Courses and Syllabi
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Fall 2026
Undergraduate
AE 040: Level 4 Core (10 Credits)
Focuses on reading and writing in academic settings. Develops comprehension and retention of modified academic and informational texts and writing a variety of academic essays on concrete and abstract topics. Covers vocabulary and grammar at the CEFR B1+ level. Designed for non-native English speakers at a high-intermediate level in written skills. Offered by INTO Mason. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 20 credits.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to English Language level students.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the English Language scale.
This course is graded on the English Language scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- AE 040 - K01: Level 4 Core — 01:30 PM to 04:00 PM MTWR - 9900 Main Street
AE 041: Level 4 Oral Comm Skills (6-8 Credits)
Focuses on listening and speaking skills in academic and social settings. Introduces note-taking and develops short formal presentations, conversation management, functions, vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation at the CEFR B1+ level. Designed for non-native English speakers at a high-intermediate level in oral skills. Offered by INTO Mason. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 16 credits.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to English Language level students.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the English Language scale.
This course is graded on the English Language scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- AE 041 - K01: Level 4 Oral Comm Skills — 10:00 AM to 11:50 AM MTR - 9900 Main Street
AE 056: Business English (2 Credits)
Offered by INTO Mason. May not be repeated for credit.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to English Language level students.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the English Language scale.
This course is graded on the English Language scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- AE 056 - K01: Business English — 10:00 AM to 11:40 AM W - 9900 Main Street
LAW 096: Intro to Lgl Res Writ & (0-3 Credits)
Introduces the student to research methods, analysis of legal concepts, and the art of legal writing. Students begin to learn the research, analysis and writing process through an assigned series of open and closed memoranda.Offered by Law. May not be repeated for credit.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Law level students.
Enrollment limited to students with the Current Wiley Program Student attribute.
Enrollment limited to students in the 7.5 Week Calendar or 8 Week Calendar cohorts.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Law Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Law Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
ANTH 114: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3 Credits)
Overview of major ideas and approaches to the study of cultures around the world. Surveys kinship, social organization, political economy, religious beliefs, language and other aspects of non-Western cultures. Offered by Sociology & Anthropology. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Social/Behavioral Sciences
Specialized Designation: Non-Western Culture
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- ANTH 114 - K01: Intro to Cultural Anthropology — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM TR - 9900 Main Street
AVT 180: New Media in the Creative Arts (3 Credits)
Introduces tools and techniques of artists working with new media technologies while building literacy in contemporary art and media analysis and critique. Students create a series of media projects informed by research in art, media and cyberculture studies. Offered by School of Art. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Info Tech & Computing
Schedule Type: Studio
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
BUS 100: Business and Society (3 Credits)
This course provides students with a foundation for understanding the role of business in society by exploring business history, the social context of business, and the interaction of various stakeholders with business. A range of contemporary case studies and events will be used to analyze the dynamic relationships between business organizations and the society in which they operate. A third attempt will require academic advisor approval. Offered by the School of Business. Limited to two attempts. Offered by the School of Business. Limited to two attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Social/Behavioral Sciences
Recommended Prerequisite: Degree status.
Registration Restrictions:
Students with the terminated from BC major attribute may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- BUS 100 - K01: Business and Society — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR - 9900 Main Street
- BUS 100 - K02: Business and Society — 04:30 PM to 05:45 PM TR - 9900 Main Street
BUS 103: Develop Professional Skills I: Foundational Elements (3 Credits)
Students will investigate and develop their professional skill set. Topics include introduction to the business school and business world, what it means to be professional, how to consume the business press, and how to research business issues. Develop professional writing and presentation skills, explore career options and the job search process, and develop personal educational and professional development plans. A third attempt will require academic advisor approval. Offered by Costello College of Business. Limited to two attempts.
Specialized Designation: Mason Impact.
Registration Restrictions:
Non-Degree level students may not enroll.
Students with the terminated from BC major attribute may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- BUS 103 - K01: Dev Prof Skills I:Fnd Elements — 05:00 PM to 06:15 PM MW - 9900 Main Street
- BUS 103 - K02: Dev Prof Skills I:Fnd Elements — 06:30 PM to 07:45 PM MW - 9900 Main Street
CDS 101: Introduction to Computational and Data Sciences (3 Credits)
Introduction to the use of computers in scientific discovery through simulations and data analysis. Covers historical development and current trends in the field. Offered by Computational & Data Sciences. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Natural Science Overview
Recommended Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the math placement test.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- CDS 101 - K01: Intro Computatnl/Data Sciences — 09:00 AM to 11:40 AM T - 9900 Main Street
- CDS 101 - K02: Intro Computatnl/Data Sciences — 02:00 PM to 04:40 PM M - 9900 Main Street
CDS 102: Introduction to Computational and Data Sciences Lab (1 Credit)
Experiments in computational and data sciences explore the connections between on-going advances in the natural sciences and the rapid advances in computing and data handling. Lab exercises demonstrate the use of computers in analyzing data, in modeling science problems, and in creating numerical simulations across the science disciplines. Offered by Computational & Data Sciences. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Natural Science with Lab
Recommended Prerequisite: CDS 101. Concurrent enrollment is permitted.
Schedule Type: Laboratory
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
3 Sections Currently Scheduled
- CDS 102 - 2K1: Intro Comp/Data Sciences Lab — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM R - 9900 Main Street
- CDS 102 - 2K2: Intro Comp/Data Sciences Lab — 04:30 PM to 05:45 PM R - 9900 Main Street
- CDS 102 - 2K3: Intro Comp/Data Sciences Lab — 06:00 PM to 07:15 PM R - 9900 Main Street
CDS 130: Computing for Scientists (3 Credits)
Covers use of computers to solve practical scientific problems. Topics include creating effective scientific presentations, analysis of experimental data, online literature, data/information ethics, scientific modeling, and communication/collaboration tools. Designed to equip students with the knowledge and confidence they need to use future hardware and software systems both as students and throughout their scientific careers. Offered by Computational & Data Sciences. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Info Tech & Computing
Recommended Prerequisite: Passing score on the math placement test for MATH 113.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- CDS 130 - K01: Computing for Scientists — 09:00 AM to 11:40 AM F - 9900 Main Street
- CDS 130 - K02: Computing for Scientists — 12:00 PM to 02:40 PM F - 9900 Main Street
CDS 151: Data Ethics in an Information Society (1 Credit)
Examination of ethical issues related to access and use of information and data in the Internet age, for the general student, with special emphasis on ethical issues that apply to the proper use and interpretation of scientific and technical information. Offered by Computational & Data Sciences. Limited to three attempts.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
CHIN 101: Elementary Chinese (3 Credits)
Introduction to Mandarin, including basic grammar, oral expression, listening comprehension, reading, and writing. Notes: Students may not receive credit for CHIN 101 and CHIN 109 or 110. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts. Equivalent to CHIN 109, CHIN 110.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Chinese
3 Sections Currently Scheduled
- CHIN 101 - K01: Elementary Chinese I — 05:00 PM to 06:15 PM MW - 9900 Main Street
- CHIN 101 - K02: Elementary Chinese I — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR - 9900 Main Street
- CHIN 101 - K03: Elementary Chinese I — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR - 9900 Main Street
CHIN 102: Elementary Chinese (3 Credits)
Continuation of CHIN 101. Notes: Students may not receive credit for CHIN 102 and CHIN 109 or 110. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts. Equivalent to CHIN 109, CHIN 110.
Recommended Prerequisite: CHIN 101.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Chinese
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- CHIN 102 - K01: Elementary Chinese II — 03:30 PM to 04:45 PM MW - 9900 Main Street
- CHIN 102 - K02: Elementary Chinese II — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR - 9900 Main Street
CLIM 101: Global Warming: Weather, Climate, and Society (3 Credits)
Survey of the scientific and societal issues associated with weather and climate variability and change. Examines physical phenomena observed in the Earth's weather and climate, providing sufficient scientific and technical background to enable students to critically examine arguments being discussed by policymakers and the public at large. Also reviews the current debate on climate change from a scientific point of view with a focus on those aspects that have the largest potential impact on global society. Offered by Atmospheric/Oceanic/Earth Sci. Limited to three attempts.
Specialized Designation: Green Leaf Related Course
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CLIM 101 - K01: Glob Warm: Weather, Clim/Socie — 09:00 AM to 11:40 AM F - 9900 Main Street
COMM 101: Fundamentals of Communication (3 Credits)
This is a comprehensive communication skills course that will equip you with the communication skills that you will need to be successful in your future courses, careers, and communities. In this course, you will learn how to conduct research for, organize, and deliver effective presentations that allow you to explain complex ideas, persuade, and advocate for change. You will learn how to build and sustain meaningful relationships as well as manage conflict in those relationships. You will also develop the small group and leadership skills that will help you work successfully in teams. All of these skills will be embedded within a diversity and equity context so that you can understand, analyze, adapt messages for, and demonstrate respect and consideration for the multitude of audiences with whom you will communicate in a range of intercultural, personal, and professional contexts. Offered by Communication. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Oral Communication
Specialized Designation: Mason Impact.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
CONF 101: Conflict and Our World (3 Credits)
Brief history of field, survey of key conflict resolution themes and theories, and intervention methods. Overview includes general factors of conflict and its resolution; and nature of conflict in interpersonal, group, organizational, and international situations. Offered by Conflict Analysis & Resolution. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Social/Behavioral Sciences
Schedule Type: Lecture, Recitation
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- CONF 101 - K01: Conflict and Our World — 10:00 AM to 12:40 PM F - 9900 Main Street
- CONF 101 - K02: Conflict and Our World — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM F - 9900 Main Street
CRIM 100: Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 Credits)
Overview of the American system of criminal justice, covering theories of justice, criminal law, policing, courts and associated pre and post-trial legal processes, punishment and corrections, and juvenile justice. Required for all criminology majors and minors. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Social/Behavioral Sciences
Specialized Designation: Mason Impact.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CRIM 100 - K01: Introduct to Criminal Justice — 10:30 AM to 01:10 PM T - 9900 Main Street
EAP 101: Language Support for Fundamentals of Communication (1 Credit)
Academic Language support course for Fundamentals of Communication. Focus on increasing students' comprehension and use of key grammatical structures, vocabulary, word forms, and reading/annotation strategies in oral speech and group discussions. Notes: Students must attain minimum grade of C to fulfill program requirements. Offered by INTO Mason. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Corequisite: COMM 101
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
3 Sections Currently Scheduled
- EAP 101 - K01: LangSupportFundamentalsCOMM — 09:30 AM to 10:20 AM MW - 9900 Main Street
- EAP 101 - K02: LangSupportFundamentalsCOMM — 10:30 AM to 11:20 AM MW - 9900 Main Street
- EAP 101 - K03: LangSupportFundamentalsCOMM — 04:00 PM to 04:50 PM MW - 9900 Main Street
EAP 110: English Language, Composition & Academic Skills for Multilingual Students (6 Credits)
EAP 110 is a composition course that integrates language instruction with composition instruction as a way of preparing multilingual undergraduate students to be successful academic writers across the curriculum. EAP 110 will focus on critical reading skills across multiple genres. This process will involve annotating, summarizing, and analyzing texts and will serve as the foundation for academic writing in the International Year One Program and beyond. Offered by INTO Mason. Limited to three attempts.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Special scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Special scale.
