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The focus of this course is the study of the diveristy of life on earth. Major topics will include quantifying biodiversity, how evolution and extinction have shaped this diversity, the characters of major groups of organisms, methods in phylogenetic systematics, and current threats to biodiversity. The associated lab will be used for to evaluate diversity of microbes, plants, and animals in detail through inquiry-based activities. 

So, you want to be a biologist? Then welcome to the William Jewell College biology department! We are excited that you’re here. As you begin your college career and your biology major you will find that your life in college, the ways you interact with course material, and the scientific pursuit as a whole is different than you expect.  In some cases this will be a great and wonderful discovery, and in some cases this may be disappointing or disorienting.  The goals of this course are to introduce you to a community of peer and departmental support, and to give you the tools to think about who you are in relationship to the exciting and wonderful endeavor of science.

Through completion of this course you will:

• Become familiar with the structure, philosophy, and community of the William Jewell College biology department
  
• Reflect on the nature of the scientific endeavor and the scientific profession, and relate these to your own personal identity and goals

Welcome to Cell and Molecular Biology! This is a course in three parts.  First, we will learn about the chemical structures and properties of the three most important molecules that form life: nucleic acids, proteins, and lipids.  Then, we will apply this knowledge to understand how cells are structured and how they work.  At each step, we will ask ourselves: How do the chemical properties of the molecules that compose the cell contribute to its function?  Finally, we will use our understanding of how cells and the molecules that compose them work to understand how cells participate together in the biology of an organism.

Through completion of this course you will be able to:

• Describe the chemistry of nucleic acids, proteins, and lipids
  
• Analyze the function and clinical implications of compartmentalization, organization, and regulation of cellular processes
  
• Explain how the chemistry of nucleic acids, proteins, and lipids determine and shape these cellular processes
  
• Articulate how the chemistry, structure, and behavior of cells combine to form the biology of whole organisms
  
• Work independently to apply previous course knowledge to new biological systems or problems
  

Cell and molecular biology is the study of the molecular basis of life. It is based on the foundations of four classical disciplines: biochemistry, cell biology, microbiology and genetics.  The laboratory section of this course will provide you with experience using modern molecular biological and cellular techniques to further explore these concepts, and give you the opportunity to design, execute, analyze and present your own questions in cell and molecular biology.

An introduction to the form of the human body. A comprehensive study of the structure of all eleven organ systems of the human body. While the study of anatomy requires a good deal of memorization, the focus of this course will be to emphasize structure as it relates to function. A course at another institution that has an online laboratory will not be accepted as a substitute for BMS 243 and 243L.

This course is designed for any first-year student interested in pursuing a career as a physician, dentist, optometrist, or veterinarian. After exploring the spectrum of medical professions and the characteristics of competitive applicants to medical professional schools, each student will begin writing a personal statement for her/his future application. Additionally, the course exposes students to a variety of current issues in healthcare, including topics related to bioethics, clinical trials and cultural competency. By the end of the course, students will better understand their intended medical profession and how to prepare a compelling application for that program. There are no prerequisites for this course; however, instructor’s consent is required for any non-first year students to register.

This course is designed for any first-year student interested in pursuing a career as a physician, dentist, optometrist or veterinarian. After exploring the spectrum of medical professions and the characteristics of competitive applicants to medical professional schools, each student will begin writing a personal statement for her/his future application and practice interviewing skills. Additionally, the course exposes students to a variety of current issues in healthcare, including topics related to bioethics and evidence based medicine research. By the end of the course, students will better understand their intended medical profession and how to prepare a compelling application for that program. There are no prerequisites for this course; however, instructor’s consent is required for any non- first year students to register. Fall semester.

Human Physiology is the study of the mechanisms by which the human body functions. Students will learn the basic functions of each body system and how the relate to one another to maintain homeostasis. It is anticipated that this course will serve as an introduction to the function of the human body particularly for those entering the biomedical sciences.

In this course we will be introduced to the amazing world of microorganisms that exist all around and within us, and learn about the different ways that these organisms influence our lives.

Marketing Principles presents strategies for optimal marketing and distribution of products and services. We will examine how marketing consequences influence the decisions marketing managers make. The course emphasizes product planning, promotion, distribution, and pricing based on theories of consumer behavior and market segmentation. The arc of this course will begin with on overview of Marketing strategy and will then fill in each foundational area such as Environmental Scanning, Consumer Behavior, Product development, Service marketing, Pricing strategy, Distribution strategy, Promotion strategy, Global marketing, and Organizational marketing issues. Students will learn the general principles for each area and will then practice skills and demonstrate learning via hands-on experiments, in-class research, and out of class field trips.

