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HMGT 2800 - Foundations of International Travel and Tourism
3 hours
Travel and tourism examined from global, industry and developmental perspectives. Topics include historical, contemporary and future effects of travel and tourism as related to social, economic, cultural and environmental issues.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HMGT 2810 - Introduction to International Sustainable Tourism
3 hours
Global travel and tourism examined through the lens of sustainability and the triple bottom line: the economic, socio-cultural, and environmental effects of tourism on a destination. Introduction to the different components of the travel and tourism industry with a particular focus on examples of high and low sustainability practices in each industry, using case studies from around the world as illustrations.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HMGT 2860 - Management Foundations in the Hospitality Industry
3 hours
Introduction to motivation, leadership, communications, decision making, managing employees, ethics, social responsibility, and managing consumer experiences in the hospitality industry by examining service-driven management foundations. Applies toward hospitality pre-major requirements.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HMGT 3100 - Casino Management
3 hours
Introduction to the history of gambling, organizational structure, types of casino games, casino operation, casino marketing, casino accounting, and gaming control regulations.
Prerequisite(s): Must be 18 years old.
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HMGT 3200 - Hospitality Industry Law
3 hours
Study of business-related torts and contracts, real and personal property, with an emphasis on hotels, restaurants, resorts and associated businesses. Includes duties of innkeepers and food and beverage liability.
Prerequisite(s): Hospitality major/minor status.
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HMGT 3240 - Special Event Management
3 hours
Analysis of the factors to be considered in the successful management of corporate and association meetings, conferences, conventions and special events. Topics include special event planning, budgeting, marketing, arrangements, international considerations and ethics.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HMGT 3250 - Restaurant Operations I
3 hours (2;5)
Laboratory-based course designed to familiarize students with dining room service systems encompassing American, French, Russian, banquet and beverage service. Students apply organizational and management skills in the actual operation of a restaurant facility, the Club at Gateway Center. Uniforms required.
Prerequisite(s): Hospitality major/minor status; HMGT 2860 (may be taken concurrently).
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HMGT 3260 - Resort and Club Management
3 hours
Introduction to managing resorts and private clubs. Emphasis on needs assessment, planning and development, marketing, hiring, staff evaluation and management, legal issues, and financial management.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HMGT 3300 - Hospitality Industry Marketing and Sales
3 hours
Application of marketing principles, methods and techniques to the hospitality service product. Analysis of principles of guest behavior, market research, promotion and marketing strategies. Function of convention and meeting sales related to lodging and tourism operations. Application of menu engineering techniques.
Prerequisite(s): HMGT 1500 (may be taken concurrently).
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HMGT 3470 - Global Kitchen: A Culinary Journey
3 hours (2;3)
Explore the cultural impact of geography, migration, war and crop movement on ingredient selection and cooking techniques. Prepare, taste, and evaluate traditional, regional dishes of the Americas, Asia, Europe, Africa and the Mediterranean. Topics include similarities between food production systems used in the United States and those used in other regions of the world.
Prerequisite(s): HMGT 1470 or consent of the instructor.
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HMGT 3600 - Management of Human Resources in the Hospitality Industry
3 hours
Effective management of human resources in the hospitality industry. Application of human resource management techniques to hotels, restaurants and other hospitality workplaces in planning, recruitment, selection, training, performance management, coaching, counseling and discipline, delegation and decision-making.
Prerequisite(s): HMGT 1500 , HMGT 2860 .
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HMGT 3700 - Hotel Operations
3 hours (3;1)
Detailed study of different departments within hotel properties. Emphasis on front office, food and beverage, housekeeping, engineering, security, sales and marketing and accounting.
Prerequisite(s): HMGT 1500 (may be taken concurrently).
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HMGT 3920 - Recent Developments in the Hospitality Industry
3 hours
Extensive study of current developments facing employers in the hospitality industry. Particular emphasis is given to selected readings and case studies dealing with societal, consumer and operational management issues and trends. Supported in part by Ben E. Keith Lectureship Series.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HMGT 4001 - Chicago Study Tour
3 hours
Experience the hospitality and tourism industry in Chicago with visits to special event and tourism venues, city clubs, hotels, airlines, industry corporate headquarters and participation in the largest trade show in the restaurant industry (NRA). Specific topics may include labor relations and unionization; food trends and convention operations.