EAP 116: English & Disciplinary Skills for Multilingual Students (2 Credits)
This is a language and academic skills course that focuses on developing English language, critical thinking and studentship skills employed by successful engineers, scientists, computer scientists, mathematicians and other STEM professionals; that is, the habits of mind used when writing and producing work within a discipline. In addition, to continue development of the language skills acquired in EAP 110, students will work on developing project analysis habits of mind as well as time and project management skills. This class is based on investigating a problem/theme/issue/situation from a disciplinary stance. Potential approaches to the problems will be developed in teams and presented by those teams in project reports and posters. Offered by INTO Mason. Limited to three attempts.
Registration Restrictions:
Required Prerequisite: EAP 110C.
C Requires minimum grade of C.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Special scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Special scale.
ECON 103: Contemporary Microeconomic Principles (3 Credits)
Introduces microeconomics in the context of current problems. Explores how market mechanism allocates scarce resources among competing uses; uses supply, demand, production, and distribution theory to analyze problems. Offered by Economics. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Social/Behavioral Sciences
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- ECON 103 - K01: Microeconomic Principles — 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM MW - 9900 Main Street
- ECON 103 - K02: Microeconomic Principles — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MW - 9900 Main Street
ECON 104: Contemporary Macroeconomic Principles (3 Credits)
Introduces macroeconomics in the context of current problems. National income analysis, money and banking, economic growth and stability, unemployment, inflation, and role of government. Offered by Economics. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Social/Behavioral Sciences
Recommended Prerequisite: ECON 103.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- ECON 104 - K01: Macroeconomic Principles — 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM MW - 9900 Main Street
- ECON 104 - K02: Macroeconomic Principles — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MW - 9900 Main Street
ENGH 100: Composition for Multilingual Writers (4 Credits)
Provides student writers with the skills and mindsets needed to effectively respond to a range of academic and public writing situations with a special focus on the role of language in written communication. Multilingual students—students who are fluent in English and/or students for whom English is an additional language—develop rhetorical reading and writing strategies that attend to the linguistic features and moves enacted in a range of non-fiction genres. Students learn to: engage in a process of discovery and consider diverse perspectives before making a judgment, taking a stance, or proposing a solution; locate, evaluate, and synthesize source material to discover and answer complex questions; and reflect on their linguistic choices and research and writing processes. Note: Students must attain a minimum grade of C to fulfill degree requirements. Offered by English. Limited to three attempts. Equivalent to ENGH 101, ENGH 122.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Written Communication (lower)
Schedule Type: Lecture, Recitation
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
ENGH 101: Composition (3 Credits)
Provides student writers with the skills and mindsets needed to effectively respond to a range of academic and public writing situations through particular attention to rhetorical flexibility and inquiry-based research. Students learn to engage in a process of discovery and consider diverse perspectives before making a judgment, taking a stance, or proposing a solution. Students learn to analyze and respond to a range of rhetorical situations (writing in various genres for different audiences and purposes); develop strategies to critically read a range of non-fiction genres; engage in in-depth inquiry and writing processes; locate, evaluate, and synthesize source material to discover and answer complex questions; and reflect on what they are learning and how they are applying new knowledge, as well as on their research and writing processes. Notes: Students must attain minimum grade of C to fulfill degree requirements. Offered by English. Limited to three attempts. Equivalent to ENGH 100, ENGH 122, ENGH 123.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Written Communication (lower)
Specialized Designation: Mason Impact.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
3 Sections Currently Scheduled
- ENGH 101 - K01: Composition — 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM MW - 9900 Main Street
- ENGH 101 - K02: Composition — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MW - 9900 Main Street
- ENGH 101 - K03: Composition — 03:30 PM to 04:45 PM MW - 9900 Main Street
EVPP 108: Ecosphere - Introduction to Environmental Science I-Lecture (3 Credits)
This course studies components and interactions that make up natural systems of our home planet. It teaches basic concepts in biological, chemical, physical, and earth sciences in integrated format with lecture, laboratory, and field exercises. Note: EVPP 108 and 109 can be used to fulfill a 4-credit lab science requirement. Offered by Environmental Science & Policy. Limited to three attempts.
Specialized Designation: Green Leaf Related Course
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- EVPP 108 - K01: Ecosphere-Intro Env Sci I-Lect — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MW - 9900 Main Street
EVPP 109: Ecosphere- Introduction to Environmental Science I- Lab (1 Credit)
This course studies components and interactions that make up natural systems of our home planet. It teaches basic concepts in biological, chemical, physical, and earth sciences in a laboratory format. Note: EVPP 108 and 109 can be used to fulfill a 4-credit lab science requirement. Offered by Environmental Science & Policy. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Natural Science with Lab
Specialized Designation: Green Leaf Related Course
Registration Restrictions:
Required Prerequisites: (EVPP 108*C or 108XS).
* May be taken concurrently.
C Requires minimum grade of C.
XS Requires minimum grade of XS.
Schedule Type: Laboratory
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
3 Sections Currently Scheduled
- EVPP 109 - 2K1: Ecosphere-Intro Env Sci I-Lab — 09:00 AM to 11:40 AM R - 9900 Main Street
- EVPP 109 - 2K2: Ecosphere-Intro Env Sci I-Lab — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM R - 9900 Main Street
- EVPP 109 - 2K3: Ecosphere-Intro Env Sci I-Lab — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM R - 9900 Main Street
GAME 101: Introduction to Game Design (3 Credits)
Introductory overview of the game development process with an emphasis on game design. Through detailed study of historical and current games, students will learn the language and structure needed to develop their own game ideas. Students will learn the many aspects of a game development team and how each of these roles contributes to a game's overall design.Offered by Computer Game Design. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Arts
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- GAME 101 - K01: Introduction to Game Design — 09:00 AM to 11:40 AM F - 9900 Main Street
GAME 104: Two-Dimensional Design for Games (3 Credits)
Explores elements and principles of two-dimensional design in the digital game context. Digital painting programs are used to create 2d game assets using proper production techniques and industry standard pipelines. Technical and aesthetic aspects of 2d art production are discussed as traditional visual art elements are leveraged to create introductory game surfaces and layouts.Offered by Computer Game Design. Limited to three attempts.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- GAME 104 - K01: 2D Design for Games — 02:00 PM to 03:15 PM MW - 9900 Main Street
GAME 140: Applied Coding for Game Designers (3 Credits)
This entry-level course teaches students basic coding techniques used when implementing game logic. Through hands-on implementation of several simple text-based and 2D sprite-based games, this course prepares students for the coding challenges they will face in future GAME courses.Offered by Computer Game Design. Limited to three attempts.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- GAME 140 - K01: Applied Coding for Game Design — 09:00 AM to 11:40 AM F - 9900 Main Street
GLOA 101: Introduction to Global Affairs (3 Credits)
Surveys wide range of global topics: previous periods of globalization, international organizations and law, transnational corporations and global economy, immigration and refugees, world environmental concerns, world culture, war and peace, paradoxical presence of nationalism and fundamentalism in global world, and antiglobalization movement.Offered by Global Affairs. Limited to three attempts.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- GLOA 101 - K01: Intro to Global Affairs — 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM MW - 9900 Main Street
- GLOA 101 - K02: Intro to Global Affairs — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MW - 9900 Main Street
GOVT 132: Introduction to International Politics (3 Credits)
Nature of international politics, approaches to study of international politics, state and nonstate actors in international system, patterns of action and interaction between nation-states, international institutions, and major global issues.Offered by Schar Govt/International Affrs. Limited to three attempts.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- GOVT 132 - K01: Intro International Poli — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM TR - 9900 Main Street
- GOVT 132 - K02: Intro International Poli — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR - 9900 Main Street
HIST 125: Introduction to Global History (3 Credits)
By focusing on historical experiences that reflect the diversity of Mason’s student body, students will be able to see how their families and communities fit within, and contribute to, global history from the pre-modern period to our present day. This course offers a long-term historical perspective on structural issues challenging our world today, including demographic and environmental changes, national and global inequalities, and the underrepresentation of marginalized groups. Students will gain an understanding of how interconnections and inter-dependencies have been forged through the global movement of people, pathogens, goods, and ideas. Offered by History & Art History. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Global History
Schedule Type: Lecture, Recitation
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
INTS 101: Narratives of Identity (6 Credits)
Explores the concept of identity through the study of literature and oral communication. Introduces aesthetic, cultural, and historical aspects of these forms of communication as well as their psychological, political, and practical significance, with special emphasis on the role of communication in a free society. Offered by School of Integrative Studies. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Literature, Oral Communication
Specialized Designation: Mason Impact.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Freshman or Sophomore.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- INTS 101 - K01: Narratives of Identity — Robert Gabriel — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM T - 9900 Main Street
INYO 100: Transition INTO Mason I (1 Credit)
Assists first-year international and multilingual Year One students with their transition from high school to college life. It helps prepare students for successful progression to their chosen degree plan the promoting acculturation to academic norms and expectations at Mason, the development of self-efficacy, and engagement with the Mason community. It encourages to seek out and take full advantage of a wide range of campus resources. Offered by INTO Mason. Limited to three attempts. Equivalent to UNIV 100, UNIV 140.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
3 Sections Currently Scheduled
- INYO 100 - K01: Transition INTO Mason I — 04:00 PM to 04:50 PM MW - 9900 Main Street
- INYO 100 - K02: Transition INTO Mason I — 05:00 PM to 05:50 PM MW - 9900 Main Street
- INYO 100 - K03: Transition INTO Mason I — 09:00 AM to 09:50 AM TR - 9900 Main Street
INYO 105: US. American Cultures. (3 Credits)
This course provides an introduction to US cultures with a focus on diversity within U.S. American society. The course uses the concept of culture as a basis for discussing differences in Americans' experience of family life, work, education, the arts, national and ethnic identities, gender, religion and more. Through ethnographic readings, literature, film and field projects, students develop a better understanding of similarities and differences across the American experience. Offered by INTO Mason. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: Multilingual students who have limited experience with US Cultures; INTO Mason Standard Year One Students.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Special scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Special scale.
