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	SPAN 412 - Advanced Translation Continuation of Translation I. Examines the main aspects of contrastive grammar and stylistics used in Spanish/English translation, while providing practical opportunities to incorporate and apply the material. Through lectures and practical translation exercises, students also exposed to a variety of translation fields. Credits 3 Prerequisites SPAN 315. Notes Taught in Spanish.
	SPAN 413 - Interpretation II Continuation of Interpretation I. Students practice the techniques of consecutive, simultaneous, and sight interpreting while expanding their knowledge of the terminology used by interpreters in a variety of settings, with an emphasis on court interpretation. Credits 3 Prerequisites SPAN 316. Notes Taught in Spanish.
	SPAN 425 - Topics in Hispanic Culture Analysis of different aspects of Hispanic culture, through art, mass media, and popular traditions. Credits 3 Prerequisites SPAN 302. May be repeated with a different topic for up to six credits. Notes Taught in Spanish.
	SPAN 450 - Advanced Topics in Hispanic Literature In-depth critical study of selected themes, modes, literary forms and strategies in Hispanic literature. Credits 3 Prerequisites SPAN 302 and one of the following: SPAN 341 , SPAN 342 , SPAN 343 , and SPAN 344 . May be repeated up to 3 times provided the sub-title is different.
	SPAN 487 - Study Abroad in Foreign Language, Literature, or Culture IV Senior-level course work in Spanish language, literature, or culture. Offered through the Office of International Programs. Credits (1-4) Prerequisites SPAN 301. May be repeated to a maximum of thirty credits.
	SPAN 496 - Spanish Dialectology Study of different regional varieties of the Spanish language throughout the world, including differences in pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. Sociolinguistic aspects also covered. Credits 3 Prerequisites SPAN 302.
	STAT 152 - Introduction to Statistics Basic statistical methods, with emphasis on application, descriptive statistics, graphic presentation, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, regression, experimental design. Credits 3 Prerequisites MATH 126 or equivalent.
	STAT 391 - Applied Statistics for Biological Sciences Elements of probability, types of biological data, sampling, graphical display of data, commonly used distributions, sampling distributions, point estimations, interval estimation, testing of hypothesis, nonparametric tests, categorical data analysis, introduction to regression and design of experiments. Credits 3 Prerequisites MATH 127 or equivalent.
	STAT 411 - Statistical Methods I Collection and representation of information; elements of probability; Bernoulli trials, hypergeometric, binomial, Poisson and normal distributions; statistical sampling, estimation; testing hypotheses; parametric procedures for one-sample and two-sample problems. Credits 3 Prerequisites MATH 182. Notes Duplicate credits cannot be earned in any two of STAT 411 and 491
	STAT 412 - Statistical Methods II Regression analysis; importance and essentials of statistically designed experiments, completely randomized design, randomized block design, factorial design, statistical quality control. Credits 3 Prerequisites STAT 411.
	STAT 413 - Statistical Experimental Design Fundamental principles of analysis of variance; one-way, two-way, and higher order designs; nested designs; randomized blocks; split plot designs; Latin squares; multiple comparisons; and analysis of covariance. Credits 3 Prerequisites STAT 411.
	STAT 463 - Applied Statistics for Engineers Elementary probability, commonly used discrete and continuous probability distributions, estimation and hypothesis testing, categorical data testing, regression, model building, analysis of variance, product and system reliability and engineering applications, and quality control. Credits 3 Prerequisites MATH 283.
	STAT 467 - Introduction to Mathematical Statistics Introduction to statistical inference, distributions of random variables, common discrete and continuous probability models, transformations limiting distributions, sufficiency, completeness, unbiasedness, the information inequality, unbiased estimation, the methods of moments, maximum likelihood estimation, Bayesian estimation, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, uniformly most powerful tests, likelihood ratio tests and related procedures, linear models, and non-parametric models. Credits 3 Prerequisites STAT 411
	STAT 469 - Environmental Statistics I: Univariate Methods Principles of environmental sampling, testing for outliers, tests for normality, transformations for normality, sample size determinations, analysis of censored data, estimation of background contaminations, tolerance and confidence limits, calibration problem, quality control charts for data quality assessment of environmental data, statistical issues in environmental remediation, and probability of hot spot detection. Usage of statistical software packages. Credits 3 Prerequisites STAT 411
	STAT 488 - Senior Research Project in Statistics Special problem in an area of statistics for investigation and report. Credits 3 Prerequisites STAT 411
