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Spring 2013 Sioux Falls Courses

Sioux Falls Courses - Spring 2013
The University of South Dakota Division of Continuing & Distance Education

University Center provides the greater Sioux Falls community convenient local access to public higher education programs.

These courses are held face-to-face at the University Center in Sioux Falls.

Priority Registration begins October 29, 2012
Open Registration begins November 17, 2012

  • Current students please register using WebAdvisor
  • New students please contact University Center (UC) at 866-220-7085 or 605-367-5640

Courses are listed on this page alphabetically by course prefix. These courses are face-to-face courses at the University Center in Sioux Falls. Section numbers for Sioux Falls are U910, U912, U913, U914, U916, U917, U918, and U919.

ACCT 210 U910
Principles of Accounting I

Synonym #
55504

Credits
3

Instructor
Paul Van Sloten

Description
A study of fundamental accounting principles and procedures such as journalizing, posting, preparation of financial statements, and other selected topics. Accounting is emphasized as a service activity designed to provide the information about economic entities that is necessary for making sound decisions.

Prerequisites
N/A

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Meeting Information
1/9-5/3
100% Refund Date:
1/18/2013

F 9-11:45am

University Center - Sioux Falls

ACCT 210 U912
Principles of Accounting I

Synonym #
55505

Credits
3

Instructor
Paul Van Sloten

Description
A study of fundamental accounting principles and procedures such as journalizing, posting, preparation of financial statements, and other selected topics. Accounting is emphasized as a service activity designed to provide the information about economic entities that is necessary for making sound decisions.

Prerequisites
N/A

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Meeting Information
1/9-5/3
100% Refund Date:
1/18/2013

M 4-6:45pm

University Center - Sioux Falls

ACCT 211 U910
Principles of Accounting II

Synonym #
55506

Credits
3

Instructor
Paul Van Sloten

Description
A continuation of ACCT 210 with emphasis on partnership and corporate structures, management decision-making, cost control, and other selected topics.

Prerequisites
ACCT 210

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Meeting Information
1/9-5/3
100% Refund Date:
1/18/2013

T 9-11:45am

University Center - Sioux Falls

ACCT 211 U912
Principles of Accounting II

Synonym #
55507

Credits
3

Instructor
Mark Rieman

Description
A continuation of ACCT 210 with emphasis on partnership and corporate structures, management decision-making, cost control, and other selected topics.

Prerequisites
ACCT 210

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Meeting Information
1/9-5/3
100% Refund Date:
1/18/2013

T 4-6:45pm

University Center - Sioux Falls

ACCT 430 U910
Income Tax Accounting

Synonym #
55508

Credits
3

Instructor
Tom Davies

Description
Involves the study of Federal Income Tax law as it affects individuals, as well as other selected topics.

Prerequisites
ACCT 211

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Meeting Information
1/9-5/3
100% Refund Date:
1/18/2013

W 1-3:45pm

University Center - Sioux Falls

ANTH 220 U910
Physical Anthropology
*Meets USD Globalization Requirements

Synonym #
55509

Credits
3

Instructor
Joleen Pietrzak

Description
Focuses upon the interactive process between human biology and human culture, drawing relationships among such concepts as human evolution, human heredity, human biological diversity, and biological micro-adaptations.

Prerequisites
N/A

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Meeting Information
1/9-5/3
100% Refund Date:
1/18/2013

T 9-11:45am

University Center - Sioux Falls

BADM 101 U910
Survey of Business

Synonym #
55511

Credits
3

Instructor
Henry Wiedrich

Description
This course is an introduction to the basic business disciplines and the organization and management of the American enterprise system. It also introduces students to the necessary college level skills of critical thinking, effective communication and cooperative and effective learning.

Prerequisites
N/A

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Meeting Information
1/9-5/3
100% Refund Date:
1/18/2013

W 4-6:45pm

University Center - Sioux Falls

BADM 101 U912
Survey of Business

Synonym #
55512

Credits
3

Instructor
Henry Wiedrich

Description
This course is an introduction to the basic business disciplines and the organization and management of the American enterprise system. It also introduces students to the necessary college level skills of critical thinking, effective communication and cooperative and effective learning.

Prerequisites
N/A

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Meeting Information
1/9-5/3
100% Refund Date:
1/18/2013

W 9-11:45am

University Center - Sioux Falls

BADM 310 U910
Business Fianance

Synonym #
55513

Credits
3

Instructor
Kumoli Ramakrishnan

Description
Business finance is an overview of financial theory including the time value of money, capital budgeting, capital structure theory, dividend policies, asset pricing, risk and return, the efficient markets hypothesis, bond and stock valuation, business performance evaluation and other financial topics.

Prerequisites
ACCT 211

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Meeting Information
1/9-5/3
100% Refund Date:
1/18/2013

W 4-6:45pm

University Center - Sioux Falls

BADM 310 U912
Business Fianance

Synonym #
55514

Credits
3

Instructor
Paul Van Sloten

Description
Business finance is an overview of financial theory including the time value of money, capital budgeting, capital structure theory, dividend policies, asset pricing, risk and return, the efficient markets hypothesis, bond and stock valuation, business performance evaluation and other financial topics.