IT 104: Introduction to Computing (3 Credits)
This course, using both lecture and laboratory practice, introduces students to basic computer concepts in hardware, software, networking, computer security, programming, database, e-commerce, decision support systems, and current developments in 3-D printing, virtualization, and Siri-like systems. Additional lectures examine social, legal, ethical issues including privacy, intellectual property, health concerns, green computing, and accessibility. Students learn techniques to search, evaluate, validate, and cite information found online. Hands-on lab includes spreadsheets, databases, presentation, HTML 5, CSS, cybersecurity, blogs, wiki, and mobile app development. Offered by Info Sciences & Technology. Limited to two attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Info Tech & Computing
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
3 Sections Currently Scheduled
- IT 104 - 2K1: Lab for Lecture 001 — 03:30 PM to 04:45 PM M - 9900 Main Street
- IT 104 - 2K2: Lab for Lecture 001 — 03:30 PM to 04:45 PM W - 9900 Main Street
- IT 104 - K01: Introduction to Computing - Online
KORE 110: Elementary Korean (6 Credits)
Introduces elements of grammar, vocabulary, oral skills, listening comprehension, and reading. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts. Equivalent to KORE 101, KORE 102.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Korean
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- KORE 110 - K01: Elementary Korean — 10:30 AM to 01:10 PM TR - 9900 Main Street
MATH 105: Precalculus Mathematics (4 Credits)
Reviews mathematics skills essential to studying calculus. Topics include equations, inequalities, absolute values, graphs, functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and trigonometry. May not be taken for credit after receiving grade of C or better in any MATH course numbered 113 or higher. Offered by Mathematics. Limited to three attempts.
Registration Restrictions:
Required Prerequisites: (minimum score of 13 in 'Math Placement Algebra I', MATH 103T or minimum score of 55 in 'Math Placement Aleks').
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- MATH 105 - K01: Precalculus Mathematics — Imen Hassairi Krichen — 10:20 AM to 12:10 PM MW - 9900 Main Street
MATH 106: Quantitative Reasoning (3 Credits)
Quantitative skills for real world. Topics include critical thinking, modeling by functions, graphs, growth, scaling, probability, and statistics. Offered by Mathematics. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Quantitative Reasoning
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
3 Sections Currently Scheduled
- MATH 106 - K01: Quantitative Reasoning — Imen Hassairi Krichen — 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM TR - 9900 Main Street
- MATH 106 - K02: Quantitative Reasoning — Imen Hassairi Krichen — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR - 9900 Main Street
- MATH 106 - K03: Quantitative Reasoning — Imen Hassairi Krichen — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM TR - 9900 Main Street
MATH 108: Introductory Calculus with Business Applications (3 Credits)
Functions, limits, derivative, and integral. Applications of differentiation and integration. Notes: Credit for both MATH 108 and any of the following courses: MATH 113, 115, or 124 will not be given. Offered by Mathematics. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Quantitative Reasoning
Registration Restrictions:
Required Prerequisites: (minimum score of 13 in 'Math Placement Algebra I', MATH 103TC or minimum score of 55 in 'Math Placement Aleks').
C Requires minimum grade of C.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- MATH 108 - K01: Intro Calc:Business Applicatio — Jason Lingle-Martin — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM TR - 9900 Main Street
- MATH 108 - K02: Intro Calc:Business Applicatio — Jason Lingle-Martin — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR - 9900 Main Street
MATH 113: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (4 Credits)
Functions, limits, the derivative, maximum and minimum problems, the integral, and transcendental functions. Notes: credit for both Math 108 and Math 113 will not be given. Offered by Mathematics. Limited to three attempts. Equivalent to MATH 115, MATH 124.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Quantitative Reasoning
Registration Restrictions:
Required Prerequisites: (minimum score of 07 in 'Math Placement Transcendentals', MATH 105C, 105XS, 104C or minimum score of 80 in 'Math Placement Aleks').
C Requires minimum grade of C.
XS Requires minimum grade of XS.
Schedule Type: Lecture, Recitation
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- MATH 113 - 3K1: Recitation for Lecture K01 — Auwal Bala Abubakar — 07:00 PM to 07:50 PM W - 9900 Main Street
- MATH 113 - K01: Analytic Geometry/Calculus I — Auwal Bala Abubakar — 05:00 PM to 06:50 PM MW - 9900 Main Street
MATH 114: Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (4 Credits)
Methods of integration, conic sections, parametric equations, infinite series, and power series. Offered by Mathematics. Limited to three attempts. Equivalent to MATH 116.
Registration Restrictions:
Required Prerequisites: ((MATH 113C, 113XS or U113) or ((MATH 123C or 123XS) and (MATH 124C or 124XS) or MATH 115C)).
C Requires minimum grade of C.
XS Requires minimum grade of XS.
Schedule Type: Lecture, Recitation
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- MATH 114 - 3K1: Recitation for Lecture K01 — Jason Lingle-Martin — 04:00 PM to 04:50 PM W - 9900 Main Street
- MATH 114 - K01: Analytic Geom and Calc II — Jason Lingle-Martin — 02:00 PM to 03:50 PM MW - 9900 Main Street
MUSI 102: Popular Music in America (3 Credits)
Investigates popular music styles and development in the United States with particular emphasis on the past 50 years. Lectures, recordings, and video enhance critical listening skills and examine stylistic and social contexts of popular music. Notes: Music majors may take only as free elective. Offered by Dewberry School of Music. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Arts
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- MUSI 102 - K01: Popular Music in America — 02:00 PM to 03:15 PM MW - 9900 Main Street
PSYC 100: Introduction to Psychology (3 Credits)
Introduces psychology as scientific discipline. Examines concepts and methods in learning, motivation, development, personality, and measurement. Offered by Psychology. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Social/Behavioral Sciences
Schedule Type: Lecture, Recitation
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- PSYC 100 - K01: Introduction to Psychology — 04:30 PM to 05:45 PM TR - 9900 Main Street
RECR 151: Badminton: Introduction (1 Credit)
Introduces the fundamental skills, rules, and strategies of badminton. Covers basic techniques and etiquette of both singles and double play. Offered by School of Education. Limited to three attempts.
Schedule Type: Activity-Based
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- RECR 151 - K01: Badminton: Introduction — 06:00 PM to 07:15 PM T - 9900 Main Street
RECR 152: Pickleball (1 Credit)
Introduces basic knowledge and skills to play Pickleball such as forehand, backhand, ground strokes, volleys and serves, as well as the rules and strategies for singles and doubles play. Offered by School of Education. Limited to three attempts.
Schedule Type: Activity-Based
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- RECR 152 - K01: Pickleball — 06:00 PM to 07:15 PM R - 9900 Main Street
SOCI 101: Introductory Sociology (3 Credits)
Introduction to basic sociological concepts. Examines aspects of human behavior in cultural framework, including individual and group interaction, social mobility and stratification, status and class, race and gender relations, urbanism, crime and criminology, and social change and reform. Offered by Sociology & Anthropology. Limited to three attempts.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- SOCI 101 - K01: Introductory Sociology — 02:00 PM to 03:15 PM MW - 9900 Main Street
SPAN 101: Elementary Spanish I (3 Credits)
For students with no knowledge of Spanish. Introduction to Spanish, including elements of grammar, vocabulary, oral skills, listening comprehension, and reading. Notes: Students may not receive credit for SPAN 101 and SPAN 110. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts. Equivalent to SPAN 110.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Spanish
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- SPAN 101 - K01: Elementary Spanish I — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR - 9900 Main Street
SPAN 102: Elementary Spanish II (3 Credits)
Continuation of SPAN 101. Notes: Students may not receive credit for SPAN 102 and SPAN 115 or 110. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts. Equivalent to SPAN 110, SPAN 115.
Recommended Prerequisite: SPAN 101, appropriate placement score, or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Spanish
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- SPAN 102 - K01: Elementary Spanish II — 04:30 PM to 05:45 PM TR - 9900 Main Street
ACCT 203: Survey of Accounting (3 Credits)
This course provides an introduction to financial and managerial accounting. Financial accounting is explored from the perspective of those who prepare and use financial information, covering topics such as recording financial transactions, preparing financial statements, understanding cash management, and internal controls. Managerial accounting topics include cost behaviors, breakeven analysis, manufacturing activities, and short-term decision-making. This course prepares students for the next course in the sequence, ACCT 303.Offered by Accounting. Limited to two attempts. Equivalent to ACCT 204.
Recommended Prerequisite: ECON 103
Registration Restrictions:
Students with the terminated from BC major attribute may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture, Recitation
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
3 Sections Currently Scheduled
- ACCT 203 - K01: Survey of Accounting — 09:00 AM to 11:40 AM T - 9900 Main Street
- ACCT 203 - K02: Survey of Accounting — 03:00 PM to 05:40 PM T - 9900 Main Street
- ACCT 203 - K03: Survey of Accounting — 02:00 PM to 04:40 PM W - 9900 Main Street
BUS 200: Global Environment of Business (3 Credits)
As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, businesses are playing a larger role in mediating relations among people across national boundaries. This course provides an overview of the global environment of business through the use of a structured analytic tool that conveys the perspective of a US business seeking to navigate various economic and political systems, international institutions and international trade theories, and global conflicts and cooperation around issues (environmental sustainability, labor, human rights, and distribution of income). Designated a Green Leaf Course. A third attempt will require academic advisor approval. Offered by the School of Business. Limited to two attempts.
Offered by the School of Business. Limited to two attempts.
Specialized Designation: Green Leaf Related Course
Registration Restrictions:
Non-Degree level students may not enroll.
Students with the terminated from BC major attribute may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- BUS 200 - K01: Global Environment of Business — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MW - 9900 Main Street
- BUS 200 - K02: Global Environment of Business — 02:00 PM to 03:15 PM MW - 9900 Main Street
BUS 210: Business Analytics I (3 Credits)
Course introduces business analytics and why businesses use analytics to create and sustain competitive advantage. Topics include data types, summarization and graphical display of data, application of basic probability rules, and probability distributions. Introduces fundamentals of spreadsheets and their use in business applications. Learn how to apply appropriate analytical tools to gain useful insights from real-life datasets. A third attempt will require academic advisor approval. Offered by Costello College of Business. Limited to two attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Quantitative Reasoning
Registration Restrictions:
Non-Degree level students may not enroll.
Students with the terminated from BC major attribute may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- BUS 210 - K01: Business Analytics I — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM TR - 9900 Main Street
- BUS 210 - K02: Business Analytics I — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR - 9900 Main Street
CDS 205: Introduction to Agent-based Modeling and Simulation (3 Credits)
Undergraduate-level introduction to Agent-based Modeling. Provides a background onto why agent-based models and hands-on examination of agent-based models in the social sciences by examining and experimenting with a variety of social simulation projects. Offered by Computational & Data Sciences. Limited to three attempts.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CDS 205 - K01: Intro Agent-based Model/Simula — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MW - 9900 Main Street
CDS 230: Modeling and Simulation I (3 Credits)
This course expands upon the foundation provided by CDS 130. Fundamental computational modeling techniques are used in a variety of science and engineering disciplines. Continued development of algorithmic thinking skills will be done using different computational environments. Offered by Computational & Data Sciences. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: CDS 130 or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CDS 230 - K01: Modeling and Simulation I — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM F - 9900 Main Street
COMM 249: Communication Field Experience (1-2 Credits)
Field training and experience related to one of the five communication department concentrations through faculty-approved activity support. Offered by Communication. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 4 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: 45 credits total.
Schedule Type: Activity-Based
Grading:
This course is graded on the Satisfactory/No Credit scale.
