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LTEC 4740 - Instructional Internship in Applied Technology and Training
3–6 hours
Supervised observation and instructional practice in an approved applied technology program or industrial training environment; discussion and evaluation seminars are scheduled.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of department.
May be repeated for credit.
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LTEC 4741 - Applied Technology and Performance Improvement Capstone
3 hours
Designed for students to synthesize the knowledge, skills and attitudes learned throughout the undergraduate degree in Applied Technology and Performance Improvement. Students demonstrate their ability to articulate career pathways, apply technology in the workplace, and contribute to the organizational structure of either business and industry or education.
Prerequisite(s): None.
May only be taken during the final term/semester of the ATPI professional development sequence.
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LTEC 4800 - Studies in Education
1–3 hours
Organized classes for program needs.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of department.
Limited-offering basis. May be repeated for credit.
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LTEC 4830 - Practicum, Field Problem or Internship
3 hours (1;0;6)
Supervised professional activities in computer education.
Prerequisite(s): None.
May be repeated for credit.
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LTEC 4900 - Special Problems
1–3 hours
Prerequisite(s): Consent of department.
May be repeated for credit.
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LTEC 4910 - Special Problems
1–3 hours
Prerequisite(s): Consent of department.
May be repeated for credit.
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LTEC 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.
Core Category: Capstone
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Library and Information Science |
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SLIS 2996 - Honors College Mentored Research Experience
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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SLIS 4000 - Introduction to Information Professions
3 hours
History, roles and scope of information professions and practice. Basic concepts and issues including impact of information technology on the individual, intellectual freedom, privacy and diversity. Course activities emphasize team building and leadership skills. Internet-based instruction.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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SLIS 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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SLIS 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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SLIS 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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SLIS 4200 - Basic Information Organization
3 hours
Basics of information organization and presentation for facilitating access. Concepts and problems of human information behavior, classification and categorization related to information organization. Database technology, structure and design. Standards for information organization, data representation and information exchange. Systems for organizing information and facilitating information access in various information use environments.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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SLIS 4205 - Introduction to Indexing and Abstracting
3 hours
Applications in different types of information systems and agencies. Use of database retrieval software. Indexing language formulation, macros programming, and design for user support. Planning and implementing representative programs.
Prerequisite(s): SLIS 4200 or consent of school.
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SLIS 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): SLIS 4000 or consent of school.
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SLIS 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): SLIS 4200 or consent of school.
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SLIS 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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SLIS 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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SLIS 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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SLIS 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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SLIS 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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SLIS 4600 - Basic Information Access and Retrieval
3 hours
Basics of information organization and presentation for facilitating access. Concepts and problems of human information behavior, classification and categorization related to information organization. Database technology, structure and design. Standards for information organization, data representation and information exchange. Systems for organizing information and facilitating information access in various information use environments.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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SLIS 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): SLIS 4600 or consent of school.
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SLIS 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): SLIS 4600 or consent of school.
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SLIS 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): SLIS 4600 or consent of school.
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SLIS 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): SLIS 4600 or consent of school.
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SLIS 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): SLIS 4600 or consent of school.
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SLIS 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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SLIS 4710 - Introduction to Information Technology
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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SLIS 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): SLIS 4000 or consent of school.
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SLIS 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 dean of school.
May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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SLIS 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 dean of school.
May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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SLIS 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.
Core Category: Capstone
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SLIS 4960 - Information Science Institute/Seminar
1–6 hours
Special institute courses and seminars.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of school.
May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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SLIS 4970 - Information Science Institute/Seminar
1–6 hours
Special institute courses and seminars.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of school.
May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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Linguistics |
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LING 1020 - Speech for International Students
3 hours (3;2)
Designed for international students learning English as a second language. Emphasis on improving oral English communication skills through lectures and labs on speech sound production, vocabulary, grammar, word order, intonation and idioms. Individual and small-group work.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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LING 2050 - The Language of Now: Pop Culture, Technology and Society
3 hours
Explores the relationship among pop culture, rapidly changing technology and language change. Examines the linguistic significance of new technologies such as texting, gaming, instant messaging and social networking.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Core Category: Discovery
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LING 2996 - Honors College Mentored Research Experience
3 hours
Research experience conducted by freshman or sophomore honor students 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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LING 3040 - Language and Power
3 hours
Provides students with the meta-language and analytical tools to describe, analyze and uncover the various biases in language, and how these biases reflect, maintain and create power relationships among individual speakers and in the general public’s opinion.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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LING 3050 - Animal Communication
3 hours
Considers preconceived notions of animals in comparison to findings from recent scientific studies. Students gain a broad knowledge of the hypotheses and issues related to animals and communication. No previous knowledge of linguistics is required.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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LING 3060 - Principles of Language Study
3 hours
Introductory linguistics course that focuses on the structure of English (phonology, morphology and syntax). Includes language acquisition and development, the history of English, dialects of American English, and problems of usage.