	STAT 489 - Advanced Statistics Topics Undergraduate course in advanced topics in statistics, depending upon the interest of faculty and students. Credits 3 Prerequisites STAT 411 May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
	STAT 491 - Statistics for Scientists I Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability; Bernoulli, binomial, and normal distributions; statistical sampling, estimation, and hypothesis testing. Less mathematical treatment than STAT 411. Credits 3 Prerequisites MATH 127 or MATH 128 or equivalent. Notes Duplicate credits cannot be earned in any two of STAT 411 and 491
	STAT 492 - Statistics for Scientists II Chi-square tests for goodness-of-fit and independence, simple and multiple linear regression, designing an experiment (analysis of variance), multiple comparison. Less mathematical treatment than STAT 412. Credits 3 Prerequisites STAT 152 and consent of instructor or STAT 467 or STAT 491.
	STAT 493 - Applied Regression Analysis Line fitting; multiple linear and curvilinear regression models; variable selection techniques and examination of residuals, estimation, testing, and prediction; simple, multiple, and partial correlation. Credits 3 Prerequisites STAT 152 and consent of instructor or STAT 411, STAT 467 or STAT 491.
	STAT 495 - Nonparametric Statistics Survey of nonparametric procedures with emphasis on application; binomial, Mann-Whitney, Wilcoxon, Kruskal-Wallis, Friedman, Kolmogorov-Smironov, and chi-square tests; measures of association; regression. Comparisons with parametric techniques. Credits 3 Prerequisites STAT 152 and consent of instructor or STAT 411 or STAT 467 or STAT 491.
	STAT 499 - Independent Study Library research and reports on topics of statistical interest. Credits (1-3) Prerequisites STAT 411 May be repeated for credit with consent of the Mathematical Sciences Department. Except under special circ*mstances, total credits limited to six.
	SW 101 - Introduction to Social Work Introduction to the profession of social work within historical context. Emphasis on values, human diversity, social problems, and fields of practice. Credits 3
	SW 104 - Perspectives in Aging Designed to provide a conceptual and theoretical base for the study of aging. Similarities and differences between minority and majority aged groups examined. Credits 3 Prerequisites SW major.
	SW 315 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment I Foundation for understanding human behavior at the levels of individuals, families, and micro-groups. Focus on the normal biol-psycho-socio development and functioning and the impact of social, cultural, and economic forces on individual, family, and group well-being. Introduction to individual, family and group dysfunction also presented. Credits 3 Prerequisites SW 101, SOC 101, PSY 101, ANT 101.
	SW 401 - Social Welfare Policy Focuses on the complex and dynamic nature of the development of social policies with particular attention to the process that occurs in the evolution of a social problem to implementation of social policy. Credits 3 Prerequisites SW 101, SW 315, SW 410 and full major standing only.
	SW 402 - The Effects of War on Individuals and Communities Examines the effects that overwhelming and horrifying events in war have on the individual and their social environment. A variety of countries at war will be examined through film, literature, journal articles, and the internet to help understand the settings and real life outcomes of war. Credits 3 Prerequisites Junior level status, PSC 101 or SOC 101.
	SW 405 - Group Practice Studies the use of groups in social work practice. Includes historical development, group dynamics and theory, group process, the value base of social group work. Credits 3 Prerequisites Consent of instructor.
	SW 410 - Social Work Methods I Communication theory and skills applied to social work with individuals, groups, communities, and agencies. Emphasis on self-assessment and diverse urban populations. Credits 3 Prerequisites SW 315.
	SW 411L - Experience in Human Service Agency Observation of agency structure, history, philosophy, goals, and service delivery system through participation in agency activity. Experience facilitates an introduction to the policies, programs, services, and client population of a social service agency. Credits 1 Prerequisites SW 410. Notes For full social work majors only.
	SW 411S - Skills Lab II Instruction and practice in skills required for working with other professionals in and between social service agencies. Team work, mediation, negotiation, referral, and conflict management. Interactional skills lab focuses on basic skills required for working collegially and collaboratively in a social service agency. Credits 2 Corequisites 411L. Prerequisites SW 410.
	SW 416 - Social Work Research I Scientific approach to knowledge-building for social work practice. Ethical and diversity issues, basic concepts in research methodology, and steps needed to conduct a research project introduced. Sampling procedures and various research designs, including both quantitative and qualitative methods, with various exercises to provide practice. Credits 3 Prerequisites For full social work majors only, MATH 124.