This course is graded on the Satisfactory/No Credit scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
CONF 210: Theories of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (3 Credits)
Students will utilize critical thinking and analytical skills to begin an in-depth examination of the major theories of conflict analysis and resolution. Theories and case studies will include root causes and dynamics of conflict and methods of conflict analysis and resolution. Offered by Conflict Analysis & Resolution. Limited to three attempts.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CONF 210 - K01: Theories Conflict & Resolution — 09:00 AM to 11:40 AM F - 9900 Main Street
ENGH 201: Reading and Writing about Texts (3 Credits)
Close analysis of literary texts, including but not limited to poetry, fiction, and drama. Emphasizes reading and writing exercises to develop basic interpretive skills. Examines figurative language, central ideas, relationship between structure and meaning, narrative point of view. Offered by English. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Literature
Recommended Prerequisite: 3 credits of 100-level English.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
ENGH 202: Texts and Contexts (3 Credits)
Studies literary texts within the framework of culture. Examines texts within such categories as history, gender, sexuality, religion, race, class, and nation. Notes: Builds on reading and writing skills taught in ENGH 101. Offered by English. May be repeated within the degree.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Literature
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: 3 credits of 100-level English.
Schedule Type: Lecture, Recitation
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- ENGH 202 - K01: Texts and Contexts — 03:30 PM to 04:45 PM MW - 9900 Main Street
EVPP 201: Environment and You: Issues for the Twenty-First Century (3 Credits)
Introduces broad aspects of human-environmental interactions in the contemporary world. Topics range broadly from global populations and wastewater treatment to environmental law, and genetic engineering. Includes both science and science policy of the environment. Offered by Environmental Science & Policy. Limited to three attempts.
Specialized Designation: Green Leaf Related Course
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- EVPP 201 - K01: Env and You: Iss-21st Cent — 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM W - 9900 Main Street
GAME 230: History of Computer Game Design (3 Credits)
Introduces history of computer game design including games as a new medium for education, entertainment, and communications. Students will analyze trends, constraints, and context that informed the evolution of game development. Topics include game criticism and social issues in game design such as game violence and addiction. Offered by Coll Visual & Performing Arts. Limited to three attempts.Offered by Coll Visual & Performing Arts. Limited to three attempts.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
GAME 231: Three-Dimensional Game Art I (3 Credits)
Introduces principles and skills of 3D art and animation for games. Emphasizes efficient, low-poly 3D modeling for integration into 3D game engines. Additional topics in 3D visual design for games are surveyed, including lighting, terrain building, and VFX. Offered by Coll Visual & Performing Arts. Limited to three attempts.Offered by Coll Visual & Performing Arts. Limited to three attempts.
Registration Restrictions:
Required Prerequisites: (GAME 104C or 104XS).
C Requires minimum grade of C.
XS Requires minimum grade of XS.
Schedule Type: Studio
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- GAME 231 - K01: Three-Dimensional Game Art I — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MW - 9900 Main Street
GAME 240: Gameplay Scripting & Implementation I (3 Credits)
This class applies previously learned programming concepts, data structures, and techniques specifically
relevant to game design within the context of professional game engines. Learners will use tools
provided by the selected game engine to implement features commonly found in games.Offered by Computer Game Design. Limited to three attempts.
Registration Restrictions:
Required Prerequisites: (GAME 140C, 140XS or CS 112C).
C Requires minimum grade of C.
XS Requires minimum grade of XS.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- GAME 240 - K01: Gameplay Scripting I — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM F - 9900 Main Street
GAME 250: Music for Film and Video (3 Credits)
Writing, recording, editing, processing, and integration of sounds and music (post-production)
for linear media such as film, video, and animation. Time, frequency, and amplitude-centric
digital post-production techniques will be studied. Students gain valuable project
management, asset management, and team experience within the framework of sound related
activities for film. Offered by Computer Game Design.
Limited to three attempts.Offered by Computer Game Design. Limited to three attempts.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
KORE 201: Intermediate Korean I (3 Credits)
Continuation of basic Korean listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Online and lab work required. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: KORE 102, KORE 110, appropriate placement score, or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Korean
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- KORE 201 - K01: Intermediate Korean I — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR - 9900 Main Street
KORE 202: Intermediate Korean II (3 Credits)
Continuation of KORE 201. Online and lab work required. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: KORE 201, appropriate placement score, or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Fulfills Frgn Lng requirment, Taught in Korean
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- KORE 202 - K01: Intermediate Korean II — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR - 9900 Main Street
MATH 203: Linear Algebra (3 Credits)
Systems of linear equations, linear independence, linear transformations, inverse of a matrix, determinants, vector spaces, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and orthogonalization. Offered by Mathematics. Limited to three attempts.
Registration Restrictions:
Required Prerequisites: (MATH 114C, 114XS, 114T, 116C or 116XS).
C Requires minimum grade of C.
XS Requires minimum grade of XS.
Schedule Type: Lecture, Recitation
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- MATH 203 - K01: Linear Algebra — Auwal Bala Abubakar — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MW - 9900 Main Street
MUSI 259: Music in Computer Technology (3 Credits)
Overview of ways computer is used in music. Topics include principles of musical instrument digital interface (MIDI); various kinds of synthesis; acoustics and sound processing; and musical composition using the computer. Explores music resources of internet and surveys current multimedia applications in music history, theory, ear training, improvisation, and notation. Offered by Dewberry School of Music. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Info Tech & Computing
Registration Restrictions:
Students with the terminated from MUSI major attribute may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- MUSI 259 - 2K1: Lab for Lecture K01 — 07:00 PM to 07:50 PM R - 9900 Main Street
- MUSI 259 - K01: Music in Computer Technology — 06:00 PM to 06:50 PM TR - 9900 Main Street
SPAN 202: Intermediate Spanish II (3 Credits)
Application of skills to reading, composition, and discussion. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: SPAN 201, appropriate placement score or permission of department.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Fulfills Frgn Lng requirment, Taught in Spanish
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- SPAN 202 - K01: Intermediate Spanish II — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR - 9900 Main Street
STAT 250: Introductory Statistics I (3 Credits)
Elementary introduction to statistics and data science with applications to all fields of study. Topics include data analysis for one and two variables, probability, estimation and hypothesis testing for proportions and means, correlation, and regression. Statistical software used for assignments. Offered by Statistics. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Quantitative Reasoning
Recommended Prerequisite: High school algebra.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- STAT 250 - K02: Introductory Statistics I — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR - 9900 Main Street
ACCT 303: Accounting for Decision Making (3 Credits)
Students will examine how economic transactions are measured and recorded in financial statements using generally accepted accounting principles to help users of accounting information to make financing, operating, and investing decisions for businesses. Students will also learn how the tax system impacts business decision making, how managers could use managerial accounting information to make operating and compensation decisions, and understand the importance of internal and external audits to business and capital markets. Notes: Students cannot receive credit for ACCT 301 and ACCT 303/ACCT 330. Costello College of Business students will not be permitted to make more than three attempts to achieve a C or higher in ACCT 303. The third attempt requires academic advisor approval. Those who do not successfully complete this course within three attempts will be terminated from their concentration and will not be eligible to receive a degree from the Costello College of Business.Offered by Accounting. Limited to two attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: BUS 103 and BUS 200 are strongly recommended.
Registration Restrictions:
Required Prerequisites: (ACCT 203C, U203, 203XS, 204C or U204) and (BUS 210C, U210 or 210XS) and (MATH 108C, U108, 108XS, 113C, U113, 113XS, 114C, U114, 114XS, HNRT 225C, 225XS or U225).
C Requires minimum grade of C.
XS Requires minimum grade of XS.
Students with a class of Freshman may not enroll.
Non-Degree level students may not enroll.
Students with the terminated from BC major attribute may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture, Recitation
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- ACCT 303 - K01: Accounting for Decision Making — 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM MW - 9900 Main Street
ACCT 311: Managerial and Cost Accounting (3 Credits)
Develops skills in identifying business processes, transforming data into useful information, and making managerial decisions. Designed for students in all areas of management, especially those whose career aims include cost management. Topics include analyzing and managing costs, developing cost systems that facilitate decision making, identifying opportunities for improving business process, creating financial and operating budgets for planning and control, and developing measures to assess performance. A third attempt requires Costello College of Business academic advisor approval.Offered by Accounting. Limited to two attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: Degree status.
Registration Restrictions:
Required Prerequisites: (ACCT 303C, L303, 303XS, 301C, L301, 330C, L330 or 330XS).
C Requires minimum grade of C.
XS Requires minimum grade of XS.
Students with a class of Freshman may not enroll.
Non-Degree level students may not enroll.
Students with the Ineligible to take FPWM crses or terminated from BC major attributes may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- ACCT 311 - K01: Managerial and Cost Accounting — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MW - 9900 Main Street
ACCT 331: Intermediate Accounting I (3 Credits)
This is the first of the two-course financial accounting sequence that examines financial accounting from the viewpoint of preparers and users of financial statements, including preparing financial statements to reflect financing, operating, and investing decisions of the firm and using financial statement information to make financing, operating and investing decisions for the firm. A third attempt will require academic advisor approval.Offered by Accounting. Limited to two attempts.
Registration Restrictions:
Required Prerequisites: (ACCT 303C, L303, 303XS, 330C, L330, 330XS, 301C or L301).
C Requires minimum grade of C.
XS Requires minimum grade of XS.
Students with a class of Freshman may not enroll.
Non-Degree level students may not enroll.
Students with the Ineligible to take FPWM crses or terminated from BC major attributes may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- ACCT 331 - K01: Intermediate Accounting I — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR - 9900 Main Street
ANTH 380: Language and Culture (3 Credits)
Anthropological analyses of language behavior, origins, and change. Emphasizes the interplay of language, culture, anthropology, and linguistics. Offered by Sociology & Anthropology. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: ANTH 114, 60 credits, or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- ANTH 380 - K01: Language and Culture — 05:00 PM to 06:15 PM MW - 9900 Main Street
BULE 303: Legal Environment of Business (3 Credits)
Survey of the legal environment of business, emphasizing legal concepts and legal reasoning to prepare students to recognize legal problems and formulate appropriate responses. Topics include the federal and state court systems, constitutional and administrative law, business torts and crimes, contracts and business ethics. Lecture, discussion, cases. Notes: Costello College of Business students will not be permitted to make more than three attempts to achieve a C or higher in BULE 303. The third attempt requires Costello College of Business academic advisor approval. Those who do not successfully complete this course within three attempts will be terminated from their concentration and will not be eligible to receive a degree from the Costello College of Business. For more information about this, see the "Termination from the Concentration" section under Academic Policies. Students cannot receive credit for both BULE 302 and BULE 303. Offered by Costello College of Business. Limited to two attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: Degree status; sophomore standing
Registration Restrictions:
Students with a class of Freshman may not enroll.
Non-Degree or Washington Consortium level students may not enroll.