Prerequisite(s): None.
For non-majors.
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LING 3070 - Introduction to Linguistics
3 hours
Introduces students to the richness and complexity of human language. Focuses on the fundamentals of phonetics, phonology, morphology syntax, semantics and pragmatics.
Prerequisite(s): For linguistics majors only or by consent of department.
Required for all linguistics majors.
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LING 3080 - Language and Society
3 hours
Survey of the quantitative and qualitative analytical approaches used to understand language as a social practice. Analyzing the fluid, rather than static, structure of language, as it exists and changes in the service of people and communities.
Prerequisite(s): LING 3060 or LING 3070 .
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LING 3090 - Discourse Analysis: Talking and Telling
3 hours
Methods and concepts of discourse analysis and conversational analysis. Applying these methods to the study of spoken language.
Prerequisite(s): LING 3070 .
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LING 3996 - Honors College Mentored Research Experience
3 hours
Research experience conducted by an honors student with at least junior standing under the supervision of a faculty member.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Honors College; at least junior class status; consent of Honors College dean.
May only be taken once for Honors College credit.
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LING 4010 - English Language in America
3 hours
Linguistic analysis of historical and contemporary American English; regional and social variations.
Prerequisite(s): LING 3060 or equivalent.
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LING 4020 - Structure of Modern English
3 hours
Modern English grammars, morphology and syntax; principles of analysis and various theories of English structure; relationship between linguistic structure, rhetorical pattern and literary style.
Prerequisite(s): LING 3060 or equivalent.
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LING 4030 - Acquisition of English as a Second Language
3 hours
Study of language acquisition, development, production and comprehension focusing on the application of current research findings to the context of learning and teaching English as a second language.
Prerequisite(s): LING 3060 or consent of department.
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LING 4040 - Phonetics and Phonology: The Sound Patterns of Language
3 hours
Explores two fundamental aspects of the sounds used in human language: phonetics and phonology. Analyzes the sounds of English and other languages spoken around the world.
Prerequisite(s): LING 3070 .
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LING 4050 - Morphology and Syntax
3 hours
Examines the internal structure of words and rules of word formation and the structure of phrases and clauses.
Prerequisite(s): LING 3070 .
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LING 4060 - Scientific Methods
3 hours
Hands-on introduction to the basic terminology, concepts and procedures associated with scientific thought, practice and academic writing in linguistics.
Prerequisite(s): LING 3070 .
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LING 4070 - History of the English Language
3 hours
Evolution of Modern English from Indo-European through Old English and Middle English.
Prerequisite(s): LING 3060 or equivalent.
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LING 4080 - Teaching English as a Second Language
3 hours
Theory and method of teaching English as a second language. Study of major approaches with specific attention to methods of teaching, listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Prerequisite(s): 12 hours of English and one Group C course.
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LING 4090 - Semantics and Pragmatics
3 hours
Introduction to the linguistic sub-discipline of semantics. Examines how meaning emerges at the word, sentence, constructional and utterance levels, and how it is required by second language users. Includes an introduction to empirical methods for the study of meaning.
Prerequisite(s): LING 3070 .
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LING 4100 - Poetics
3 hours
Examines the universal language of linguistic power and how writers choose their words and sequences of words.
Prerequisite(s): LING 3060 or LING 3070 .
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LING 4120 - Gypsy Language and Culture
3 hours
Presents the historical, linguistic and cultural origins of the Roma People. Examines various theories relating to the migration of the Roma people from the Indian subcontinent to the subsequent migrations to Europe.
Prerequisite(s): LING 3060 or LING 3070 .
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LING 4410 - World Englishes
3 hours
Examines the historical and political reasons for the spread of English around the world and the creation of new varieties of English. Unique formal structures, pragmatic and conversational principles of interaction used in local and global print and broadcast media, creative fiction, and technical writing. Includes a survey of how English is taught around the world.
Prerequisite(s): LING 3060 or LING 3070 .
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LING 4800 - Special Seminar in Linguistics
3 hours
Study of linguistics that extends scope of traditional offerings.
Prerequisite(s): LING 3060 .
May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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LING 4900 - Special Problems
1–3 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
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LING 4910 - Special Problems
1–3 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
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LING 4950 - Senior Capstone Field Experience
3 hours
Applies the tools used for linguistic research and conducting linguistic fieldwork; transcribing, coding and analyzing linguistic data; and presenting research before an audience.
Prerequisite(s): Linguistics majors only.
