Sustainability Courses

Study of the function of plants, with emphasis on the wide range of physiological process that may contribute to success and survival of plants in their environment. Transport mechanisms; water and mineral management; responses to light, including photosynthesis, photoperiodism, and photomorphogenesis; functions of plant hormones; responses to environmental stresses; events in development. Four lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Individual project.

Read more about BIOL-3850 : Plant Physiology

Advanced, intense field course building on previous ecology, biology, and marine courses focusing on research methods, experimental design, and data analysis in marine ecology. Extensive field work and experimentation in multiple marine habitats, and examination of primary research literature.

Read more about BIOL-4620 : Marine Ecology

Advanced, intense field course building on previous ecology and biology courses focusing on research methods, experimental design, and data analysis in forest ecology. Extensive field work and experimentation in multiple freshwater habitats, and examination of primary research literature

Read more about BIOL-4630 : Forest Ecology

Study of critical issues in conservation biology with stresses on urban ecology and human/ecosystem impacts. Independent study lab-based projects will include field work in critical ecosystems.

Read more about BIOL-4650 : Conservation Biology

Includes traditional legal issues, including nature and development of law, structure and functions of the courts, civil and criminal procedure, and contracts. The course will focus on the legal environment that exists for U.S. businesses because of increased international business activities.

Read more about BLAW-3700 : Business and International Law

This course examines the policy reasons for various U.S. import and export requirements, tariffs, and international business restrictions. Lectures include discussion of legal issues in international commercial transactions and host country regulations involving the European Community, the Pacific Rim, Canada, and third world countries. In addition, specific sections focus on international corporate, labor, and environmental issues.

Read more about BLAW-5310 : International Law and Business

This course is intended to introduce key principles of marketing management with a focus on the creation of value for customers and firms. An analytical approach to the study of marketing problems will be emphasized, thereby providing students with a toolkit to: 1) determine customer needs, 2) decide which customers to serve, 3) identify which products and services to offer, and 4) choose appropriate methods to communicate, capture, and deliver value. Students will undertake a consulting project...

Read more about BRMB-5230 : Marketing Strategy

Students study concepts and tools required to develop and manage the global network of company-owned assets and facilities and external suppliers of goods and services. Topics include processes and technology, quality and continuous improvement, demand and inventory management, supplier management, transportation and logistics, and sustainability.

Read more about BRMB-5235 : Operations and Supply Chain Management

Students will learn how to identify ethical issues in business, how to make defensible decisions regarding these ethical issues, and learn strategies and tactics to implement these decisions. Topics range from organizational issues such as difficult relationships between employees to how business affects society and the environment, such as the role of business in promoting sustainability.

Read more about BRMB-5250 : Ethics in Business

In this course students will develop an understanding of the Albers mission and values and how they apply to the business world. In addition students will be introduced to the integration of the functional areas of business and their relationship to the Albers Business Foundation curriculum as well as their connection to individuals' interests and future career paths. Finally, students will learn what is required to work effectively in a team setting. Students should enroll in this course their ...

Read more about BUAD-1000 : Albers Business Integration