Students with the terminated from BC major attribute may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- BULE 303 - K01: Legal Environment of Business — 05:00 PM to 06:15 PM MW - 9900 Main Street
BUS 303: Develop Professional Skills II: Advanced Elements (3 Credits)
In this course, students will continue to develop their professional skill set. Topics covered include understanding the modern work environment, business ethics and professional responsibilities, and professional judgment. Students will also continue to hone their professional writing and presentation skills, prepare for the job search process, and develop personal job search and professional development plans. Notes: Costello College of Business students will not be permitted to make more than three attempts to achieve a C or higher in BUS 303. The third attempt requires Costello College of Business academic advisor approval. Those who do not successfully complete this course within three attempts will be terminated from their concentration and will not be eligible to receive a degree from the Costello College of Business. For more information about this, see the "Termination from the Concentration" section under Academic Policies. Offered by Costello College of Business. Limited to two attempts.
Specialized Designation: Mason Impact.
Registration Restrictions:
Required Prerequisites: (BUS 103C, U103 or 103XS).
C Requires minimum grade of C.
XS Requires minimum grade of XS.
Students with a class of Freshman may not enroll.
Non-Degree level students may not enroll.
Students with the terminated from BC major attribute may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- BUS 303 - K01: Dev Prof Skills II:Adv Elemnts — 06:00 PM to 08:40 PM T - 9900 Main Street
- BUS 303 - KD2: Dev Prof Skills II:Adv Elemnts - Online
BUS 310: Business Analytics II (3 Credits)
Introduces modeling relationships contained in data and linear models to make predictions in business. Topics include estimation, hypotheses testing, statistical inference, analysis of variance and linear regression techniques. Fundamentals of linear programming to solve optimization problems in business. Apply analytical tools to gain insights from real-life datasets. Hands-on experience and application of the methods to data sets using spreadsheet software. A third attempt will require academic advisor approval. Offered by Costello College of Business. Limited to two attempts.
Registration Restrictions:
Required Prerequisites: BUS 210C, U210, 210T or 210XS.
C Requires minimum grade of C.
XS Requires minimum grade of XS.
Non-Degree level students may not enroll.
Students with the terminated from BC major attribute may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- BUS 310 - K01: Business Analytics II — 03:30 PM to 04:45 PM MW - 9900 Main Street
CDS 301: Scientific Information and Data Visualization (3 Credits)
The techniques and software used to visualize scientific simulations, complex information, and data visualization for knowledge discovery. Includes examples and exercises to help students develop their understanding of the role visualization plays in computational science and provides a foundation for applications in their careers. Offered by Computational & Data Sciences. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: CDS 101 or CDS 130 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CDS 301 - K01: Scientific Inf/Data Visualiztn — 02:00 PM to 04:40 PM M - 9900 Main Street
CDS 302: Scientific Data and Databases (3 Credits)
Data and databases used by scientists. Includes basics about database organization, queries, and distributed data systems. Student exercises will include queries of existing systems, along with basic design of simple database systems. Offered by Computational & Data Sciences. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Writing Intensive in Major
Recommended Prerequisite: CDS 101 or CDS 130 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CDS 302 - K01: Scientific Data and Databases — 02:00 PM to 04:40 PM W - 9900 Main Street
CDS 303: Scientific Data Mining (3 Credits)
Data mining techniques from statistics, machine learning, and visualization to scientific knowledge discovery. Students will be given a set of case studies and projects to test their understanding of this field and provide a foundation for future applications in their careers. Offered by Computational & Data Sciences. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: CDS 101 or CDS 130 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CDS 303 - K01: Scientific Data Mining — 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM MW - 9900 Main Street
COMM 305: Foundations of Intercultural Communication (3 Credits)
Analyzes communication variables as they relate to intercultural encounters. Emphasizes culture's influence on communication process, particularly influence of verbal and nonverbal communication on how message is interpreted. Notes: Communication majors are encouraged to complete COMM 200 prior to enrolling in this course. Offered by Communication. Limited to three attempts.
Specialized Designation: Mason Impact.
Recommended Prerequisite: 3 credits of 100 or 200-level COMM courses or 60 credits.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- COMM 305 - K01: Foundations Intercultural Comm — 04:30 PM to 05:45 PM TR - 9900 Main Street
COMM 380: Media Criticism (3 Credits)
Examines practical criticism of a wide variety of media texts including television programs, newspapers, articles, films, photographs, and advertisements. Introduces principles of major contemporary modes of analysis for systematically interpreting visual and verbal forms of communication. Offered by Communication. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: Completion of 60 hours or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- COMM 380 - K01: Media Criticism — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR - 9900 Main Street
CONF 320: Interpersonal Conflict Analysis and Resolution (3 Credits)
When, where, and why do relationships experience conflict? When are these conflicts productive and when are they toxic? How can you create space for problem solving and healing within relationships? In this course you will gain a greater understanding of assessing and intervening in conflicts as they arise between individuals and in small groups, learning concepts and skills for understanding the causes, patterns, systems and dynamics of difficult issues and situations. You will engage with different dimensions of interpersonal conflicts, from personality and individual differences, to relational history and context, to culture and worldview. Through hands-on tutorials, role plays and case studies, you will leave this course with a better sense of how to transform conflict through relationship-building, whether at work, as a professional, or in your daily life. Offered by Conflict Analysis & Resolution. Limited to three attempts.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CONF 320 - K01: Interpersonal Conflict — 05:00 PM to 07:40 PM W - 9900 Main Street
CONF 329: Community Engagement and Collaborative Problem Solving (3 Credits)
This course will explore how organizations and leaders across sectors can use community engagement techniques and collaborative problem solving tools to achieve their goals and reach consensus-based and mutually-beneficial solutions. The course will be hands-on and experiential-based. Students will be introduced to different problem-solving techniques and will be given opportunities to experience and facilitate activities in-class. Offered by Conflict Analysis & Resolution. Limited to three attempts.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CONF 329 - K01: Com Engage & Problem Solving — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM R - 9900 Main Street
CONF 340: Global Conflict Analysis and Resolution (3 Credits)
Why is conflict more likely to occur in some places and times and not others? Why do certain groups use violence against civilians more than others? What connects local and global challenges? How can communities devastated by violence build peace? In this course you will examine globalization and structural causes of conflict and analyze the circumstances that aggravate old conflicts or lead to the emergence of new ones. You will also explore the conditions that promote peace and different methods of conflict intervention and resolution in international conflicts. Global conflict may involve sovereign states, international and non-government organizations, non-state armed groups, crime syndicates, and nonviolent protest movements; you will examine the roles these play in both conflict and peace. This course will develop your ability to compare and apply major approaches to understanding the origins of global conflicts and critically evaluate opportunities for peacebuilding. Offered by Conflict Analysis & Resolution. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Global Contexts
Schedule Type: Lecture, Recitation
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- CONF 340 - K01: Global Conflict Analysis/Resol — 09:00 AM to 11:40 AM F - 9900 Main Street
- CONF 340 - K02: Global Conflict Analysis/Resol — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM F - 9900 Main Street
CONF 370: Internship Field Experience (1-9 Credits)
Internships will provide an opportunity for students to gain practical experience, reflect on those experiences, and apply academic theories outside of the normal classroom environment. Students will apply academic theories learned in the classroom to situations that arise in the work environment. Students must obtain approval and complete an internship proposal application in order to be registered for the course. Notes: Course does not have a regular meeting time; students submit work via blog and e-mail; some meetings with instructor. Offered by Conflict Analysis & Resolution. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 9 credits.
Schedule Type: Internship
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
CONF 398: Special Topics in Advanced Techniques and Practices (3 Credits)
Examines selected topics relating to conflict resolution techniques and practices. Topics vary but may include mediation, negotiation, reflective practice, and facilitation. Notes: May be repeated if topics vary. Offered by Conflict Analysis & Resolution. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 9 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CONF 398 - K01: Spec Top Adv Techn/Practices — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM F - 9900 Main Street
CONF 399: Special Topics in Conflict Analysis and Resolution (3 Credits)
Examines selected topics relating to analysis or resolution of conflict. Topics vary but may include historical examination of conflict, social issues stemming from conflict, ethical issues in intervention, globalization, human rights, sources of conflict, or relationship of particular identity domains to conflict. Notes: May be repeated if topics vary. Offered by Conflict Analysis & Resolution. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 9 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CONF 399 - K01: Spec Topics in Conf Analy/Res — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM R - 9900 Main Street
COS 301: Great Ideas in Science (3 Credits)
Nontechnical introduction to ideas that have shaped the growth of science, from the building of Stonehenge to modern theories of the Big Bang. The idea behind each major advance is treated in its historical context, with special attention to its importance in mankind's understanding of the nature of the universe. Intended for nonscience majors; uses little mathematics.
COS 301 is the new course number for PROV 301: Great Ideas in Science. Offered by College of Science. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Natural Science Overview
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- COS 301 - K01: Great Ideas in Science — 03:00 PM to 05:40 PM T - 9900 Main Street
ECON 311: Intermediate Macroeconomics (3 Credits)
Aggregate economic accounts, including measuring national income; determinants of levels of income and output; and causes and solutions for problems of unemployment, inflation, and economic growth. Offered by Economics. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: ECON 103 and 104 or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- ECON 311 - K01: Intermediate Macroeconomics — 09:00 AM to 11:40 AM F - 9900 Main Street
ECON 345: Introduction to Econometrics (3 Credits)
Modern statistical techniques in estimating economic relations. Offered by Economics. Limited to three attempts.
Registration Restrictions:
Required Prerequisites: (((ECON 306D, 306XS or 306XP) and (ECON 311D, 311XS or 311XP)) and (((STAT 250D, 250XS or 250XP) and (STAT 350D, L350, 350XS or 350XP)) or ((STAT 344D, 344XS or 344XP) and (STAT 354D, 354XS or 354XP)) or ((BUS 210D, 210XS or 210XP) and (BUS 310D, 310XS or 310XP)))).
D Requires minimum grade of D.
XS Requires minimum grade of XS.
XP Requires minimum grade of XP.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- ECON 345 - K01: Introduction to Econometrics — 09:00 AM to 11:40 AM R - 9900 Main Street
ECON 374: Health Economics (3 Credits)
Microeconomic analysis of health and medicine. Topics include the determinants of health, health externalities, health insurance, the health effects of medicine, the supply and demand of medicine, medical quality and regulation, and information asymmetries. Offered by Economics. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: ECON 103 and ECON 104 or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- ECON 374 - K01: Health Economics — 09:00 AM to 11:40 AM T - 9900 Main Street
ECON 385: International Economic Policy (3 Credits)
Introduces economic way of thinking on trade and international finance. Presents historical and current information on consequences of trade and protectionism. Notes: May not be applied toward the elective course requirement needed for a major or minor in economics. Offered by Economics. Limited to three attempts.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- ECON 385 - KD1: International Economic Policy — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T - Online
ECON 398: Internship (3-6 Credits)
Students find economics-related internship with assistance from Career Services. Pre-internship proposal and final reflections paper required. Offered by Economics. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Recommended Prerequisite: 6 upper-level hours in economics, Junior standing, and permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Internship
Grading:
This course is graded on the Satisfactory/No Credit scale.