	SW 418B - Information and Referral Methods and processes in identifying social service resources in the community, client referral and follow-up. Credits 1 Prerequisites Consent of instructor. Lab/Lecture/Studio Hours Lecture-discussion and field visit format.
	SW 418C - Interviewing Techniques Practical experience in interviewing. Attention focuses on the purpose and relationship aspects of helping interview. Credits 1 Prerequisites Consent of instructor.
	SW 419 - Field Practicum I Supervised social work practice experience consisting of 240 hours in a social service agency and attendance in weekly field seminar classes. Provides for an integration and application of social work values, knowledge, and skills from micro- to macro-levels of generalist practice. Credits 6 Corequisites SW 420. Prerequisites For full social work majors only. SWK 101, SWK 315, SWK 401, SWK 410, SWK 411L, SWK 411S and consent of Field Director.
	SW 420 - Social Work Practice I Integration and application of intervention strategies for beginning social work practice. Organizing framework the generalist perspective, which utilizes the problem-solving and strengths approach. Primarily focuses on individuals, families, and groups. Credits 3 Corequisites SW 419 . Prerequisites For full social work majors only.
	SW 421 - Social Work Practice II Formerly Listed as SWK 430. Integration and application of intervention strategies for beginning social work practice with groups, communities, and organizations. Credits 3 Corequisites SW 429, and 481.
	SW 422 - AIDS: An Interdisciplinary Perspective (Same as HED 422 and NURS 422.) Interdisciplinary survey of various issues surrounding AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency) as viewed from several conceptual, professional, and experiential disciplines. Offers the most current cognitive information about AIDS and provides an affective awareness of major issues related to the disease. Credits 3 Prerequisites Consent of instructor.
	SW 425 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment II Provides foundational understanding of behavior and change at the level of organization, community, macro-level groups (e.g. task groups), and culture. Examines human behavior and change in macro systems and the impact of social and cultural forces on organizations, communities and macro-level groups. Credits 3 Prerequisites SW 315. Notes For full social work majors only.
	SW 426 - Social Work Research II Introduces students to data analysis, descriptive and inferential statistics, computer skills and application of SPSS. Single-subject design and program evaluation included to teach students to systematically evaluate their own practice at all system levels. Exercises assigned to help students practice hands-on SPSS skills and interpret study results. Credits 3 Prerequisites MATH 124, SW 416.
	SW 429 - Field Practicum II Supervised social work practice experience consisting of 240 hours in a social service agency and attendance in weekly field seminar classes. Provides for an appropriate progression in the integration and application of social work values, knowledge, and skills from micro- to macro-levels of generalist practice. Credits 6 Corequisites SW 430, and 481. Prerequisites SW 419, 420, and consent of the field director.
	SW 441 - Social Work with the Elderly Examination of social work practice with the elderly based on critical analysis of theories of the aging process. Credits 3 Prerequisites Consent of instructor.
	SW 460 - Basic Concepts in Social Work Administration Concepts of organizational function, structure, and process applied to understanding how organizations constrain or facilitate the delivery of human services. Credits 3 Prerequisites SW 101, SW 401, SW 410, SW 416.
	SW 461 - Seminar: Contemporary Issues in Social Welfare In-depth examination of current major issues in social programs and policies, and consideration of alternatives. Credits (1-3) Prerequisites Consent of instructor. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
	SW 462 - Child Welfare Issues Study of public child welfare, history, policy, programming, services, and practice. For use in child abuse and neglect, child removal, permanency planning, termination of parental rights, reservation/reunification of families, supportive services to families, current interventive and service delivery systems, home-based preventive services, foster care and adoption. Credits 3 Prerequisites Junior standing.
	SW 470 - Community Organization Practice Studies the use of community organization in social work practice. Includes historical development, community organization dynamics and theory, process, and the value base of community organization practice. Credits 3 Prerequisites Consent of instructor.
	SW 471 - Advanced Seminar: Special Problems Topic to be selected by instructor. Credits (1-3) Prerequisites Consent of instructor. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
	SW 472 - Principles of Family Practice Seminar designed to study the principles, process, and skills required for helpers to assist family members in coping with dysfunction in the family unit. Credits 3 Prerequisites Consent of instructor.