As the capstone course in the business major, this course seeks to integrate and apply the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the major.  Through case studies and hands-on business strategizing and planning, students use the interrelated best practices of accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, and operations to solve real business problems and identify real business opportunities.  The knowledge, skill, and virtue goals of the Department of Business and Leadership are cultivated and reinforced throughout the course.

The arc of this course will begin with on overview of business strategy and will then practice critical thinking through analysis and hands-on experiential learning of current business issues via case study, new business development, critical business literature review, and multiple stategy debates.  Students will also be exposed to various career opportunities via class speakers, as well as career preparation via resume, Linked In, and interviewing tutorials, and Life After Jewell sessions.

This course will examine the importance of public policy advocacy for nonprofit organizations (NPOs) and the impact of nonprofit advocacy on society and social change. LSP 360 K/ POL 217 K places a special emphasis on the evolution of government out of the state of nature through a social contract, the evolution of civil society, American Exceptionalism, the American Creed and modern political parties. It also examines social movements, civil disobedience and the tumultuous 1960s. It will review the policy-making process and NPOs’ role(s) in the process. It will analyze the diverse range of strategies—such as research, building coalitions, convening, civil discourse, grassroots mobilization, lobbying, working with media, and use of social media—that are available to NPOs to carry out their mission and promote their advocacy goals.

The course will culminate in planning, implementing and evaluating a successful advocacy campaign. The course will meet once a week in a small seminar format. Because of the size of the class, students will be expected to not only participate in class discussions but also lead class discussions through the Harkness® Method. Through dialogue and application, students will learn to think critically; identify action issues related to mission; create legislative agendas; form public policy positions; identify stakeholders; and implement advocacy strategies.

This course is designed to gain a comprehensive understanding of the field and practice of forensic

accounting, including the role of a forensic accountant in:

 Uncovering accounting crime and fraud

 Conducting financial fraud investigations

 Courtroom procedures and evidence management

 Litigation support opportunities

 Digital evidence collection and analysis

 Communicating forensic investigative results both orally and in writing

Guest speakers deemed experts in their fields will share their experiences and expertise to supplement lectures and enhance the quality of this course. The goal is to provide a learning environment comprised of both academic research and real-world experience.

To introduce accounting research techniques and the opportunity to practice them.

Organization and implementation of information technology for the collection, organization, and presentation of accounting information with an experiential education and application of systems thinking. 

This course provides an introduction to Financial Accounting.  Emphasis is placed on measuring, processing, analyzing, and interpreting elements of the four basic financial statements.

The course goal is to increase awareness of the overall process and objective of financial accounting as well as develop an understanding of the elements required to create financial statements.  Course includes such concepts as the balance sheet (and related components), the income statement (and related components), stockholders' equity, the cash flow statement, and internal controls.

Recommended Prerequisites: CTI 103, CTI 105, CTI 107 or CTI 109. 

This course is focused on giving students hands-on business project experience. Students are assigned to 2-3 person teams and assigned to local businesses to work on actual business projects covering such topics as new product development; identifying new consumer segments; researching various cost and pricing options or new channels of distribution; or developing new promotional campaigns.  Students work closely with the client and the professor to develop project management plans used in actual business.  Students also develop crtitical thinking skills by reading business publications and interacting with other students via written reviews and debate on key themes.  

Marketing Principles presents strategies for optimal marketing and distribution of products and services. We will examine how marketing consequences influence the decisions marketing managers make. The course emphasizes product planning, promotion, distribution, and pricing based on theories of consumer behavior and market segmentation. The arc of this course will begin with on overview of Marketing strategy and will then fill in each foundational area such as Environmental Scanning, Consumer Behavior, Product development, Service marketing, Pricing strategy, Distribution strategy, Promotion strategy, Global marketing, and Organizational marketing issues. Students will learn the general principles for each area and will then practice skills and demonstrate learning via hands-on experiments, in-class research, and out of class field trips.