This course is graded on the Satisfactory/No Credit scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
ENGH 300: Cover to Cover (3 Credits)
Introduction to various topics in English; many have an interdisciplinary emphasis. Appropriate for non-majors. Topic changes each time course is offered. Notes: May be repeated when topic is different. Offered by English. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: ENGH 101
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- ENGH 300 - K01: Cover to Cover — 03:00 PM to 05:40 PM W - 9900 Main Street
ENGH 302: Advanced Composition (3 Credits)
Builds on the skills and mindsets that student writers develop in their Mason Core Written Communications lower-level course. Advanced Composition focuses on rhetorical flexibility, inquiry-based research, and a writing process oriented toward investigating and responding to meaningful questions relevant to students’ field of study. Students learn to critically read, evaluate, analyze, and synthesize sources. They also learn to understand and to use disciplinary and linguistic conventions as they adapt their writing for different genres, audiences, and purposes. Notes: Students must attain a minimum grade of C to fulfill degree requirements. Offered by English. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Written Communication (upper)
Specialized Designation: Mason Impact.
Recommended Prerequisite: Completion of 45 credits.
Registration Restrictions:
Required Prerequisites: (ENGH 100C, 100XS, 101C, 101XS, U101, 122C, 122XS, ENGL 100C, 101C, U101, 122C, HNRS 110C, 110XS, NCLC 203C, INTS 203C or 203XS) and (ARAB 325D, 325XS, 325XP, L325, 365D, CHIN 310D, 310XS, 310XP, L310, 311D, 311XS, 311XP, 325D, L325, 325XS, 325XP, 328D, 328XS, 328XP, CLAS 250D, U250, 250XS, 250XP, 260D, 260XS, 260XP, 340D, 340XS, 340XP, 350D, 350XS, 350XP, 360D, 360XS, 360XP, 380D, 380XS, 380XP, ENGH 201D, U201, 201XS, 201XP, 202D, U202, 202XS, 202XP, 203D, U203, 203XS, 203XP, 204D, U204, 204XS, 204XP, FREN 325D, L325, 325XS, 325XP, 329D, 329XS, 329XP, FRLN 330D, 330XS, 330XP, L330, GERM 325D, 325XS, 325XP, ITAL 320D, 320XS, 320XP, 325D, L325, 325XS, 325XP, JAPA 340D, 340XS, 340XP, KORE 311D, 311XS, 311XP, PHIL 253D, 253XS, 253XP, 100T, 173T, 151T, RELI 235D, 235XS, 235XP, U235, 333D, 333XS, 333XP, RUSS 325D, 325XS, 325XP, 326D, 326XS, 326XP, 327D, 327XS, 327XP, SPAN 325D, L325, 325XS, 325XP, ENGH 2---, INTS 101D, 101XS, 101XP, NCLC 101D, HNRS 131D, 131XS, 131XP, ELED 258D, U258, 258XS, 258XP, HIST 334D, 334XS, 334XP, 381D, 403D, RELI 271D, 271XS, 271XP, SEED 370D, 370XS, 370XP, INTS 363D, 363XS, 363XP, RELI 339D, 339XS, 339XP, 334D, 338D, ENGH 206D, 206XS or 206XP).
C Requires minimum grade of C.
XS Requires minimum grade of XS.
D Requires minimum grade of D.
XP Requires minimum grade of XP.
Students with a class of Freshman may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
ENGH 362: Global Voices (3 Credits)
Studies two cultures other than contemporary British or American culture through exploration of several textual forms such as written literature, oral literature, film, folklore, or popular culture. Specific cultures vary, but at least one is non- Western. Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic is different. Offered by English. May be repeated within the degree.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Global Understanding
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: Satisfaction of University requirements in 100-level English and in Mason Core literature.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- ENGH 362 - K01: Global Voices — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM R - 9900 Main Street
ENGH 396: Introduction to Creative Writing (3 Credits)
Assignments include writing exercises and original works of poetry and fiction. May also include drama or creative nonfiction. Includes reading assignments in covered genres, and may include oral presentations or in-class performance. Original student work read and discussed in class and conference with instructor. Offered by English. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Arts
Recommended Prerequisite: Satisfaction of University requirements in 100-level English and in Mason Core literature.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- ENGH 396 - K01: Intro: Creative Writing — 02:00 PM to 03:15 PM MW - 9900 Main Street
EVPP 337: Environmental Policy Making in Developing Countries (3 Credits)
Overview of environmental policy process in developing countries around the world. Major focus on understanding distinctive problems and dynamics of environmental policy making in poor countries to generate better policy decisions and management. Offered by Environmental Science & Policy. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Writing Intensive in Major
Specialized Designation: Green Leaf Related Course
Recommended Prerequisite: 60 credits.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
FNAN 303: Financial Management (3 Credits)
Introduction to the fundamental concepts, principles, and analytical tools in finance. Topics covered include time value of money, security valuation, capital budgeting, risk and return analysis, and cost of capital. Notes: Costello College of Business students will not be permitted to make more than three attempts to achieve a C or higher in FNAN 303. The third attempt requires Costello College of Business academic advisor approval. Those who do not successfully complete this course within three attempts will be terminated from their concentration and will not be eligible to receive a degree from the Costello College of Business.Offered by Finance. Limited to two attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: BUS 103 and BUS 200.
Registration Restrictions:
Required Prerequisites: (ACCT 203C, 203XS, 204C, 204XS, U203 or U204) and (BUS 210C, 210XS or U210) and (MATH 108C, 108XS, 113C, 113XS, 114C, 114XS, HNRT 225C, 225XS, MATH U108, U113, U114 or HNRT U225).
C Requires minimum grade of C.
XS Requires minimum grade of XS.
Students with a class of Freshman may not enroll.
Non-Degree level students may not enroll.
Students with the terminated from BC major attribute may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture, Recitation
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- FNAN 303 - K01: Financial Management — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR - 9900 Main Street
GAME 310: Digital Game Design (3 Credits)
Key digital game design mechanisms, dynamics, processes, and considerations are explored, including but not limited to input, interface, and interactivity. Students will apply concepts and processes in digital game design using current game engines. Offered by Coll Visual & Performing Arts. Limited to three attempts.Offered by Coll Visual & Performing Arts. Limited to three attempts.
Registration Restrictions:
Required Prerequisites: ((GAME 231C or 231XS) and (GAME 210C or 210XS) and (GAME 240C or 240XS)).
C Requires minimum grade of C.
XS Requires minimum grade of XS.
Schedule Type: Studio
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- GAME 310 - K01: Digital Game Design — 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM TR - 9900 Main Street
GAME 320: Digital Painting for Games (3 Credits)
Students develop observational, sketching, and rendering skills in the digital medium. Students practice digital painting from reference and imagination as they create convincing game surfaces and simple concept drawings.Offered by Computer Game Design. Limited to three attempts.
Registration Restrictions:
Required Prerequisites: ((GAME 104C or 104XS) and (AVT 222C, 222XS, 232C or 232XS)).
C Requires minimum grade of C.
XS Requires minimum grade of XS.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- GAME 320 - K01: Digital Painting for Games — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR - 9900 Main Street
GAME 330: Computer Game Platform Analysis (3 Credits)
Analysis, designing, and developing digital games in key platform contexts such as mobile, VR, and consoles. Analysis will include porting games between most commercial platforms. Students will apply a team-based development process to create innovative applications that leverage unique platform considerations. Offered by Coll Visual & Performing Arts. Limited to three attempts.Offered by Coll Visual & Performing Arts. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: CS 112
Registration Restrictions:
Required Prerequisites: (GAME 310C or 310XS) and (GAME 331*C or 331XS).
* May be taken concurrently.
C Requires minimum grade of C.
XS Requires minimum grade of XS.
Schedule Type: Studio
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- GAME 330 - K01: Comp Game Platform Analysis — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR - 9900 Main Street
GAME 331: Consumer Gaming Platform Analysis Lab (1 Credit)
Current and prototype consumer gaming platforms and consoles. Analysis will include conversion, transposition, and porting game media among most commercially produced platforms for analysis and comparisons.Offered by Computer Game Design. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: CS 112
Registration Restrictions:
Required Prerequisites: (GAME 310C or 310XS) and (GAME 330*C or 330XS).
* May be taken concurrently.
C Requires minimum grade of C.
XS Requires minimum grade of XS.
Schedule Type: Laboratory
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
GAME 332: RS: Story Design for Computer Games (3 Credits)
Use of narrative structure and new media for designing computer game scenarios and stories. Traditional narrative techniques (text stories, novels, films) will be examined, as well as translations of the traditional to interactive, non-linear modes of communications. Analysis of current computer game story design theories, philosophies, and techniques will be covered.Offered by Computer Game Design. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Writing Intensive in Major
Specialized Designation: Research/Scholarship Intensive
Recommended Prerequisite: Completion of 30 credits within major or permission of the instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- GAME 332 - K01: RS:Story Design for Comp Games — 02:00 PM to 04:40 PM M - 9900 Main Street
GAME 367: Writing and Editing Music and Sound (3 Credits)
This course focuses on the composition, editing, processing, and integration of voice,
environmental sounds, and music within non-linear or interactive game environments. Students
will learn to work with high-definition sound and music post-production techniques, leading to
the creation of immersive environments and gameplay. The curriculum emphasizes exploration
of music composition, sample post-processing techniques, and a look into audio features and
implementation in different game engines such as Unity and Unreal. By the end of the course,
students will gain practical skills in crafting immersive, high-quality audio experiences for
games. Students gain valuable project management, asset management, and team game
development experience within the framework of sound related activities and thinking.
Students will additionally have portfolio examples of working games with their original sounds
and music.Offered by Computer Game Design. Limited to three attempts.
Registration Restrictions:
Required Prerequisites: GAME 250C or 250XS.
C Requires minimum grade of C.
XS Requires minimum grade of XS.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- GAME 367 - K01: Wrtng and Editing Music/Sound — 02:00 PM to 04:40 PM W - 9900 Main Street
GAME 398: Three-Dimensional Game Art II (3 Credits)
Introduces principles and skills of 3D art and animation for games. Emphasizes efficient, low-poly 3D modeling for integration into 3D game engines. Additional topics in 3D visual design for games are surveyed, including lighting, terrain building, and VFX. Offered by Coll Visual & Performing Arts. Limited to three attempts.Offered by Coll Visual & Performing Arts. Limited to three attempts.
Registration Restrictions:
Required Prerequisites: GAME 231C or 231XS.
C Requires minimum grade of C.
XS Requires minimum grade of XS.