	SW 473 - Transitions: Women and Men in the Middle Years Exploration of the period in the life span known as the “vital years” or “prime time.” Understanding of the social, psychological, physical, and environmental changes that occur in women and men during the middle years. Credits 3 Prerequisites Consent of instructor.
	SW 474 - Grant Writing and Management Introduction to the grant-writing process. Designed for administrators, managers, supervisors, students, planners, and fund raisers. Credits 3 Prerequisites Consent of instructor.
	SW 475 - Treatment of Addictions (Same as CED 450.) Five elements covered include; classification of drugs, phases of treatment of addictions, basic individual and group treatment skills, contents of various treatment approaches, and the treatment guidelines regarding working with special populations, including women, adolescents, elderly, etc. Credits 3 Prerequisites Consent of instructor.
	SW 478 - Global Child Welfare Addresses the major challenges faced by children and their families globally and prepare the student for further study or action in specific areas of concern. Each content area (poverty, child labor, exploitation, etc.) will cover incidence, political, social and cultural interplay, current response, and recommended future strategy. Credits 3 Prerequisites SW 315, SW 425.
	SW 481 - Capstone Seminar Capstone to the generalist educational program. Integration of the components of social work into an effective, comprehensive theory of generalist practice for the beginning practitioner. Credits 3 Corequisites SW 429, and 430. Prerequisites SW 419 and 420.
	SW 493 - Gandhian Welfare Philosophy and Nonviolent Culture (Same as PHIL 493.) Introduction to the chosen topics in Gandhian welfare philosophy. Ethical, moral, social, and political foundations of Gandhian thought explored and their applications to problem resolution strategies and peaceful change at different levels demonstrated. Credits 3 Prerequisites Consent of instructor.
	SW 494 - Eastern Conceptions and Social Work Practice Introduces Eastern conceptions, useful in social work practice. Broader knowledge of life, living, society, values, relationships, and behaviors extended. Applications sought for lasting and effective problem-solving and therapeutic processes. Credits 3 Prerequisites Senior standing.
	SW 499 - Independent Study Intensive study in a specific area of student interest under the direction of a faculty member. Credits (1-4) Prerequisites Consent of instructor. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
	TCA 103 - Educational Career and Personal Development Provides students with skills, information, and experiences to improve their academic performance, assist in adapting to life’s vicissitudes, and help in the development of realistic academic and career planning. Major areas of focus include time management, study and learning skills, career and decision making. Credits 2 Notes Open only to freshman and returning students.
	TCA 110 - Introduction to the Convention Industry Overview of the convention industry, including meetings, trade shows, conferences and incentive travel. Credits 3 Notes Roles of the suppliers to the industry also covered.
	TCA 141 - Travel and Tourism I Survey of travel and tourism; focus on concepts, terminology, demographics, financial significance, and trends. Credits 3
	TCA 201 - Hospitality Career Development Prepares students for fulfilling balanced careers as hospitality professionals. Takes a strategic orientation to career planning (3 to 5 years) by facilitating students developing a personal mission statement and relevant strategies for designing and living a satisfying whole life. Credits 2 Prerequisites HMD 101 and ENG 101.
	TCA 221 - Hospitality Accounting I Hospitality accounting principles and practices pursuant to the industry’s uniform systems of accounts. Credits 3 Prerequisites MATH 124, sophom*ore standing.
	TCA 241 - Travel and Tourism II Evaluates the economic, social, and political impact of tourism and travel, including markets, transportation, media, destination development, and the interrelationship of cooperating agencies. Credits 3 Prerequisites TCA 141.
	TCA 242 - Travel Agency Operations Examination of the services and functions of retail and wholesale travel agencies. Agency administration, procedures, ticketing, accounting, promotion, and travel counseling. Credits 3 Prerequisites TCA 101 and TCA 141.
	TCA 251 - Hospitality Externship Internship experience with no classroom component. Lab fee required. Internships in the following areas: meetings, conventions, expositions, destination management/marketing, hospitality/casino marketing or accounting/finance, club, hotel catering, entertainment, theme parks or tourism. Credits 3 Prerequisites TCA 201, minimum UNLV GPA of 2.50 or recommendation of faculty, Hospitality, Recreation/Leisure Studies, or Culinary Arts degrees only. Notes S/F grading only.
	TCA 295 - Work Experience in Tourism and Convention Industry Required 1,000 hours of approved industry-related work experience. Credits 0 Prerequisites Hotel College majors only. Notes S/F grading only.