Prerequisite(s): UNT student in good standing & Instructor Approval
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HMGT 4210 - Hospitality Accounting III - Cost Controls
3 hours
Study of the food, beverage and labor cost control systems used in the hospitality industry. Emphasis is on the use of control systems for managerial planning, analysis and evaluation. Includes the concept and terminology of costs; departmental income and expense statements; budgets; purchasing, receiving and inventory systems.
Prerequisite(s): Hospitality major/minor status; HMGT 2280 ; HMGT 2480 .
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HMGT 4250 - Restaurant Operations II
3 hours (2;6)
Laboratory-based course designed to provide students with an understanding of food production principles and techniques. Students apply organizational and management skills in the actual operation of a restaurant facility, the Club at Gateway Center. Uniforms required.
Prerequisite(s): Hospitality major/minor status; HMGT 1420 , HMGT 1470 , HMGT 2280 , HMGT 2480 , HMGT 2860 , HMGT 3250 , HMGT 4210 . Students must hold a current ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification, or an alternative certification which is accepted by the department.
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HMGT 4300 - Survey of Beverages in the Hospitality Industry
3 hours
Study of social beverages commonly used in the hospitality industry. Primary emphasis is on history, language, product identification and production and merchandising techniques for wines, beers, distilled spirits and non-alcoholic beverages.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be 21 years of age or older.
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HMGT 4480 - Hospitality Industry Finance
3 hours
Comprehensive application of financial management for the hospitality industry. Managerial finance approach to ratio analysis, risk and value, timing and value of cash flows, project valuation, capital expenditures, financial markets and income taxes. Problem-solving methods applied to managerial decisions for the hospitality industry.
Prerequisite(s): Hospitality major/minor status; HMGT 2480 .
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HMGT 4490 - Hospitality Revenue Management
3 hours
Comprehensive analysis of theories and strategies of revenue management that directly affect operations in the hospitality industry, such as strategic pricing, demand forecasting, data analysis, inventory management and distribution channel management. Application of revenue management techniques using data analysis and programs to maximize the hospitality firm’s profitability.
Prerequisite(s): HMGT 2480 , HMGT 3700
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HMGT 4600 - Information Technology in Hospitality and Tourism
3 hours
Study of the strategic use of information technology (IT) in today’s hospitality and tourism organizations. Topics include the unique needs for and characteristics of IT in the hospitality/tourism industry and the most widely used information systems in operations, management, and e-business in hospitality and tourism, as well as their impacts on organizations and the industry as a whole.
Prerequisite(s): Hospitality major/minor status.
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HMGT 4730 - Hospitality Management Systems
3 hours (2;1)
In-depth analysis of the systems approach to marketing management in the hospitality industry. Students utilize computer simulations to gain an understanding of hotel operations and menu engineering principles. An overall understanding of quality management is emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): HMGT 2280 , HMGT 2480 , HMGT 3700 , HMGT 4210 . Junior standing.
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HMGT 4820 - Facilities Planning, Equipment, Layout and Design
3 hours
Principles of hotel and restaurant property management and facilities layout and design, emphasizing equipment selection, space allocation, guest and production/service traffic flow patterns and facility operations management.
Prerequisite(s): Hospitality major/minor status; HMGT 1420 , HMGT 1470 , HMGT 2280 , HMGT 2480 , HMGT 2860 , HMGT 3250 , HMGT 4210 . HMGT 4250 (may be taken concurrently).
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HMGT 4860 - Hospitality Business Strategies
3 hours
Comprehensive study, strategic management, leadership and analysis of the hospitality manager’s role in operating a successful hospitality operation. Capstone course for the hospitality management degree program.
Prerequisite(s): Hospitality major/minor status; HMGT 1420 , HMGT 1450 , HMGT 1470 , HMGT 1500 , HMGT 2280 , HMGT 2480 , CMHT 2790 , HMGT 2800 , HMGT 2860 , HMGT 3200 , HMGT 3250 , HMGT 3260 , HMGT 3300 , HMGT 3600 , HMGT 3700 , HMGT 4210 and CMHT 3950 . HMGT 4250 , HMGT 4480 , HMGT 4600 , HMGT 4820 , and CMHT 4750 (may be taken concurrently).