Prerequisites
ACCT 211

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Meeting Information
1/9-5/3
100% Refund Date:
1/18/2013

M 9-11:45am

University Center - Sioux Falls

BADM 370 U910
Marketing

Synonym #
55515

Credits
3

Instructor
Richard Muller

Description
This course introduces the student to the basic concepts and practices of modern marketing. Topics include marketing and its linkages to business, consumer behavior, marketing research, strategy and planning, product and pricing decisions, distributions and promotion decisions, marketing management, and evaluation and control aspects for both consumer and industrial goods.

Prerequisites
N/A

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Meeting Information
1/9-5/3
100% Refund Date:
1/18/2013

W 9-11:45am

University Center - Sioux Falls

BADM 370 U912
Marketing

Synonym #
55516

Credits
3

Instructor
Chris Karr

Description
This course introduces the student to the basic concepts and practices of modern marketing. Topics include marketing and its linkages to business, consumer behavior, marketing research, strategy and planning, product and pricing decisions, distributions and promotion decisions, marketing management, and evaluation and control aspects for both consumer and industrial goods.

Prerequisites
N/A

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Meeting Information
1/9-5/3
100% Refund Date:
1/18/2013

T 4-6:45pm

University Center - Sioux Falls

BADM 425 U910
Production & Operations Management

Synonym #
55517

Credits
3

Instructor
Greg Bertsch

Description
This course studies the basic tools of operations management with emphasis on decision-making models in production and planning. Such topics as decision theory, production planning and control, inventory control, materials requirement planning, project management, and quality control are covered.

Prerequisites
BADM 220 or MATH/STAT 281, and BADM 321

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Meeting Information
1/9-5/3
100% Refund Date:
1/18/2013

R 7-9:45pm

University Center - Sioux Falls

BADM 438 U910
Entrenpreneurship II

Synonym #
55519

Credits
3

Instructor
Wade Druin

Description
This course focuses on the process of screening an opportunity, drafting a personal entrepreneurial strategy, and understanding the business plan writing process. Building the entrepreneurial team and the acquisition and management of financial resources are emphasized along with venture growth, harvest strategies, and valuation.

Prerequisites
N/A

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Meeting Information
1/9-5/3
100% Refund Date:
1/18/2013

M 7-9:45pm

University Center - Sioux Falls

BADM 443 U910
International Finance

Synonym #
55520

Credits
3

Instructor
Yewmun Yip

Description
International Finance explores the principles of financial management from an international perspective. Background material on foreign exchange markets and risk is provided, and the theory of foreign exchange markets is discussed. Emphasis is placed on corporate finance for international firms. Both direct and indirect investment as well as financing decisions for multinational corporations are covered.

Crosslisted with BADM 543

Prerequisites
ACCT 210 and ACCT 211, BADM 310

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Meeting Information
1/9-5/3
100% Refund Date:
1/18/2013

W 1-3:45pm

University Center - Sioux Falls

BADM 452 U910
Commercial Law & Ethics

Synonym #
55522

Credits
3

Instructor
Amanda Smith

Description
Commercial Law and Ethics is the study of the legal and ethical aspects of commercial transactions. Topics covered include: secured transactions, commercial paper, debtor-creditor relationships, securities regulation, and real and personal property. Ethical and relevant international issues are integrated throughout the course. Additional topics may include insurance, wills, trusts, and bankruptcy.

Crosslisted with BADM 552

Prerequisites
BADM 350

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Meeting Information
1/9-5/3
100% Refund Date:
1/18/2013

T 7-9:45pm

University Center - Sioux Falls

BADM 475 U910
Consumer Behavior

Synonym #
55524

Credits
3

Instructor
William Jones

Description
This course is a study of the various factors that influence consumers in their decisions relative to buying, using and disposing of goods, services and ideas. The course examines concepts and theories from the behavioral sciences and analyzes their application in developing marketing strategies.

Crosslisted with BADM 575

Prerequisites
BADM 370

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Meeting Information
1/9-5/3
100% Refund Date:
1/18/2013

M 4-6:45pm

University Center - Sioux Falls

BADM 482 U910
Business Policy & Strategy

Synonym #
55527

Credits
3

Instructor
Robert Wharton

Description
This course is designed to develop an understanding of strategy formulation, implementation, and evaluation. It involves integrating all functional areas of business, analyzing the environment in which the firm operates, and choosing strategies that enable the firm to meet its objectives.

Crosslisted with BADM 582

Prerequisites
BADM 310 and BADM 350 and BADM 370; BADM 360 or BADM 369

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Meeting Information
1/9-5/3
100% Refund Date:
1/18/2013

R 4-6:45pm

University Center - Sioux Falls

BADM 543 U910
International Finance

Synonym #
55521

Credits
3

Instructor
Yewmun Yip

Description
International Finance explores the principles of financial management from an international perspective. Background material on foreign exchange markets and risk is provided, and the theory of foreign exchange markets is discussed. Emphasis is placed on corporate finance for international firms. Both direct and in direct investments as well as financing decisions for multinational corporations are covered.