	TCA 311 - Destination Management Company Administration Role of the destination management company in the tourism and convention industries. Includes markets, suppliers, transportation, staffing, tours, computers, events, equipment, accounting, sales, and marketing. Credits 3 Prerequisites HMD 101.
	TCA 321 - Hospitality Accounting II Analysis of departmental operating statements for use by department heads and general management. Credits 3 Prerequisites TCA 221.
	TCA 330 - World Culture and Hospitality Management Differences in multicultural customs and behaviors in the hospitality industry. Focuses on cultural differences and the needs of international tourists. Differences in age, gender, social rank, religious requirements, and attitudes towards people with disabilities. Credits 3 Prerequisites ENG 101 or three credits social sciences.
	TCA 331 - Asian Travel and Tourism Development Study of Asian travel and tourism industries. Focuses on China, Korea, Japan, and several Pacific Rim countries on their sustainable tourism development. Students research and study issues in the regions, such as travel safety, terrorism, eco-tourism, and cultural considerations in tourism development and management. Note: this course is offered as a distance education course. Credits 3 Prerequisites HMD 101.
	TCA 342 - The Recreation Industry Study of leisure and the recreation industry, their interrelationship to American lifestyles, and their implications for the hospitality industry. Credits 3
	TCA 344 - Media in Entertainment Media-based entertainment, including history and business structures. Credits 3
	TCA 373 - Hotel Entertainment Study of entertainment’s relationship to the management of resorts and hotels—large and small—in Nevada and elsewhere. Contracts and contacts with performers, unions, agents, and managers included. Credits 3
	TCA 376 - Special Topics in Tourism and Convention Administration Series of special courses designed by faculty from academe and industry. Separate units treat topics in a) Accounting, finance, computer, b) Marketing, c) Convention, meetings, d) Clubs, e) Entertainment, f) Travel and tourism, g) Sports, h) Professional development. Credits (1-9) Prerequisites Junior standing. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits; nine on petition.
	TCA 378 - Club Food and Beverage Management Unique aspects of providing food and beverage services to the membership of private clubs. Lectures, case studies and field trips used to cover management, organization, facility design, menu development, budgeting, marketing, production, service and trends. Formal and informal dining, athletic food and beverage facilities, member functions and catering included. Credits 3
	TCA 378L - Club Food and Beverage Management Practicum On-site practicum in a commercial food and beverage operation. Emphasis on application of knowledge and skills to actual job roles and responsibilities. Credits 1 Notes Must be taken concurrently with TCA 378.
	TCA 379 - Catering Operations and Sales Study of hotel catering including operation, sales, and relationships with other departments and outside vendors. Emphasis on logistical operations and seeking and servicing various market segments. Credits 3 Prerequisites HMD 101.
	TCA 380 - Hospitality Marketing I Organization of hospitality marketing functions: Primary focus on marketing programs and their role in the management of successful hospitality organizations. Credits 3 Notes Same as RLS 380 .
	TCA 381 - Sales Blitz Study of sales techniques, preparation, and presentation for an on-site and selling practicum. Instruction includes preparing for the sale, making the sales call, overcoming objections, closing the sale, and follow up. Credits 1 Prerequisites HMD 101, TCA 380 and concurrent enrollment in TCA 381L.
	TCA 381L - Sales Blitz Practicum Opportunity to develop sales experience in an on-site class and selling practicum. Credits 1 Prerequisites HMD 101, TCA 380, and TCA 381 or concurrent enrollment in TCA 381. May be repeated to a maximum of two credits. Notes S/F grading only.
	TCA 382 - Incentive Travel Study of the use of travel as an incentive to help meet marketing objectives. Includes the organization and marketing of transportation, hotels, restaurants, tour and ground operators, destination, and other creative services. Credits 3 Prerequisites HMD 101 and TCA 141.
	TCA 383 - Meeting Planning Role of the association and corporate meeting planner, including setting objectives and format, site selection, negotiations, program design, speaker selection, budgeting, contracts, marketing, registration, on-site logistics, and evaluation. Credits 3 Prerequisites HMD 101.
	TCA 384 - Destination Marketing Role of the Convention and Visitors Bureau, including economic impact of visitor markets, structure, governance, membership, and advertising. Credits 3 Prerequisites HMD 101 and TCA 380 or MKT 301.
	TCA 385 - Convention Sales and Service Management Practical insights into the different kinds of meetings and conventions, the types of organizations that stage such events, and the people who hold the key to site selection. Includes how to reach, sell, and service these important groups and people. Credits 3 Prerequisites HMD 101.