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HMGT 4900 - Special Problems
1–3 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HMGT 4910 - Special Problems
1–3 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HMGT 4951 - Honors College Capstone Thesis
3 hours
Major research project prepared by the student under the supervision of a faculty member and presented in standard thesis format. An oral defense is required of each student for successful completion of the thesis.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least 6 hours in honors courses; completion of at least 12 hours in the major department in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the department chair and the dean of the school or college in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the dean of the Honors College.
May be substituted for HNRS 4000 . Course may be taken only once for Honors College credit.
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HDFS 1013 - Human Development (TECA 1354)
3 hours
Introduction to the theories and processes of physical, cognitive and social development of the individual from conception until death.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Suitable for non-majors; DFST majors should take in their first term/semester.
Core Category: Social and Behavioral Sciences
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HDFS 1023 - Assessment and Observation
3 hours
Methods in observation and reporting of child development. Developmental assessment of infants, children and adolescents. Methods, reading and reporting of research in human development and family studies.
Prerequisite(s): None.
DFST majors should take in their first term/semester.
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HDFS 2033 - Parenting in Diverse Families (TECA 1303)
3 hours
Commonalities and differences in parenting, caregiving and family life are emphasized from systems, ecological and cross-cultural perspectives. Parenting and caregiving in diverse family forms and cultures are studied in relation to adult-child interactions, parent/school/community relations, family roles, laws, and parenting skills.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Core Category: Component Area Option
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HDFS 2042 - Professional Development in Human Development and Family Science
2 hours
Introduction to the field of human development and family studies. Research and strategic planning for careers, professional activities, development of professional competencies, and ethical decision making.
Prerequisite(s): None.
DFST majors should take in their first year.
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HDFS 2313 - Courtship and Marriage
3 hours
Study of dating, courtship and marriage relationships.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Core Category: Language, Philosophy and Culture
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HDFS 2900 - Special Problems in Human Development and Family Science
1–3 hours
Open to lower-level students capable of developing a problem independently. Problems are chosen by the student and developed through conferences with the instructor.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HDFS 2996 - Honors College Mentored Research Experience in Human Development and Family Science
3 hours
Research experience conducted by a freshman or sophomore honors student under the supervision of a faculty member.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Honors College; freshman or sophomore class status; consent of Honors College dean.
May only be taken once for Honors College credit.
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HDFS 3113 - Infant and Toddler Development
3 hours
Growth and development of the child from conception to three years, including the influence of the family and environment.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HDFS 3123 - Child Development
3 hours
Basic principles of development and learning; physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional development in early and middle childhood (ages 3 to 10 years).
Prerequisite(s): None.
May require some observation and case study.
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HDFS 3153 - The Impact of Culture on Individuals and Families
3 hours
Study of diverse cultural and societal dynamics that influence individuals and families. Focus is on dimensions of culture, ethnicity, economic status, religion, gender, and lifestyle that affect individual development and family functioning. Provides an opportunity for students to learn and celebrate diversity of individuals and families by enhancing their knowledge, promoting interaction, and facilitating discussions regarding cultural and social issues that affect the population.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HDFS 3213 - Infant and Toddler Intervention and Education
3 hours
Focus on roles of professionals and parents/caregivers in fostering individual infant and toddler development through appropriate interactions and care, safe and healthy environments, and developmental intervention. Observations with infants and toddlers required. Course has been approved as fulfilling competencies for Early Intervention Specialist Credential.
Prerequisite(s): HDFS 3113 or equivalent.
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HDFS 3313 - Interpersonal Relationships
3 hours
Study of interpersonal relationships across the life span in a variety of contexts.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HDFS 3423 - Family, School and Community
3 hours
Analyzing family, school and community resources and needs as related to the family life cycle; child welfare and education, ecological approach; and exploration of careers related to children and families. Strategies to improve communication and collaboration are emphasized with a focus on family types, cultures, economic conditions, school systems, community services, political forces, advocacy groups and other factors that impact young children and their families. Fifteen hours a term/semester in field work arranged.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing.
