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Summer Sessions

Online Learning

*These are the anticipated Summer 2023 offerings. Course availability is subject to change and should be confirmed in Loyola Self-Service.

Online learning at Loyola University has never been easier! Summer 2023 will bring new online courses in business and the arts & sciences that you can take from anywhere.

Summer 2023

AC201: Financial Accounting

Focuses on introducing financial accounting which provides information for decision makers outside the entity primarily by means of general-purpose financial statements. Students acquire a basic knowledge of the language of business. Topics include the application of accounting theory and generally accepted accounting principles to business transactions encountered by corporations during the accounting cycle.

AC202: Managerial Accounting

Introduces managerial accounting for internal decision makers. Students learn how to prepare and use financial information primarily for internal decision-making purposes. Topics include accounting for manufacturing, job order cost systems, incremental analysis, standard costs, budgeting, and the statement of cash flows.

BL100: Insects in Our World  Touches on the practical aspects of the effects of insects on man, animals, agriculture, and the environment. Topics include a brief overview of general entomology, medical entomology, forensics, methods of insect control, beneficial insects, pesticide use, IPM, and transgenic technologies. Fulfills the natural science core requirement for nonscience majors. Closed to students who have taken BL 250 and BL 351.

CM303D: Media Ethics

Features a comprehensive examination of the ethical issues and ideas informing today’s communications media. Students examine real world, personal and workplace ethics, and case studies specific to advertising, public relations, journalism, and online and digital media. Does not fulfill the ethics core requirement.

CM316D:
Travel Reporting 

Students learn to see the world through the eyes of a traveler by exploring contemporary forms of travel reporting, developing their own travel stories and critiquing those of others. Students can take the course when studying abroad or while residing on the Evergreen campus. Students on campus write about experiences, places, and events in and around Baltimore.  This course is offered online only and can only be taken once.

Restrictions: Restricted to communication majors or minors.

CM366/DR360:
Voice and Speech

Students explore oral communication with an emphasis on harnessing the communicative power of the spoken word. We speak all the time - how can we do it with more confidence and effectiveness? This course addresses the many contexts in which we use the spoken word and how we can adapt to these contexts for maximum impact. Course activities lead to increased awareness of each students’ habits, ability to assess what use of voice is appropriate for certain texts and situations, and an understanding of and facility with the tools available to enhance verbal communication through conscious use of the “performative” aspects of voice and speech. Students also gain an increased sensitivity to how others communicate verbally with us. 

CM382: Introduction to Book Publishing  Contemporary print media from the publisher’s perspective, including editorial management, promotion, design, manufacturing, and new developments in the publishing industry.  Guest professionals provide deep insight into this still vibrant field.
CM421: Communication Intern (150 Hrs)  With faculty guidance, students gain hands-on professional experience doing off-campus internships in advertising, broadcasting, journalism, writing, public relations, and print or web publishing at a site in- or out-of-state. Students must keep detailed records and complete online assignments while performing at least 150 hours of work at their chosen site. Course requirements include scheduled performance evaluations signed by the on-site supervisor. Written or electronic permission of the department’s internship coordinator. Internships for degree credit may be paid or unpaid. May be repeated once for degree credit.

Restrictions: Restricted to sophomores, juniors, or seniors.
CM423: Communication Intern (50 Hrs)   With faculty guidance, students gain hands-on professional experience doing off-campus internships in advertising, broadcasting, journalism, writing, public relations, and print or web publishing. Students must keep detailed records and complete online assignments while performing at least 50 hours of work at their chosen site. Requirements include scheduled performance evaluations signed by the on-site supervisor. Written or electronic permission of the department’s internship coordinator.  Does not count toward the 120-credit graduation requirement. May be repeated for non-degree credit only. (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory).

Restrictions: Restricted to sophomores, juniors, or seniors.
EC102: Microeconomic Principles  Investigates how individuals in market economies make decisions about what goods will be produced, how they will be produced, and for whom they will be produced. Students learn to analyze the impacts of changes in markets; illustrate the concepts of consumer demand and production; and explain the process of profit maximization under various market structures. Topics include the laws of supply and demand; behavior of firms in competitive and noncompetitive markets; functioning of labor and capital markets; poverty and income inequality; economics and the environment; economic systems in other countries.
EC103: Macroeconomic Principles Introduces macroeconomic equilibrium, its impact on unemployment and inflation, and the effect of economic policy initiatives on that equilibrium. Students learn to predict the qualitative effect on changes in economic aggregates on each other and on GDP. Topics include the business cycle; national income and product accounting; equilibrium in the aggregate demand-aggregate supply model; the multiplier; the national debt; financial intermediaries; money and its creation; fiscal and monetary policy; comparative advantage and the gains from international trade; commercial policy; foreign exchange markets; and the balance of payments. Effects of international transactions are incorporated with each topic.