The primary objective of this course is to provide the students with comprehensive exposure to the significant topics facing the Sports Business industry.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Through a range of class lectures, class discussions, relevant guest speakers and possibly experiential learning opportunities, students will be exposed to multiple major topics affecting the business side of sport. Students Will:

1.   Become familiar with key concepts & terminology that are unique and relevant to the sports business industry.

2.   Understand and demonstrate the importance of management, finance and marketing principles as they pertain to global sports entities.

3.   Gain an appreciation for the unique challenges involved in managing sports business enterprises in rapidly changing environments.

This course will examine the importance of public policy advocacy for nonprofit organizations (NPOs) and the impact of nonprofit advocacy on society and social change. LSP 360 K places a special emphasis on the evolution of government from of the state of nature through a social contract, the evolution of civil society, American Exceptionalism, the American Creed and modern political parties. It also examines social movements, civil disobedience and the tumultuous 1960s. It will review the policy-making process and NPOs’ role(s) in the process. It will analyze the diverse range of strategies—such as research, building coalitions, convening, civil discourse, grassroots mobilization, lobbying, working with media, and use of social media—that are available to NPOs to carry out their mission and promote their advocacy goals.

The course features a trip to the Missouri State Capital for an Advocacy Day experience on behalf of a nonprofit organization. The course will meet once a week in a small seminar format. Because of the size of the class, students will be expected to not only participate in class discussions but also lead class discussions through the Harkness® Method. Through dialogue and application, students will learn to think critically; identify action issues related to mission; create legislative agendas; form public policy positions; identify stakeholders; and implement advocacy strategies.

This course is designed to help students appreciate the roles and responsibilities of boards, how nonprofit boards function and what constitutes effective boards and individual board members. It will incorporate exercises on typical governance problems for students to investigate best practices and solutions to those problems.

Students will study the history of nonprofit boards and how boards of the future will meet new leadership challenges and demands. They will study the increased scrutiny that nonprofit organizations face regarding accountability and transparency by federal and state regulators and the overall governance structure of nonprofit organizations.

An overview of the nonprofit sector and the role mission plays in philanthropy and volunteerism in American Society. Emphasis is placed upon the study of various roles and diversity of fields in the nonprofit sector, including but not limited to religion, arts and culture, education, health, environment, youth and human services. The course will provide an examination of the social history of nonprofit organizations in the United States, to develop an historical perspective and a sense of magnitude, scope, and functions of the nonprofit sector and its relationships with business and government. Study focuses on ethical, moral, and practical issues in nonprofit leadership, the trust the third sector holds in relationship to other social sectors and the sector’s responsibility to serve the common good.

This course offers an introduction to the practices and principles of philanthropy and fundraising in the management of nonprofit organizations. Together we will explore the nature and essential elements of the fundraising process including the sources of philanthropic gifts, causes that receive support, and motivations that influence giving. Time will be devoted to creating a WHY and case statement for a nonprofit and to introducing specific development tools such as the annual development plan, major gifts programs, special events, and grant writing. This course will also investigate and discuss the impact of earned income strategies in a nonprofit context.

This course will introduce students to the elements of volunteer management and engage them in a variety of community service opportunities, including interviews and projects. Course objectives include:

• Examine the foundations, motivations and challenges of developing a successful volunteer program.
• Study the key components of a successful volunteer program, recruitment strategies and learn how to retain good volunteers.
• Focus on the role, value and dynamics of volunteerism in fulfilling the missions of nonprofits.
• Be introduced to risk management factors that need to be considered in volunteer management, including effective staff and volunteer screening.

Strategic planning is defined as a disciplined effort to produce fundamental decisions and actions that shape what an organization is, what it does, and why it does it (Bryson, 2004). The external environments or organizations are becoming more complex and increasingly uncertain as a result of various political, social, economic and technological changes. These dynamic environments compel public, private and third sector managers to identify priorities, focus scarce resources on those priorities, craft effective strategies and implement them successfully to ensure survival in the long term. Strategic management provides managers with a future perspective, an external focus, a fundamental problem-solving orientation and a set of practical tools.

The intent of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the approaches and methods used in strategic decision making and of the effective leadership of boards, staff, volunteers and clients in the process. It will acquaint students with the theoretical underpinnings of strategic planning and help them master some strategic planning techniques such as environmental scanning, stakeholder analysis, strategic issue identification and strategy formulation by providing an opportunity to create a strategic plan for a nonprofit agency. The course will also review the various facilitation styles used in organizations.