Core Category: Component Area Option
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HDFS 4011 - Pre-Internship
1 hour
Provides a bridge from theory to professional practice. Determining career goals and assuming professional ethics, roles and responsibilities are emphasized. Preparation and placement for an in-depth internship related to or within the field of development and family studies.
Prerequisite(s): HDFS 1023 and HDFS 2042 .
A grade of C or better in this course is a requirement for registration in HDFS 4023 .
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HDFS 4023 - Internship
3 hours
Requires a minimum of 150 clock hours of in-depth experience with an approved agency or research related to development and/or family studies, plus seminar. Emphasis is placed on application of knowledge and skills to actual job roles and responsibilities.
Prerequisite(s): Must have received a grade of C or better in HDFS 4011 . Student must have a minimum 2.45 overall grade point average, completion of 90 hours or more. The internship site must be approved the previous term/semester by the Pre-Internship instructor.
May be repeated for credit up to a maximum of 6 hours.
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HDFS 4133 - Adolescent Development
3 hours
Theories and characteristics of physical, cognitive and social development between 11 and 20 years of age. Effects of family, school, community and other factors on adolescent development are also addressed.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing.
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HDFS 4213 - Child Life Seminar
3 hours
Provide historical and theoretical perspective on the development of the child life field and information on fundamental skills required to help children and families cope with the stress of the healthcare experience.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing, or consent of department.
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HDFS 4233 - Guidance of Children and Youth
3 hours
Best practices in individual and group guidance and management of children from birth through adolescence. Focus on behavior in the context of family, culture and social practices. Requires a minimum of 5 hours field experience involving observations of and interactions with infants, children or youth.
Prerequisite(s): HDFS 3123 .
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HDFS 4253 - Administration of Programs for Children, Youth and Families
3 hours
Analysis of programs, personnel policies, facility administration and related topics for teachers and administrators who work with children, youth and families.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing.
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HDFS 4323 - Family Law and Public Policy
3 hours
Laws and public policies as they relate to and affect the family.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing.
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HDFS 4353 - Advanced Family Science
3 hours
Exploration of current research and theory as it applies to family systems in social contexts.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing.
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HDFS 4413 - Family Life Education
3 hours
The practice and process of family life education and training of professionals in the child development and family field. Curriculum and program development and evaluation. Teaching strategies and professional responsibilities.
Prerequisite(s): HDFS 2033 ; junior or senior standing.
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HDFS 4433 - Family Resource Management
3 hours
Application of principles of family resource management includes goal setting; decision making; and time, energy, financial, and consumer management.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing.
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HDFS 4463 - Marriage and Relationship Education
3 hours
Comprehensive training, application, and practice of marriage and relationship education curriculum. Research and strategies for implementing relationship and marriage education and family life classes and programs in the community are examined.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing; or consent of department.
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HDFS 4800 - Studies in Human Development and Family Science
1–3 hours
Organized classes for specific program needs and student interests.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of department.
Limited-offering basis. May be repeated for credit.
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HDFS 4900 - Special Problems in Human Development and Family Science
1–3 hours
Open to advanced students capable of developing a problem independently. Problems chosen by student and developed through conferences with the instructor.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HDFS 4951 - Honors College Capstone Thesis in Human Development and Family Science
3 hours
Major research project prepared by the student under the supervision of a faculty member and presented in standard thesis format. An oral defense is required of each student for successful completion of the thesis.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least 6 hours in honors courses; completion of at least 12 hours in the major department in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the department chair and the dean of the school or college in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the dean of the Honors College.
May be substituted for HNRS 4000 . Course may be taken only once for Honors College credit.
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INFO 4080 - Research Methods and Evaluation
3 hours
Research principles and techniques; role of theories and hypotheses; experimental and non-experimental research; measurement and data collection; analysis and interpretation; quantitative methods and applications; problems in formulating research proposals and evaluating representative studies.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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INFO 4090 - Practice Work in Information Agencies
3 hours
Supervised practice work and field study (120 clock hours minimum) in a cooperating learning resources center or information agency, plus seminar conferences and summary report.
Prerequisite(s): 12 hours of prior courses in the school and application early in prior term/semester.
For students without prior field experience. Pass/no pass only.
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INFO 4095 - Cooperative Education
3 hours
Supervised work in a job related to student’s career objective.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the practicum director and the cooperative education advisor.
