grammar materials covered include an introduction to the dative case with its corresponding articles and pronouns, prepositions carrying the accusative and/or dative case, the past tense, relative clauses, adjective endings, and subjunctive and passive voice.

    Prerequisite: GRMN 101  or by LMU Placement Exam.

  
  • GRMN 198 Special Studies


    1 TO 3 semester hours

  
  • GRMN 199 Independent Studies


    1 TO 3 semester hours

  
  • GRMN 203 Intermediate German I


    3 semester hours

    The first part of an intermediate course designed to review elementary grammar, and to develop further oral competence, with a strong emphasis on cultural competence, reading, and writing. Texts with an emphasis on culture provide the springboard for the promotion of vocabulary acquisition, comprehension, and the active use of oral and written German.

    Prerequisite: GRMN 102  or by LMU Placement Exam.

    University Core fulfilled: Flag: Oral Skills.

  
  • GRMN 204 Intermediate German II


    3 semester hours

    The second part of an intermediate course designed to review elementary grammar, and to develop further oral competence, with a stronger emphasis on cultural competence, reading, and writing. Texts with an emphasis on culture provide the springboard for the promotion of vocabulary acquisition, comprehension, and the active use of oral and written German.

    Prerequisite: GRMN 203  or by LMU Placement Exam.

    University Core fulfilled: Flag: Oral Skills.

  
  • GRMN 211 Intermediate Conversational German


    1 TO 3 semester hours

    A course designed to promote oral and aural proficiency and practical competence in intermediate German.

    Prerequisite: GRMN 203  or concurrent enrollment or by LMU Placement Exam.

  
  • GRMN 298 Special Studies


    1 TO 3 semester hours

  
  • GRMN 299 Independent Studies


    1 TO 3 semester hours

  
  • GRMN 301 Mastery of German


    3 semester hours

    A finishing course emphasizing oral proficiency, as well as more advanced grammar aspects, reading, and writing.

    Prerequisite: GRMN 204  or by LMU Placement Exam.

  
  • GRMN 302 Business German


    3 semester hours

    An advanced German course introducing the specialized language of everyday business dealings.

    Prerequisite: GRMN 204  or by LMU Placement Exam.

  
  • GRMN 321 Survey German Literature: From Beginning to Present


    3 semester hours

    An introduction to German literature from its beginning to the 20th century by means of representative texts in all genres.

    Prerequisite: GRMN 204  or by LMU Placement Exam.

  
  • GRMN 340 German Culture and Civilization


    3 semester hours

    A survey of key aspects of German history, society, politics, and arts from the time of the Germanic tribes more than 2,000 years ago to present-day Germany.

    Prerequisite: GRMN 204  or by LMU Placement Exam.

  
  • GRMN 352 German Cinema


    3 semester hours

    A seminar on the historical development of German cinema from German Expressionism to the present.

    Prerequisite: GRMN 204  or by LMU Placement Exam.

  
  • GRMN 398 Special Studies


    1 TO 4 semester hours

  
  • GRMN 399 Independent Studies


    1 TO 3 semester hours

  
  • GRMN 431 German Drama


    3 semester hours

    An introduction to representative German plays since the 19th century. It includes classics from Büchner to Brecht and beyond.

    Prerequisite: GRMN 204  or by LMU Placement Exam.

  
  • GRMN 432 German Folklore


    3 semester hours

    An introduction to the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm and the multi-faceted fairy tale research.

    Prerequisite: GRMN 204  or by LMU Placement Exam.

  
  • GRMN 433 The German Novella


    3 semester hours

    A close reading of representative German novellas since the 19th century. It primarily covers novellas from the Romantic and Realist tradition.

    Prerequisite: GRMN 204  or by LMU Placement Exam.

  
  • GRMN 437 Internship Portfolio


    3 semester hours

    In conjunction with MGMT 4672  (International Fieldwork Practicum) as part of the New Europe Program in Bonn, Germany. Professional German language skills are demonstrated by means of a portfolio.