	TCA 386 - Convention Facility Management Operations of convention and conference centers, including organizational structure, design, and booking. Credits 3 Prerequisites HMD 101.
	TCA 387 - Fairs and Amusemnt Park Administration Management and marketing of fairs and amusemnt parks, including crowd control, concessions, security, and contract negotiations. Credits 3 Prerequisites HMD 101.
	TCA 389 - Exposition Service Contracting Logistical support systems of conventions, including the design of floor plans, exhibit design, installation and dismantling, freight and drayage, utilities, contracting labor, and working with unions. Credits 3 Prerequisites HMD 101.
	TCA 390 - Exhibit Marketing and Management Role of the corporate exhibit manager, including setting objectives, commissioning booth design, logistics of shipping and installation, and staffing and training of booth personnel. Credits 3 Prerequisites HMD 101 or MKT 301.
	TCA 392 - International Exhibiting and Exposition Management Production and management of exhibits and pavilions outside the United States and organizing expositions in foreign venues. Credits 3 Prerequisites TCA 388.
	TCA 396 - Entertainment and Event Marketing Revise and develop marketing concepts as they relate to the success of any entertainment product. Emphasis on identifying the marketing and promotional strategies, creative use of public relations, cost-effective media buying techniques, and advertising and promotion scheduling. Credits 3 Prerequisites TCA 380 or RLS 300.
	TCA 405 - Legal Environment of Meetings and Events Introduction to legal issues that most commonly impact the planning and managing of meetings and events. Contracts between meeting organizers and venues, vendors, and suppliers will be explored in depth. Trademark, copyright, alcohol liability, dispute resolution and more will be discussed in the context of meetings and events. Credits 3 Prerequisites TCA 110, TCA 383.
	TCA 420 - Hospitality Financial Management Introduces students to the financial management function in the hospitality organization. Focuses on the process of value creation. Other topics include financial markets, valuation criteria and hospitality feasibility and appraisal. Credits 3 Prerequisites ECON 261 or RLS 310, TCA 221.
	TCA 421 - Market and Feasibility Studies Examination of the structure and techniques used to compile standard market and feasibility studies for hospitality properties, particularly hotels. Analysis includes supply, demand, site evaluation, and projected operating statistics. Each student required to prepare market and feasibility studies. Credits 3 Prerequisites TCA 221 and any ECON course.
	TCA 422 - Operational Analysis for the Hospitality Industry Major management models applicable to the tourism, lodging, restaurant, and gaming industries enhances ability to problem solve and make decisions in hospitality operations. Credits 3 Prerequisites TCA 321 and TCA 420 or FIN 301.
	TCA 445 - Strategic Hospitality Marketing Linking marketing and other functional strategies to the hotel’s overall corporate strategy. Credits 3 Prerequisites TCA 380.
	TCA 448 - Cruise Ship Administration and Marketing In-depth discussion of the growth, direction, organization structure, and marketing concepts relating to the cruise industry. All aspects of the cruise industry including philosophy, management, staffing, operations, and marketing strategies. Credits 3 Prerequisites Consent of instructor.
	TCA 449 - International Tourism Study of international travel and tourism. Focuses on the economic, social, political, and environmental considerations of international tourism management and development. Credits 3 Prerequisites Upper-division standing.
	TCA 450 - Tourism & Convention Internship Customized internships in or outside Las Vegas in the following areas: meetings, conventions, expositions, destination management/marketing, hospitality/casino marketing or accounting/finance, club, hotel catering, entertainment, theme parks or tourism. Credits 3 Prerequisites TCA 201, minimum GPA 2.50 or recommendation of faculty. Hospitality, culinary arts, and recreation/leisure studies majors only. Notes Seminars and/or reports required. Lab fee required.
	TCA 457 - Club Management Operations General administrative procedures in private clubs. Provides the hospitality student with the unique sensitivities required in managing and operating in the increasingly lucrative club management market. Credits 3 Prerequisites Consent of instructor.
	TCA 458 - Visiting Professor’s Seminar Series of professional papers and discussions with the faculty. Opened to a limited number of senior students. Credits 0 Prerequisites Consent of the dean. Notes S/F grading only.
	TCA 464 - Sport and Concert Arena Management Operations of arenas, stadiums, performing arts centers, or ampitheaters. Incorporates logistical considerations of booking events, contract negotiations, ticket sales, maintenance and production. Credits 3
	TCA 470 - Hospitality Realty Considers real estate investment opportunities in the hotel, motel, and restaurant industries. Emphasis on location analysis, property appraisal, and financing alternatives. Credits 3