Pass/no pass only. Cannot be used for degree credit.
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INFO 4203 - Information Indexing and Organization
3 hours
Applications in different types of information systems of text documents, images or audio files. Use of database retrieval software to store and represent information. Indexing formulation, automatic programming, and design for user support. Planning and implementing multimedia documents.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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INFO 4206 - Information Retrieval Systems
3 hours
Computer-based storage and retrieval of textual, pictorial, graphic and voice data. Addresses questions about how users interact with information retrieval (IR) systems, their components, evaluation and their impact in society. The issues of representation, the nature of the query, and other aspects of the system are examined.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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INFO 4208 - School Library Organization and Media
3 hours
Cataloging and classification of print and nonprint collections. MARC records. School library automation systems and their management. Media and media services, including services special to populations. Representative problems and library experiences.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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INFO 4210 - Information Organization and Records Control
3 hours
Descriptive cataloging, subject analysis, classification and control of information resources of all kinds; Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules; Dewey Decimal and Library of Congress classification systems; subject headings; organization, functions and use of catalogs and classification systems; principles of information indexing and retrieval; use of bibliographic databases; representative problems and practice.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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INFO 4223 - Introduction to Metadata for Information Organization
3 hours
Introduction to representation and organization of different kinds of information resources using various forms of metadata. Introduction to examination and use of key metadata schemes, data and content standards, and tools for representing and organizing information resources in the digital environment.
Prerequisite(s): INFO 4203 or consent of department.
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INFO 4230 - Records Management Operations
3 hours
Management operations for records control and use; preparation, organization, storage, retrieval and dissemination. Preservation, security and disposal problems. Planning and supervising records management programs. Departmental functions and organization. Data-processing applications and online systems.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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INFO 4250 - Statistical Methods for Data Science and Analysis
3 hours
Introduces students to both human and computing classification theories. Addresses the use of practical and appropriate tools related to data management, automatic and supervised classification, pattern discovery, analysis, and presentation. Students learn methods and techniques, including software tools, to accomplish these tasks.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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INFO 4300 - Administration of Information Agencies
3 hours
Role, functions and development of principal kinds of information centers and agencies. Management principles and practices; standards and evaluation; resources and services; facilities and equipment; planning, staffing and reporting; public relations; budgeting and financial procedures; policy making; social contexts and backgrounds; professional perspectives.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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INFO 4306 - Project Management for Information Systems
3 hours
Managing the process of planning, developing, implementing and evaluating systems, including defining requirements, developing requests for proposals, evaluating alternative systems, and locating and hiring consultants.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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INFO 4307 - Knowledge Management Tools and Technologies
3 hours
Introduction to knowledge management technologies; Internet and web technologies; knowledge management processes and corresponding technologies; collaboration tools and technologies; information and knowledge portals; KM readiness and IT infrastructure; evaluation and selection criteria for knowledge management tools.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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INFO 4325 - Advanced Topics in Rural Libraries
3 hours
Covers topics on concepts, theories and techniques on rural librarianship; resources available to support and assist staff and managers working in small and rural libraries, as well as real-world problems and advanced topics of rural public libraries.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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INFO 4350 - Library Partnership and Community Outreach
3 hours
Covers basic skills to build collaboration among libraries and community units they serve. Designed for students interested in outreach, marketing and community-centered library practice.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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INFO 4365 - Health Sciences Information Management
3 hours
Introduction to computer-based health sciences information centers. Topics include: health sciences environment, management, collections, users, project planning, information technology, evaluation and assessment, professional activities of health information management specialists, including the growing emphasis on evidence-based practice, informatics, and trends that affect future practice.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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INFO 4400 - Evaluation and Development of Information Resources
3 hours
Principles and techniques of selecting and acquiring information resources of all kinds; development and maintenance of collections; criteria and selection aids; national and trade bibliographies; online searching; publishers and publishing; censorship problems and intellectual freedom; representative problems and practice.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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INFO 4420 - Information Resources for Children
3 hours
Survey of print and nonprint materials, including multicultural/multiethnic materials; utilization practices and selection; curricular correlations and enrichment; recreational and developmental needs; children’s services and programs; wide reading and use of literature and other materials for children from preschool through middle-school years.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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INFO 4430 - Information Resources for Young Adults
3 hours
Survey of print and nonprint materials, including multicultural/multiethnic materials; utilization practices and selection; curricular correlations and enrichment; recreational and developmental needs; young adult services and programs; wide reading and use of literature and other materials for young adults from upper middle school through high school years.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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INFO 4501 - Principles of Data Science and Analytics