A variety of strategies and resources will be examined about helping people who experience heightened suffering, oppression and poverty. Special attention will be given to various perspectives about service through the study of nonprofit organizations, volunteerism and individual service models. Students’ individual strengths will be assessed for the purposes of applying them toward interventions. Each student is required to complete 30 hours of community service during the semester. This course may be taken as LSP 201 or SVL 201 to meet the requirements of the Nonprofit Leadership major or of the William Jewell College Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Program. Prerequisite: LSP 101 or SVL 101 or permission of the instructor. Cross-listed as SVL 201.

This portfolio will be used to document activity for the William Jewell College Nonprofit Leadership Certificate. 

Course Description:

TheVolunteer Internship is a non-paid experience fostering civic volunteerism and civic leadership. (Student must serve in a nonprofit organization or agency. Student may receive a stipend to cover expenses but not a salary.)

This course focuses on the legal issues and organizational risks affecting nonprofit organizations that are likely to be confronted by nonprofit leaders. Content includes strategies to create and perpetuate safe and productive environments for all stakeholders; effects of sound decision making to diminish and control corporate and individual liability. This course provides the student with a basic grounding in the laws and regulations governing nonprofit organizations. In addition, students will study the risk management factors that need to be fully considered in nonprofit leadership but are not limited to,insurance basics, managing employment risks, managing governance risks, special event safety, managing facility risks, and risk management for youth and human service programs.

The purpose of the laboratory portion of this course is to provide you, the student, with the opportunity to "do" chemistry.  The experiments are designed to provide an active learning environment.  The laboratory experiences will reinforce your understanding of the scientific method and various chemical phenomena.  The experiments have been selected to enhance the CHE 122 classroom discussion and provide answers to many of the questions posed in lecture course.  Students will work in groups to gather data, design experiments, and evaluate information.

Physical Chemistry Laboratory is designed to expose students to common laboratory techniques employed in Physical Chemistry and to bring home real-world observations and applications of concepts learned in the concurrent lecture course.  Students will gain competency in the production, recording, and reporting of laboratory data.

A general chemistry course is designed to introduce you to a variety of elementary scientific and chemical topics.  This course provides the student with the foundational material to continue into CHE 122.

The purpose of the laboratory portion of this course is to provide you, the student, with the opportunity to "do" chemistry.  The experiments are designed to provide an active learning environment.  The laboratory experiences will reinforce your understanding of the scientific method and various chemical phenomena.  The experiments have been selected to enhance the classroom discussion and provide answers to many of the questions posed in lecture course.  Students will work in pairs or groups to gather data, design experiments, and evaluate information.

Biochemistry is the study of the chemistry of life.  Thus, this course explores the molecular interactions of biomolecules.  With this focus, it will incorporate concepts from organic and inorganic chemistry, genetics, microbiology, cell biology and molecular biology.  The student will be required to build on concepts he/she has learned in previous biology and chemistry courses to successfully complete this course.  With this in mind, the outcomes of this course will be: 

1. to understand the relationship between structure and function of biomolecules
   
2. to understand the inter-relationship of biochemical reactions
   
3. to incorporate these concepts into a well-rounded understanding of the activity of organelles and cells
4. to gain skills in reading and understanding primary literature discussing biomolecules
5. to gain more knowledge of the following chemical concepts:        
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7. \\a.  chemical kinetics, especially in relationship to enzyme                   kinetics
   

        c.  oxidation-reduction chemistry

This course is designed to increase students’ awareness of learning processes and to increase classroom-learning effectiveness. Students will learn about various techniques in reading, test taking, time managing, note taking and studying. The students will be using their best techniques in current courses. Elective credit only.

Taken from Jewell's 2019-20 Course Catalog, pg. 121.

Judaism, Christianity and Islam (JCI) is a mid-level religion course in the religion major and also counts as a Level II CTI course in the core curriculum entitled, "The Responsible Self." To those ends the course is designed to fulfill the objectives of both the religion major and the Level II CTI "Sacred and Secular" objectives [link to objectives of both]. JCI offers students an introductory comparison of the three monotheistic religions, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The three are compared in reference to the following five criteria: historical origins, scripture, worship, ethics and political presence.

Welcome to the 2017 Faculty Workshop Moodle site.  You will find the agenda, our reading materials, and supplementary materials here.

This course is designed to increase students’ awareness of learning processes and to increase classroom-learning effectiveness. Students will learn about various techniques in reading, test taking, time managing, note taking and studying. The students will be using their best techniques in current courses.

Elective credit only.