    Prerequisite: GRMN 204  or by LMU Placement Exam.

  
  • GRMN 498 Special Studies


    1 TO 3 semester hours

  
  • GRMN 499 Independent Studies


    1 TO 3 semester hours


Greek

  
  • GREK 101 Elementary Greek I


    3 semester hours

    A basic introduction to Greek grammar and syntax, including noun declension and verb conjugation; translation of simple prose passages.

  
  • GREK 102 Elementary Greek II


    3 semester hours

    A continuation of the grammar and syntax covered in GREK 101 , with a focus on more complex sentences and dependent clauses; translation of more elaborate prose and poetry passages.

    Prerequisite: GREK 101  or equivalent.

  
  • GREK 198 Special Studies


    1 TO 3 semester hours

  
  • GREK 199 Independent Studies


    1 TO 3 semester hours

  
  • GREK 201 Intermediate Greek


    3 semester hours

    A continuation of the GREK 101  and GREK 102  sequence, focusing on more advanced constructions; grammar review and translation of unedited passages of poetry and prose.

    Prerequisite: GREK 102  or equivalent.

  
  • GREK 298 Special Studies


    1 TO 3 semester hours

  
  • GREK 299 Independent Studies


    1 TO 3 semester hours

  
  • GREK 311 Homer


    3 semester hours

    Readings in the Iliad, Odyssey, and the Homeric Hymns.

    This course may be repeated for credit.

  
  • GREK 312 Greek Drama


    3 semester hours

    Readings in Greek Tragedy (Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides) and/or Comedy (Aristophanes, Menander).

    This course may be repeated for credit.

  
  • GREK 313 Greek Lyric Poetry


    3 semester hours

    Readings in early lyric, elegiac, iambic, and choral poetry.

  
  • GREK 314 Hellenistic Greek Poetry


    3 semester hours

    Readings in Callimachus, Apollonius, Theocritus.

  
  • GREK 322 Greek Philosophy


    3 semester hours

    Readings in Plato and/or Aristotle.

    This course may be repeated for credit.

  
  • GREK 325 Greek Orators


    3 semester hours

    Readings in Lysias, Demosthenes, Isocrates, Aeschines, Antiphon.

    This course may be repeated for credit.

  
  • GREK 327 Greek Historians


    3 semester hours

    Readings in Herodotus, Thucydides, Xenophon.

    This course may be repeated for credit.

  
  • GREK 329 Hellenistic Greek Prose


    3 semester hours

    Readings in Greek literature from the 3rd century B.C. to the New Testament.

    This course may be repeated for credit.

  
  • GREK 398 Special Studies


    1 TO 4 semester hours

  
  • GREK 399 Independent Studies


    1 TO 3 semester hours

  
  • GREK 410 Practicum: Teaching Classical Greek


    3 semester hours

    Practicum in teaching elementary Greek. Topics include pedagogy, planning, presentation, testing, grading, tutoring, and problem-solving.

    Permission of the instructor required.

    Prerequisites: At least two semesters of Greek at the 300- or 400-level and a minimum GPA of 3.3 (B+) in GREK courses.

  
  • GREK 415 Special Topics in Greek Literature


    3 semester hours

    This course may be repeated for credit.

  
  • GREK 498 Special Studies


    1 TO 3 semester hours

  
  • GREK 499 Independent Studies


    1 TO 3 semester hours


Health and Human Sciences

  
  • HHSC 150 Human Anatomy and Physiology


    3 semester hours

    The development, structure, and function of the human body with emphasis on integration and homeostasis.

    Lecture, 3 hours.

    University Core fulfilled: Explorations: Nature of Science, Technology, and Mathematics.

  
  • HHSC 155 Human Anatomy and Physiology I


    3 semester hours

    Comprehensive coverage of anatomy and physiology for the pre-health professions major. Topics include homeostasis and integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems.

    Lecture, 3 hours.

    Corequisite: HHSC 156 .

 

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