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SPAN 412 - Advanced Translation

SPAN 413 - Interpretation II

SPAN 425 - Topics in Hispanic Culture

SPAN 450 - Advanced Topics in Hispanic Literature

SPAN 487 - Study Abroad in Foreign Language, Literature, or Culture IV

SPAN 496 - Spanish Dialectology

STAT 152 - Introduction to Statistics

STAT 391 - Applied Statistics for Biological Sciences

STAT 411 - Statistical Methods I

STAT 412 - Statistical Methods II

STAT 413 - Statistical Experimental Design

STAT 463 - Applied Statistics for Engineers

STAT 467 - Introduction to Mathematical Statistics

STAT 469 - Environmental Statistics I: Univariate Methods

STAT 488 - Senior Research Project in Statistics

STAT 489 - Advanced Statistics Topics

STAT 491 - Statistics for Scientists I

STAT 492 - Statistics for Scientists II

STAT 493 - Applied Regression Analysis

STAT 495 - Nonparametric Statistics

STAT 499 - Independent Study

SW 101 - Introduction to Social Work

SW 104 - Perspectives in Aging

SW 315 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment I

SW 401 - Social Welfare Policy

SW 402 - The Effects of War on Individuals and Communities

SW 405 - Group Practice

SW 410 - Social Work Methods I

SW 411L - Experience in Human Service Agency

SW 411S - Skills Lab II

SW 416 - Social Work Research I

SW 418B - Information and Referral

SW 418C - Interviewing Techniques

SW 419 - Field Practicum I

SW 420 - Social Work Practice I

SW 421 - Social Work Practice II

SW 422 - AIDS: An Interdisciplinary Perspective

SW 425 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment II

SW 426 - Social Work Research II

SW 429 - Field Practicum II

SW 441 - Social Work with the Elderly

SW 460 - Basic Concepts in Social Work Administration

SW 461 - Seminar: Contemporary Issues in Social Welfare

SW 462 - Child Welfare Issues

SW 470 - Community Organization Practice

SW 471 - Advanced Seminar: Special Problems

SW 472 - Principles of Family Practice

SW 473 - Transitions: Women and Men in the Middle Years

SW 474 - Grant Writing and Management

SW 475 - Treatment of Addictions

SW 478 - Global Child Welfare

SW 481 - Capstone Seminar

SW 493 - Gandhian Welfare Philosophy and Nonviolent Culture

SW 494 - Eastern Conceptions and Social Work Practice

SW 499 - Independent Study

TCA 103 - Educational Career and Personal Development

TCA 110 - Introduction to the Convention Industry

TCA 141 - Travel and Tourism I

TCA 201 - Hospitality Career Development

TCA 221 - Hospitality Accounting I

TCA 241 - Travel and Tourism II

TCA 242 - Travel Agency Operations

TCA 251 - Hospitality Externship

TCA 295 - Work Experience in Tourism and Convention Industry

TCA 311 - Destination Management Company Administration

TCA 321 - Hospitality Accounting II

TCA 330 - World Culture and Hospitality Management

TCA 331 - Asian Travel and Tourism Development

TCA 342 - The Recreation Industry

TCA 344 - Media in Entertainment

TCA 373 - Hotel Entertainment

TCA 376 - Special Topics in Tourism and Convention Administration

TCA 378 - Club Food and Beverage Management

TCA 378L - Club Food and Beverage Management Practicum

TCA 379 - Catering Operations and Sales

TCA 380 - Hospitality Marketing I