Schedule Type: Studio
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- GAME 398 - K01: Three-Dimensional Game Art II — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM TR - 9900 Main Street
GAME 399: Special Topics (1-4 Credits)
In-depth presentation and exploration of topical studies in computer game design. Subject matter varies. Notes: May be repeated when topic is different.Offered by Computer Game Design. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 12 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- GAME 399 - K01: Special Topics — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR - 9900 Main Street
GLOA 396: Topics in Global Affairs (1-3 Credits)
Selected topics in global affairs. Content varies. Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic is different.Offered by Global Affairs. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 9 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: GLOA 101.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
3 Sections Currently Scheduled
- GLOA 396 - K01: Topics in Global Affairs — 09:00 AM to 11:40 AM R - 9900 Main Street
- GLOA 396 - K02: Topics in Global Affairs — 03:30 PM to 04:45 PM MW - 9900 Main Street
- GLOA 396 - K03: Topics in Global Affairs — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM R - 9900 Main Street
GOVT 322: International Relations Theory (3 Credits)
Advanced inquiry into international relations. Studies theories, concepts of international relations, and major forces and issues in international politics.Offered by Schar Govt/International Affrs. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: GOVT 132 or 133.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- GOVT 322 - K01: Intl Relations Theory — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM T - 9900 Main Street
HIST 387: Topics in Global History (3-6 Credits)
Study of historical topics or periods of special interest in global, Latin American, African, Asian, or Middle Eastern history. Notes: Topics announced in advance. May be repeated for credit when topic is different. Offered by History & Art History. May be repeated within the term.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Global Understanding
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies, Non-Western Culture
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- HIST 387 - K02: Topics in Global History — 03:30 PM to 04:45 PM W - 9900 Main Street
- HIST 387 - K03: Topics in Global History — 05:00 PM to 06:15 PM W - 9900 Main Street
INTS 301: Science in the News (3 Credits)
Examination and discussion of the current trends in science as reported in the popular media. Students learn how to evaluate the science that is reported so they may become informed consumers; discuss how scientific advancement might shape society by looking at how science and society have changed together over time; and use examples from the past to discuss future trends. Offered by School of Integrative Studies. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Natural Science Overview
Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- INTS 301 - K01: Science in the News — Robert Gabriel — 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM TR - 9900 Main Street
KORE 301: Advanced Korean Language and Culture (3 Credits)
Develops advanced level Korean language skills and cultural awareness in interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: KORE 202; appropriate placement score; or permission of instructor
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Korean
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- KORE 301 - K01: Advanced Korean Lang and Cult — 04:30 PM to 05:45 PM TR - 9900 Main Street
KORE 320: Korean Popular Culture in a Global World (3 Credits)
Develops students' critical understanding of transnational and global perspectives of culture flow using various cultural products and art forms of Korea. Provides students with the understanding of the histories and social contexts of Korean popular culture. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Specialized Designation: Non-Western Culture
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- KORE 320 - K01: Korean Pop Cult in Global Wrld — 03:30 PM to 04:45 PM MW - 9900 Main Street
KORE 321: Korean Proficiency through Visual Culture (3 Credits)
Develops Intermediate-high level Korean reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills while increasing understanding of Korean culture through authentic Korean visual culture such as films, TV dramas, commercials, and music videos. Students who complete the course will gain an understanding of local and global Korean visual culture as well as acquire upper level Korean linguistic proficiency. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Recommended Prerequisite: KORE 202, appropriate placement score, or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Korean
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- KORE 321 - K01: Korean Profic through Vis Cult — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR - 9900 Main Street
- KORE 321 - K02: Korean Profic through Vis Cult — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM T - 9900 Main Street
KORE 332: Special Topics in Advanced Korean Speaking (3 Credits)
Introduces students to advanced-level materials to improve proficiency in speaking. Topics will vary. This course is designed for students who have a high-intermediate level of Korean proficiency and the goal for this course is developing advanced level Korean proficiency in speaking, public speaking, presentation skills and acquiring social-cultural knowledge of contemporary Korean society. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 9 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: KORE 202; appropriate placement score; or permission of instructor
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Korean
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- KORE 332 - K01: ST: Advanced Korean Speaking — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MW - 9900 Main Street
KORE 361: Korean History before 1876 (3 Credits)
Surveys the history of the Chosŏn dynasty from its establishment in the fifteenth century to the nineteenth century until 1876 when Chosŏn opened its ports to Japan and the West and integrated into the modern capitalist world. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- KORE 361 - K01: Korean History before 1876 — 03:30 PM to 04:45 PM W - 9900 Main Street
- KORE 361 - K02: Korean History before 1876 — 05:00 PM to 06:15 PM W - 9900 Main Street
MGMT 303: Principles of Management (3 Credits)
Examines managerial work under range of business models. Managerial functions and activities including planning, organizing, balancing conflicting demands, leading and controlling are examined in depth and in context of current organizational examples. Discuss variety of pressures contemporary managers face. Notes: Students cannot receive credit for both MGMT 301 and MGMT 303. Costello College of Business students will not be permitted to make more than three attempts to achieve a C or higher in MGMT 303. The third attempt requires Costello College of Business academic advisor approval. Those who do not successfully complete this course within three attempts will be terminated from their concentration and will not be eligible to receive a degree from the Costello College of Business. For more information, see Academic Policies.Offered by Management. Limited to two attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: BUS 103 and BUS 200.
Registration Restrictions:
Students with a class of Freshman may not enroll.
Non-Degree level students may not enroll.
Students with the Ineligible to take MGMT crses or terminated from BC major attributes may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture, Recitation
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- MGMT 303 - K01: Principles of Management — 05:00 PM to 07:40 PM M - 9900 Main Street
MGMT 321: Introduction to Human Resource Management (3 Credits)
The field of human resource management examines what can or should be done to make workers more productive and satisfied. The course builds on MGMT 303 by introducing key concepts and techniques that managers need to attract, retain, develop, compensate, and motivate quality talent. Also emphasizes legal and ethical considerations in human resource management. A third attempt will require academic advisor approval.Offered by Management. Limited to two attempts.
Specialized Designation: Mason Impact.
Registration Restrictions:
Required Prerequisites: MGMT 301C, L301, 303C, L303 or 303XS.
C Requires minimum grade of C.
XS Requires minimum grade of XS.
Students with a class of Freshman may not enroll.
Non-Degree level students may not enroll.
Students with the Ineligible to take MGMT crses or terminated from BC major attributes may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- MGMT 321 - K01: Intro to Human Resource Mgmt — 09:00 AM to 11:40 AM T - 9900 Main Street
MIS 303: Introduction to Business Information Systems (3 Credits)
Introduces fundamentals of hardware, software, and networking. Emphasizes role of technology in improving contemporary business processes and competitive advantage. Includes basic relational concepts, hands-on experience in building business database applications and decision support using spreadsheet software. Notes: Students cannot receive credit for both MIS 301 and MIS 303. Costello College of Business students will not be permitted to make more than three attempts to achieve a C or higher in MIS 303. The third attempt requires Costello College of Business academic advisor approval. Those who do not successfully complete this course within three attempts will be terminated from their concentration and will not be eligible to receive a degree from the Costello College of Business. For more information about this, see the "Termination from the Concentration" section under Academic Policies.Offered by Information Sys and Ops Mngmnt. Limited to two attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Info Tech & Computing
Registration Restrictions:
Students with a class of Freshman may not enroll.
Non-Degree level students may not enroll.
Students with the terminated from BC major attribute may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- MIS 303 - K01: Intro Business Informatn Syst — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR - 9900 Main Street
- MIS 303 - K02: Intro Business Informatn Syst — 04:30 PM to 05:45 PM TR - 9900 Main Street
MIS 310: Database Management Systems (3 Credits)
Introduces design, implementation and querying relational databases with a focus on business requirements. Theoretical database concepts are accompanied with hands-on experience. Term project includes requirements analysis, design and implementation of a substantial business database application. Notes: Costello College of Business students may not receive credit for both MIS 310 and IT 214. Requires hands-on implementation using software package. A third attempt will require academic advisor approval.Offered by Information Sys and Ops Mngmnt. Limited to two attempts.
Registration Restrictions:
Required Prerequisites: (MIS 301C or L301) or MIS 303C, L303 or 303XS.
C Requires minimum grade of C.
XS Requires minimum grade of XS.
Students with a class of Freshman may not enroll.
Non-Degree level students may not enroll.
Students with the Ineligible to take BUSA crses, Ineligible to take MIS crses, terminated from BC major or terminated from ISOM major attributes may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- MIS 310 - K01: Database Management Systems — 05:00 PM to 06:15 PM MW - 9900 Main Street
MKTG 303: Principles of Marketing (3 Credits)
Examines marketing principles and practices for analyzing, creating, delivering, capturing, and communicating value to customers. Focuses on managing customer relationships using market-driven strategies, particularly segmentation, targeting, and positioning. The role of customer satisfaction in achieving organizational objectives and ethical decision making in a global economy are also emphasized. Notes: Students cannot receive credit for both MKTG 301 and MKTG 303. Costello College of Business students will not be permitted to make more than three attempts to achieve a C or higher in MKTG 303. The third attempt requires Costello College of Business academic advisor approval. Those who do not successfully complete this course within three attempts will be terminated from their concentration and will not be eligible to receive a degree from the Costello College of Business. For more information about this, see the "Termination from the Concentration" section under Academic Policies.Offered by Marketing. Limited to two attempts.
Registration Restrictions:
Students with a class of Freshman may not enroll.
Non-Degree level students may not enroll.
Students with the terminated from BC major attribute may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- MKTG 303 - K01: Principles of Marketing — 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM MW - 9900 Main Street
- MKTG 303 - K02: Principles of Marketing — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MW - 9900 Main Street
MKTG 312: Consumer Behavior (3 Credits)
Marketing strategy implications of internal and external influences on consumer decision making, purchase, and consumption behaviors. Emphasizes demographics, lifestyle, situation, perception, learning, and attitude formation and change, focusing on customer segmentation, satisfaction and loyalty. A third attempt will require academic advisor approval.Offered by Marketing. Limited to two attempts.
Registration Restrictions:
Required Prerequisites: (MKTG 301C or L301) or MKTG 303C, L303 or 303XS.
C Requires minimum grade of C.
XS Requires minimum grade of XS.
Students with a class of Freshman may not enroll.
Non-Degree level students may not enroll.
Students with the Ineligible to take MKTG crses or terminated from BC major attributes may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- MKTG 312 - K01: Consumer Behavior — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM T - 9900 Main Street
MUSI 301: Music in Motion Pictures (3 Credits)
Intensive study and analysis of using music tracks in motion pictures to introduce the picture, set a scene, create moods, or for musical numbers. From the silent film scores of the 1920s to the present (including electronic music). Offered by Dewberry School of Music. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Arts
Recommended Prerequisite: Completion of 30 credits. Music and non- music majors welcome.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- MUSI 301 - K01: Music in Motion Pictures — 04:30 PM to 05:45 PM TR - 9900 Main Street
OSCM 303: Operations Management (3 Credits)
Examines an organization's operations, including design, management and improvement processes, projects and supply chains, in both product and service environments. Uses analytical models to support key planning and control activities. Notes: Students cannot receive credit for both OM 303 and OSCM 303. Those who do not successfully complete this course within three attempts will be terminated from their concentration and will not be eligible to receive a degree from the Costello College of Business. The third attempt will require academic advisor approval. For more information about this, see the "Termination from the Concentration" section under Academic Policies.Offered by Information Sys and Ops Mngmnt. Limited to two attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: BUS 103 and BUS 200.