Prerequisite: EC 102.

EC220: Business Statistics 

Introduces the concepts and application of statistics in management. Students learn to apply estimation and hypothesis testing to univariate and multivariate business problems. Topics include descriptive statistics and statistical inference; multiple regression; correlation; and trend and seasonal time series analysis. Closed to students who have taken ST 210.

Prerequisite: MA 151 or MA 251 or equivalent.
Prerequisite (may be taken concurrently): MA 151 or MA 251.
Recommended Prerequisite: IS 251.

EN200:
Major Writers: Special Topics

A study of selected works written in English from two or more historical periods.

Prerequisite: EN 101.

FI320: Financial Management 

Studies the theory and practice of financial analysis and management in the corporate setting and its role in the larger economic environment. Students discuss what specific assets a firm should acquire, what total volume of funds should commit, and how the required funds of the firm should be financed. Topics include time value of money, risk and return relationships, fundamental valuation theories, financial markets, capital investment decisions, cost of capital, capital structure, dividend policy, and international finance.

Prerequisite: AC 201, EC 102. 
Prerequisite (may be taken concurrently): EC 220 or ST 210. 

FO101D: Introduction to Forensic Science with Lab An introduction to the field of forensic science and its application to legal issues. Topics include crime scene investigation, DNA analysis, questioned documents, forensic psychology, and toxicology. Lab topics include fingerprint and shoe print analysis, crime scene investigation, blood typing, and use of DNA in criminal investigation Fulfills the natural science core requirement for nonscience majors. Same course as BL101. FO/IFS

HS100: Encountering the Past

Why does history matter? This course explores why the study of the past is essential for understanding our present. Through the lens of a single historical topic that varies by instructor, students are introduced to what it means to think like a historian and weave compelling stories. Along the way, students learn to ask critical questions, to evaluate evidence, to make persuasive arguments, and to write clearly and cogently. The course introduces students to how and why histories are produced, but more than that, it sets out to provide new ways of thinking about the human experience and about our place in the world today.

Restrictions: Open to students with catalogue year 2022-2023 or beyond.
HS107: Making the Modern World: The Middle East Surveys the history of the Middle East (the Arab world, Turkey, and Iran) from the nineteenth century to today. Examines the impact of imperialism on the political, economic, and social development of the region; the emergence of nationalist movements and the formation of modern nation states; the rise of Islamism; the politics of oil; regional and international conflicts, including the enduring Palestinian-Israeli conflict and the two Gulf wars; and the 2011 Arab uprisings.

Restrictions: Closed to students with catalogue year 2022-2023 or beyond.

HS374:
East Asia on Film 

A study of crucial aspects of the twentieth-century history and culture of China and Japan through film. In addition to examining how some major historical events and episodes are treated, the course focuses especially on the complex relationship between modern China and tradition and on the roles of context and culture in shaping human history.

Prerequisite: One HS 100-level course.
Restrictions: Closed to students with catalogue year 2022-2023 or beyond.

IS251: Data Analytics and Information Systems  Students examine the strategic role of information systems in organizations and the integration of data analytics into business activities enabling quality, timeliness, and competitive advantage. They are immersed in the collection, exploration, visualization and application of data to make informed business decisions. Students apply database, spreadsheet, and visualization skills to solve real world business challenges. Students develop a real-world data visualization project relatable to a business application of real world data. 
IS353: Data Management and Database Systems  Students analyze, create a logical design, and implement the physical design for a relational database system. The course includes significant exposure to SQL (Structured Query Language) in both Microsoft Access and Oracle. Students are also exposed to the challenges associated with valuing data as a digital asset and with information lifecycle management (ILM).

Prerequisite:  IS 251 or BH 251 or DS 303.  

LW305:
Legal Environment of Business

Examines the legal environment of business activity. Students learn to explain basic legal terms; articulate legal rights and requirements in the managerial setting; identify how a particular legal issue fits into the legal system and how law develops and changes; and discuss managing an organization’s legal matters, including ethical use of the law. Topics include classifications and sources of law, dispute resolution, agency, business associations, corporate governance, contracts, torts, product liability, securities, equal employment opportunity; and intellectual property. Writing intensive (e.g., Dreamland Project, white collar crime) with undergraduate research project (e.g., industry research on legal and regulatory environment in specific industries).

Prerequisite: 60 credits.

MG201: Management 

Develops knowledge and skills in the management of organizational behavior (OB). A focus is placed on how organizations create value through people by fostering employee performance, commitment, and well-being. Topics include individual characteristics such as personality and ability, motivational characteristics such as job attitudes, stress, motivation, relationships, and learning, organizational characteristics such as power, leadership, teamwork, and organizational culture. The learning method is experiential with a focus on lectures, self and team assessments, cases, class discussions, exercises and simulations, and team projects, cases, team decisions, and discussion. Testing methods may include exams, papers, and team projects.

