Mechanical properties of materials; analysis of members under axial, torsional, and transverse loads; stress and strain; beam deflections, and introduction to statically-indeterminate beams and buckling of columns.

Introduction to basic genetic principles and concepts leading to an understanding of genes, heredity, and the nature of inherited variation.

Introduction to audiology for the speech-language pathology graduate student.

Theory, attitudes and skills essential to effective and ethical public communication.

Study of cultural similarities and differences as they affect communication within and across cultural boundaries.

This course will apply economic theory to various topics such as labor relations, contract negotiations between management and professional athletes, measuring why there is income inequality between men and women professional athlete, the impact revenue sharing, luxury tax, and salary cap have on professional sports teams, and financing sports stadiums.