Registration Restrictions:
Required Prerequisites: (BUS 210C, U210 or 210XS).
C Requires minimum grade of C.
XS Requires minimum grade of XS.
Students with a class of Freshman may not enroll.
Non-Degree level students may not enroll.
Students with the Ineligible to take OSCM crses, terminated from BC major or terminated from ISOM major attributes may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- OSCM 303 - K01: Operations Management — 03:30 PM to 04:45 PM MW - 9900 Main Street
SOCI 355: Social Inequality (3 Credits)
Studies class structures and implications for individuals and groups in modern society. Explores issues of race and ethnicity, language and immigration status, sex and gender, social class, age, and sexual orientation. Examines critically the theory and research that explore the construction, experience, and meaning of such differences. Offered by Sociology & Anthropology. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Social/Behavioral Sciences
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- SOCI 355 - K01: Social Inequality — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MW - 9900 Main Street
STAT 350: Introductory Statistics II (3 Credits)
Further examination of statistics and data analysis with an emphasis on applications. Inference for comparing multiple samples, experimental design, analysis of variance and post-hoc tests. Simple linear, multiple and logistic regression. Analysis of contingency tables and categorical data. A statistical computer package is used for data analysis. Offered by Statistics. Limited to two attempts.
Registration Restrictions:
Required Prerequisites: STAT 250C, 250XS, 260C or 260XS.
C Requires minimum grade of C.
XS Requires minimum grade of XS.
Students with the terminated from CEC major attribute may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- STAT 350 - K01: Intro Statistics II — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR - 9900 Main Street
UNIV 333: Peer Leadership: Peer Mentors (0-1 Credits)
Prepares students to serve as Peer Mentors in a variety of Mason departments and programs. Students learn and put into practice leadership approaches and strategies. They become familiar with communication tools and campus resources that will enable them to mentor fellow students successfully. Notes: For students who have been selected as a Peer Mentor in a Mason department or program. Only repeatable with department approval. Offered by Provost's Office. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 3 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
UNIV 370: Special Topics (0-1 Credits)
Notes: May be repeated when topic is different. Offered by Provost's Office. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 3 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- UNIV 370 - K01: Special Topics — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM F - 9900 Main Street
BUS 492: Internship in Business (3 Credits)
Opportunity to gain practical, professional experience in conjunction with academic development. An internship is an important part of academic and career preparation. May be used as elective credit, but may not be repeated. Notes: No more than 6 credits of Costello College of Business internship coursework (BUS 492 or ACCT 492) can be applied towards a student's 120 (BU) degree applicable credits. Students must receive departmental approval in order to register for this course; please contact the Costello College of Business Office of Career Services for internal eligibility requirements. Offered by Costello College of Business. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Recommended Prerequisite: 75 credit hours
Registration Restrictions:
Required Prerequisites: ((MIS 301B- or 303B-) and (OM 301B- or 303B-)) or (ACCT 301B- or 330B-) or (MKTG 301C, 303C or 303XS).
B- Requires minimum grade of B-.
C Requires minimum grade of C.
XS Requires minimum grade of XS.
Students with a class of Freshman or Sophomore may not enroll.
Non-Degree level students may not enroll.
Students with the terminated from BC major attribute may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Internship
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
CDS 411: Modeling and Simulation II (3 Credits)
Covers the application of modeling and simulation methods to various scientific applications, including fluid dynamics, solid mechanics, materials science, molecular mechanics, and astrophysics. Provides an introduction to modeling and simulation software, as well as high-performance computing. Offered by Computational & Data Sciences. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: MATH 203, PHYS 262 or PHYS 245 or higher-level programming course, or permission of instructor.
Registration Restrictions:
Required Prerequisite: CDS 230C.
C Requires minimum grade of C.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CDS 411 - K01: Modeling and Simulation II — 05:00 PM to 07:40 PM W - 9900 Main Street
CDS 491: Internship (1-3 Credits)
On-the-job experience for CDS majors and minors working in industry and government laboratories, including summer programs. Supervision and approval of this course must be arranged with department before registering. May be repeated in combination with CDS 490 for a total of 6 credits between the two classes. Offered by Computational & Data Sciences. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Recommended Prerequisite: Students must be CDS majors or minors in their junior or senior year and have permission of the instructor.
Schedule Type: Internship
Grading:
This course is graded on the Satisfactory/No Credit scale.
This course is graded on the Satisfactory/No Credit scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
CHIN 480: Fourth-Year Chinese I (3 Credits)
Advanced work in major grammatical and lexical topics of Chinese. Applies theoretical principles to guided written and oral exercises. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Writing Intensive in Major
Recommended Prerequisite: CHIN 300 and 301; appropriate placement score, or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Chinese
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CHIN 480 - K01: Fourth Year Chinese I — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM T - 9900 Main Street
COMM 450: Internship in Communication (0-6 Credits)
On-the-job training in communication through approved field work study programs. Internships arranged and supervised by Department of Communication through internship coordinator. Related class work in resume preparation and job interviewing. Notes: See department for the application process. Offered by Communication. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Recommended Prerequisite: 60 credits, major or minor in communication, journalism, or sport communication; 15 credits in COMM for majors, 12 credits for non-COMM majors, and permission of department.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Junior, Senior Plus or Senior.
Enrollment is limited to students with a major, minor, or concentration in Communication, Health Communication, Journalism, Political Communication or Sport Communication.
Schedule Type: Internship
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Special scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Special scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
GAME 491: Internship (3-4 Credits)
Placement in an appropriate internship within a program approved by a federal, state or commercial game design/publishing agency or firm. Notes: 135 hours of internship on-site work must be completed for 3 credits.180 hours of internship on-site work must be complete for 4 credits.Offered by Computer Game Design. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 9 credits.
Recommended Prerequisite: GAME 489 and completion of 60 credits in major.
Schedule Type: Internship
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
GLOA 480: Study Abroad (1-6 Credits)
Study abroad under supervision of Mason faculty. Course topics, content, and locations vary. Notes: May be repeated with permission of department.Offered by Global Affairs. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 12 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- GLOA 480 - K01: Study Abroad — 03:00 PM to 05:40 PM W - 9900 Main Street
GLOA 495: Global Experiential Learning (1-18 Credits)
On-the-job training in transnational or international fields through approved internship programs. Notes: Enrollment and credits controlled by Global Affairs Program. Contact Global Affairs Program one semester before planned enrollment.Offered by Global Affairs. May be repeated within the term.
Schedule Type: Internship
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
GOVT 446: International Law and Organization (3 Credits)
Examines the contrast between international and domestic law and the relationship between world politics and international law. Focuses on issues such as use of force, human rights, environment, international trade and diplomacy. Explores the philosophical groundings of international law, the role of multilateral institutions such as the UN, and international tribunals such as the ICJ in anchoring the international system.Offered by Schar Govt/International Affrs. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: GOVT 132, 133.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- GOVT 446 - K01: Intl Law/Organization — 02:00 PM to 03:15 PM MW - 9900 Main Street
KORE 490: Internship in Korean Studies (1-9 Credits)
On-the-job training using Korean language in diverse settings through approved internship placements. Note: See department for the application process. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 9 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: KORE 202 and one KORE 300-level core course
Schedule Type: Internship
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Korean
1 Section Currently Scheduled
MIS 492: Internship in Management Information Systems (3 Credits)
Opportunity to gain practical, professional experience in conjunction with academic development. An internship is an important part of academic and career preparation. May be used as elective credit. Notes: No more than 6 credits of Costello College of Business internship coursework (BUS 492 or MIS 492) can be applied towards a student's 120 (BU) degree applicable credits. Students must receive departmental approval in order to register for this course; please contact the Costello College of Business Office of Career Services for internal eligibility requirements.Offered by Information Sys and Ops Mngmnt. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Recommended Prerequisite: 75 credit hours
Registration Restrictions:
Required Prerequisites: (MIS 301B- or 303B-) and (OM 301B- or 303B-).
B- Requires minimum grade of B-.
Students with a class of Freshman or Sophomore may not enroll.
Non-Degree level students may not enroll.
Students with the Ineligible to take BUSA crses, Ineligible to take MIS crses, terminated from BC major or terminated from ISOM major attributes may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Internship
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
HIST 387: Topics in Global History (3-6 Credits)
Study of historical topics or periods of special interest in global, Latin American, African, Asian, or Middle Eastern history. Notes: Topics announced in advance. May be repeated for credit when topic is different. Offered by History & Art History. May be repeated within the term.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Global Understanding
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies, Non-Western Culture
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- HIST 387 - K02: Topics in Global History — 03:30 PM to 04:45 PM W - 9900 Main Street
- HIST 387 - K03: Topics in Global History — 05:00 PM to 06:15 PM W - 9900 Main Street
Graduate
CDS 501: Scientific Information and Data Visualization (3 Credits)
Techniques and software used to visualize scientific simulations, complex information, and data visualization for knowledge discovery. Includes examples and exercises to help students develop their understanding of the role visualization plays in computational science and provides a foundation for applications in their careers. Offered by Computational & Data Sciences. May not be repeated for credit.
Recommended Prerequisite: CDS 130 or CDS 101; or permission of instructor.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CDS 501 - K01: Scien Info/Data Visualization — 02:00 PM to 04:40 PM M - 9900 Main Street
CDS 502: Introduction to Scientific Data and Databases (3 Credits)
Data and databases used by scientists. Includes basics about database organization, queries, and distributed data systems. Student exercises will include queries of existing systems, along with basic design of database systems. Examples from different disciplines will be given. Offered by Computational & Data Sciences. May not be repeated for credit.
Recommended Prerequisite: CDS 130 or CDS 101; or permission of instructor.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CDS 502 - K01: Intro Scientifc Data/Databases — 02:00 PM to 04:40 PM W - 9900 Main Street
CSI 500: Computational Science Tools (3 Credits)
Introduces computer skills and packages commonly used in quantitative scientific research. Notes: CSI 601 and CSI 602, including additional material, have merged to create CSI 500. Offered by Computational & Data Sciences. May not be repeated for credit.
Recommended Prerequisite: 1 year of college calculus, knowledge of matrix algebra, and computer programming.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CSI 500 - K01: Computational Science Tools — 09:00 AM to 11:40 AM F - 9900 Main Street
CSI 501: Computational Science Programming (3 Credits)
Introduces and reviews programming in C and FORTRAN with emphasis on the aspects used in the computational and data sciences. Conducted through a combination of both lecture and interactive computer laboratory. Offered by Computational & Data Sciences. May not be repeated for credit.
Recommended Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- CSI 501 - K01: Computat. Science Programming — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM R - 9900 Main Street