3 hours
Introduction to the fundamentals of data science and data analytics. Provides the required foundational knowledge and practice to students to successfully integrate automatic methods and tools for qualitative and quantitative analysis. Other topics include CRTSP-DM; SEMMA; data assurance; policy; ethics; privacy and security; and principles and practice of technical, statistical and human behavior, as well as social and professional issues related to the handling of data.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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INFO 4615 - Electronic Information Services
3 hours
Basic concepts of electronic information services and databases in different fields; conducting online searches and evaluating services. Supervised practical experience.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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INFO 4620 - Information Resources in the Humanities
3 hours
Information resources, methods and services to meet access needs in the humanities. Literature searching and communication patterns in individual fields. Role of professional organizations and government. Representative problems and practice.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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INFO 4630 - Information Resources in Sciences and Technology
3 hours
Information resources, methods and services to meet access needs in science and technology. Literature searching and communication patterns in individual fields. Role of professional organizations and government. Representative problems and practice.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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INFO 4637 - Medical Informatics
3 hours
History of medical information. Biomedical communication. Types of information resources and services related to the transfer of information in the health sciences. Computer applications to health sciences libraries. Analyses of current issues in the health care field and their relationship to health sciences libraries and information centers, ethics, confidentiality and security.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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INFO 4640 - Information Resources in the Social Sciences
3 hours
Information resources, methods and services to meet access needs in the social sciences. Literature searching and communication patterns in individual fields. Role of professional organizations and government. Representative problems and practice.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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INFO 4646 - Information Resources in Business
3 hours
Information resources, methods and services to meet access needs of business as a discipline and in practice. Characteristics of information services to a specific, diverse user community. Introduction to and development of print and electronic forms of information relevant to the business community’s information needs.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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INFO 4670 - Data Analysis and Knowledge Discovery
3 hours
Introduces the student to data analysis, data mining, text mining and knowledge discovery principles, concepts and practices to approach data and data mining tasks and techniques using suitable software and other data analysis tools. Covers principles and theories of data mining and text mining techniques as well as analytical applications of data mining and knowledge discovery tools.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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INFO 4685 - Information Resources in Culturally Diverse Communities
3 hours
Information resources, methods and services to meet access needs of ethnic cultural minorities. Issues in the provision of information services to ethnic cultural minority communities. Study of the needs and cultural milieu of these communities. Materials and methods for serving these groups.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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INFO 4707 - Data Modeling and Data Warehousing
3 hours
Introduction to traditional linear and relational database theory and practice. Main focus is on modern approaches that include SQL and NoSQL, graph-based databases for structured and unstructured datasets, and standards for data representation and exchange (RDA, XML, JSON, etc.).
Prerequisite(s): None.
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INFO 4710 - Information Technology Management
3 hours
Basic concepts of information and its role in an information society. Includes mechanisms of information processing, information transfer, and applications of computers and other information tools in various disciplines and fields.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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INFO 4720 - Multi-Media Production
3 hours
Nonbook resources and services in different kinds of libraries and information/media centers. Includes preparation and organization of materials, instructional design and materials production, and the use and maintenance of related equipment. Supervised laboratory experience.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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INFO 4730 - Digital Curation and Preservation
3 hours
The abundance of electronic and computer-based information requires a new type of professional to examine the life-cycle of the new type of information content: digital content. Decisions about the preservation of this new type of material are not trivial, and include its descriptive components and particular formats and standards for long term archival storage and access. This course is about the tools and techniques to accomplish these goals.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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INFO 4745 - Information Architecture
3 hours
Introduces the basic concepts and components of information architecture within the context of end-user and organizational needs. Provides an understanding of the intellectual technologies necessary to design and implement effective and cost-efficient information systems such as digital libraries, database systems, and a range of other web-accessible resources, as well as collaborative computer systems in organizational environments. Students conduct a collaborative term project to design and implement a real-world system integrating the knowledge and skills learned on organization of information, visual design, human interface and usability issues.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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INFO 4750 - Managing Automation Projects
3 hours
Covers initiating, planning and managing projects to select, acquire, develop and install new, replacement and upgraded computer-based systems in libraries/information agencies of all types and sizes, oriented around activities necessary for effective automation projects.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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INFO 4900 - Special Problems
1–3 hours
Supervised individual or small-group study of special problems or topics not otherwise covered by regular course offerings.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor and department chair.