OM260: Supply Chain and Operations Management  Operations management develops the processes by which organizations create value. Students develop an overview of the planning and operation of systems to convert resources to goods and services. Topics include operations strategy, design of processes, product and process quality, global competition and supply chain issues, productivity of operating systems, impact on societal and physical environment, and both qualitative and quantitative methods to improve decision making. Recommended completion during sophomore year.

Prerequisite: MA 151 or MA 251 or equivalent, EC 102, EC 220 or ST 210. 
Prerequisite (may be taken concurrently):  IS 251 or BH 251.
Restrictions: Open to students with catalogue year 2020-2021 or beyond. 
OM330: Operations Management 

Develops the processes by which organizations create value. Students develop an overview of the planning and operation of systems using resources to convert raw materials, components, etc. to goods and services consumed by end customers. Topics include operations strategy, design of processes, product and process quality, global competition and supply chain issues, productivity of operating systems, impact on societal and physical environment, and both qualitative and quantitative methods to improve decision making.

Prerequisite: EC 102, EC 220, IS 251 or BH 251,  MA 151 or MA 251 or equivalent. 
Restrictions: Closed to students with catalogue year 2020-2021 or beyond.

PL201: Foundations of Philosophy

A one semester introduction to philosophy. Three focal points are covered: the emergence and development of rational theories on the nature of reality (metaphysics); questions concerning the grounds for distinguishing between knowledge and opinion (epistemology); and the nature and status of values (ethical, aesthetic, religious, etc.). Special attention is paid to the origins of philosophy and its historical beginnings in the ancient world.

PL310: Business Ethics 

A study of the relevance of ethics to business, with special emphasis on the similarities and differences between business and personal life. Case studies and special readings cover such topics as the social responsibilities of business and the notion of the economic common good.

Prerequisite: PL 201.

PL311: Bioethics A study of the moral problems and uncertainties connected with biomedical research. Theoretical questions on the nature of morality and methodological foundations of science lead to a discussion of current topics, such as recombinant DNA, cloning, organ transplants, definitions of death, and death therapy.

Prerequisite: PL 201. 

PY244:
Life Span Development 

A study of the developmental factors that affect a person from biological, behavioral, cognitive, and social perspectives. These factors are considered across the entire life span of the individual. Summarizes and integrates material presented in the other developmental courses. Fulfills social science core and Group IV requirement.

Prerequisite: PY 101.

SN103: Intermediate Spanish I 

A systematic consolidation and expansion of the four basic skills: reading, understanding, speaking, and writing. To increase and perfect students’ acquired abilities/proficiencies in the language, and broaden their understanding of the country’s culture and literature. Laboratory study outside the classroom is required.

Prerequisite: SN 102 or SN 161  or appropriate score on placement exam.

SN104: Intermediate Spanish II 

A capstone course reviewing and reinforcing language skills learned in SN 101-103 to help students attain intermediate level as defined by ACTFL guidelines in the five skills: reading, writing, speaking, comprehension, and culture of Spain, Latin America, and other Spanish-speaking areas. Course includes use of the language in context, with authentic readings, discussion in Spanish, and film clips. Laboratory study outside the classroom is required.

Prerequisite: SN 103 or appropriate score on placement exam.

TH201:
Theology Matters

An introduction to the Jewish and Christian scriptures, the history of Christianity, and the way these texts and traditions challenge, and are challenged by, the contemporary world.

TH262D:
African American Religious Thought

Americans of African descent have accumulated a variety of religious experiences and thought since the 1600s. This course places those experiences and thoughts in historical context and seeks to uncover their impact on and importance for theology, politics, society, literature, and the arts. Selected readings in Cone, Raboteau, Hurston, Thurman, and others.

Prerequisite: TH 201.

TH271D: Why Do We Suffer? Theological and Spiritual Perspectives on Suffering Offers an overview of differing religious perspectives on human pain and suffering. Students engage Buddhist, Islamic, Jewish, Christian, philosophical, political, and musical responses to suffering in order to explore their potential to support or thwart healing from physical and emotional suffering.

Prerequisite: TH 201.
WR355: Travel Writing Students explore the prose genre of travel writing. They read in the canon of contemporary and traditional travel literature-newspaper and magazine articles, short pieces, literary essays, and nonfiction books. Inspired and informed by their adventures in the here and now of either Baltimore or travel abroad, they write a weekly travel blog and two major essays. Concentrating on Baltimore or their host city, students also produce a research project (“My City Quest”) that reflects on their experience and what it is like to live and study in another country, as well as on the culture, traditions, and people of their study abroad destination.  Open to all majors as a general elective. Students can take the course when studying abroad or while residing on the Evergreen campus.

Prerequisite: WR 100.