Crosslisted with BADM 443

Prerequisites
BADM 310

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Meeting Information
1/9-5/3
100% Refund Date:
1/18/2013

W 1-3:45pm

University Center - Sioux Falls

BADM 552 U910
Commercial Law & Ethics

Synonym #
55523

Credits
3

Instructor
Amanda Smith

Description
Commercial Law and Ethics is the study of the legal and ethical aspects of commercial transactions. Topics covered include: secured transactions, commercial paper, debtor-creditor relationships, securities regulation, and real and personal property. Ethical and relevant international issues are integrated throughout the course. Additional topics may include insurance, wills and trusts, and bankruptcy.

Crosslisted with BADM 452

Prerequisites
BADM 350

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Meeting Information
1/9-5/3
100% Refund Date:
1/18/2013

T 7-9:45pm

University Center - Sioux Falls

BADM 575 U910
Consumer Behavior

Synonym #
55526

Credits
3

Instructor
William Jones

Description
TBA.

Crosslisted with BADM 475

Prerequisites
N/A

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Meeting Information
1/9-5/3
100% Refund Date:
1/18/2013

M 4-6:45pm

University Center - Sioux Falls

BADM 760 U910
Operations Management (MBA Hybrid)

Synonym #
55529

Credits
3

Instructor
Bijay Naik

Description
Operations Management examines business tranformation processes and provides in-depth exploration of management concepts, theories, and principles related to value creation through the production/provision and distribution of goods and services.

Prerequisites
BADM 425 or BADM 523

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Meeting Information
1/9-5/3
100% Refund Date:
1/18/2013

R 7-9:45pm

University Center - Sioux Falls

BADM 761 U910
Leadership Development (MBA Hybrid)

Synonym #
55530

Credits
3

Instructor
Amy Verbos

Description
Leadership Development is the study of human behavior in organizations and of how managers can influence that behavior. Ethical leadership is considered within a business environment increasingly characterized by global competition, economic turmoil, rapid technological change, and shifting labor market dynamics. Emphasis is placed on identifying and developing the personal skills and perspectives necessary to establish and maintain a leadership position.

Prerequisites
BADM 369 or BADM 580 or its equivalent

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Meeting Information
1/9-5/3
100% Refund Date:
1/18/2013

Course Meets: 4/4-8 from 8am to 5pm

University Center - Sioux Falls

CJUS 367 U910
Research Methods

Synonym #
55535

Credits
3

Instructor
Jacob Bobby

Description
An introduction to the systematic analysis of government problems, behavior, organization, and decision making with attention to research planning, data collection, report writing, and elementary statistical analysis.

Crosslisted with POLS 367

Prerequisites
N/A

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Meeting Information
1/9-5/3
100% Refund Date:
1/18/2013

R 9-11:45am

University Center - Sioux Falls

CJUS 426 U910
Advanced Policing Issues

Synonym #
55531

Credits
3

Instructor
Terryl Cadwell

Description
An in-depth study and analysis of the problems and issues facing law enforcement agencies in the 21st century. Particular emphasis will be placed on specialized topics such as federalization, technology, corruption, and police-community relations.

Prerequisites
N/A

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Meeting Information
1/9-5/3
100% Refund Date:
1/18/2013

R 1-3:45pm

University Center - Sioux Falls

CJUS 433 U910
Criminal Procedure

Synonym #
64577

Credits
3

Instructor
Brian Ahrendt

Description
Constitutional analysis of the criminal procedures, focusing primarily on the fourth, fifth, and sixth amendments, respectively, the right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure, the privilege against self-incrimination, and the right to counsel. Examines the need to protect individual defendants from abuse at the hands of the state while enhancing law enforcement efficiency.

Prerequisites
N/A

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Meeting Information
1/9-5/3
100% Refund Date:
1/18/2013

T 1-3:45pm

University Center - Sioux Falls

CJUS 436 U910
Juvenile Justice

Synonym #
55532

Credits
3

Instructor
Connie Nelsen

Description
Examines the separate system created in our society to handle juvenile justice, tracing the historical and philosophical development of the juvenile justice system and inspecting the various stages of the juvenile justice process as well as critical issues currently facing the system.

Crosslisted with CJUS 536

Prerequisites
N/A

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Meeting Information
1/9-5/3
100% Refund Date:
1/18/2013

T 9-11:45am

University Center - Sioux Falls

DCOM 537 U911
Advanced Language Disorders

Synonym #
55434

Credits
3

Instructor
Kyle Brouwer

Description
Course content will include information on specific conditions and diagnoses that result in unique language disorders, including but not limited to: Autism Spectrum Disorder, adolescent language disorders, and com