May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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INFO 4907 - Data Visualization
3 hours
This course is designed to enable students to combine statistical methods and graphic-centered computer-based treatment of structured and unstructured data. It includes theoretical considerations to visual design as well as practical computer scripting that will enable students to use visualization techniques and the necessary tools to visualize large sets of data and facilitate visual analysis.
Prerequisite(s): None
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INFO 4910 - Special Problems
1–3 hours
Supervised individual or small-group study of special problems or topics not otherwise covered by regular course offerings.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor and department chair.
May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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INFO 4951 - Honors College Capstone Thesis
3 hours
Major research project prepared by the student under the supervision of a faculty member and presented in standard thesis format. An oral defense is required of each student for successful completion of the thesis.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least 6 hours in honors courses; completion of at least 12 hours in the major department in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the department chair and the dean of the school or college in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the dean of the Honors College.
May be substituted for HNRS 4000 . Course may be taken only once for Honors College credit.
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INFO 4960 - Information Science Institute/Seminar
3 hours
Special institute course/seminar.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the department chair or the dean of the college.
May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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INFO 4970 - Information Science Seminar
3 hours
Supervised individual or group work on current issues of modern technology and information science.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor and chair of the department.
May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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INST 2100 - Introduction to International Studies
3 hours
Introduces students to the five areas of concentration of the major—international security and diplomacy, international business and economics, international development and humanitarian affairs, regional studies, and peace studies.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Core Category: Component Area Option
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INST 2500 - Global Perspectives: Cultural Competency and Citizenship
3 hours
Introduction to the fundamental concepts, research skills and practical skills needed to understand and engage in global citizenship and cultural competency. Examination of key global systems and issues with a focus on cross-cultural interactions, through international case studies, fact-to-face interactions on the UNT campus, and student-directed research.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Core Category: Component Area Option
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INST 4800 - International Studies Internship
3 hours
Students seek supervised work-related internships to any of the areas of concentration in the international studies major. The internship aims at the advancement of the student’s professional field of study and career objectives.
Prerequisite(s): International studies major status; junior or senior classification; minimum GPA of 3.0 and 6 upper-level hours in the student’s primary area of concentration at UNT; student must meet employer’s requirements and have consent of department internship supervisor.
May be repeated for credit; up to 6 hours of internship may count towards the major. Pass/no pass only.
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INST 4850 - International Studies Seminar
3 hours
Topics vary and may cover any of the six areas of concentration of the major: international politics and diplomacy, international business and economics, international development, area studies, international security, and peace and human rights issues. Students explore issues that affect our world in the 21st century.
Prerequisite(s): None.
May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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INST 4851 - International Security
3 hours
Examines the causes of war, the impact of the spread of nuclear weapons upon regional and world stability, transnational terrorism, and causes of world and regional instability.
Prerequisite(s): Senior status and international studies major with area of concentration in international security and diplomacy.
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INST 4852 - Critical Issues in Global Economics Senior Seminar
3 hours
Explores contemporary global economic issues including the restrictions on trade, the relationships between exchange rates and the flows of goods, fiscal and monetary policy in open and closed economy, international debt crisis, foreign direct investment, economic regional integration, and the roles of international economic organizations.
Prerequisite(s): Senior status and international studies major with area of concentration in international business and economics.
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INST 4853 - Global Development: Issues and Challenges
3 hours
Explores competing perspectives for development and various factors which explain why some countries are more developed than others. Survey of global challenges such as environmental, foreign aid, gender empowerment, international migrants, refugees and indigenous people, the role of culture and religion in development, and corruption and public sector reform.
Prerequisite(s): International studies majors whose area of concentration is international development and regional studies and senior status.
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