Must be taken in the final year of major.
Core Category: Capstone
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LING 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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LSCM 2960 - Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management
3 hours
Introduction to the multicultural and multiracial world from a logistics and supply chain management perspective. Provides useful tools for assessing and addressing diversity in the business and global supply chain management environment. Topics include customer service, transportation, warehousing, inventory control, materials handling and packaging, information systems within and between firms throughout the global supply chain to help improve performance. Emphasis on concepts and practices that provide firms with global competitive advantage.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Cannot be used to meet business foundation, business professional field, or business supporting field requirements.
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LSCM 2996 - Honors College Mentored Research Experience
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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LSCM 3960 - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
3 hours
Analysis and design of domestic and international logistics systems. Topics include transportation, warehousing, inventory control, materials handling and packaging, and plant and warehouse locations within and between firms. Emphasis on concepts and practices that provide firms with a competitive advantage.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
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LSCM 3996 - Honors College Mentored Research Experience
3 hours
Research experience conducted by an honors student with at least junior standing under the supervision of a faculty member.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Honors College; at least junior class status; consent of Honors College dean.
May only be taken once for Honors College credit.
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LSCM 4360 - Global Alliances and International Supply Chain Management
3 hours
Supply chain and alliance strategy in the multi-national firms. Materials management, international sourcing and distribution, and importing/exporting procedures. International carrier management and operations are examined.
Prerequisite(s): LSCM 3960 .
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LSCM 4510 - Logistics and Business Analysis
3 hours
Analyses of logistics case studies and development of issue-based problem solving skill sets and tools. Development of business analysis frameworks and application of Excel-based optimization tools to assess shareholder value implications of logistics solutions.
Prerequisite(s): LSCM 3960 .
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LSCM 4530 - E-Logistics in Supply Chain Management
3 hours
Comprehensive inquiry into the role of e-commerce in collaborative distribution and logistics relationships. Special attention is afforded to resource and technology interdependencies, exchange governance mechanisms and relationship management bench-marking. Emphasis is given to the tools for creating value in the supply chain.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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LSCM 4540 - Logistics Application of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
3 hours (2;2)
Students gain first-hand experience in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems through a combination of lectures and lab exercises. Special attention is paid to interdependencies between logistical (SCM) and back office software functions such as finance (FI), controlling (CO) and human resources (HR). Students learn how to navigate, analyze data, and develop solutions for supply chain management problems using a modern, commercially available ERP system. Students learn how to work through key tasks in all major modules and develop greater understanding of the underlying supply chain business processes.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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LSCM 4560 - Business Transportation Management
3 hours
Principles of transportation covering the role of transportation systems; environmental and economic impacts; modal components; managerial and economic aspects of the various modes, with applications to both domestic and international operations.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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LSCM 4800 - Logistics Internship
3 hours
Supervised work in a job related to the student’s career objectives.
Prerequisite(s): LSCM 3960 . LSCM 4560
Must be within two long terms/semesters of graduation at the time of the internship and have consent of department chair or internship director. Pass/no pass.
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LSCM 4830 - Industry Practicum
3 hours
Students work in small groups to identify and resolve hands-on industry problems under the guidance of a faculty member, work closely with industry representatives and develop solutions for a final paper/presentation to industry executives.
Prerequisite(s): LSCM 3960 and at least one other LSCM course.
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LSCM 4860 - Advanced Logistics Management
3 hours
Application of logistics decision-making tools and skills as they apply to inventory, transportation, and warehouse management. Course stresses hands-on application of analytical tools useful in logistics; analysis of the characteristics of logistics system elements and their interrelationships within a company; developing skills to analyze technical logistics problems; and developing executive-level communications skills leading to the concise statement of problems and proposed solutions.
Prerequisite(s): LSCM 3960 .
Capstone course to be taken during the last term/semester of course work.
Core Category: Capstone
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LSCM 4900 - Special Problems
1–3 hours
Supervised study on a selected logistics and supply chain topic. Typically requires a research paper and significant independent study.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of department.
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LSCM 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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Management |
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MGMT 2996 - Honors College Mentored Research Experience
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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MGMT 3330 - Communicating in Business
3 hours
Development of interpersonal business communication skills in the following areas: group communication, written communication (collaborative writing and business letters, memorandums and reports), oral communication (business presentations, meetings and interviews), and listening. The following topics are also addressed: international communication and electronic communication technology.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Core Category: Discovery
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MGMT 3720 - Organizational Behavior
3 hours
Individual behavior in formal organizations. Cases, lectures and experiential exercises in organizational culture, motivation, leadership, dynamics of power, perception and attribution, communication, decision making and performance, and individual differences.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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MGMT 3820 - Management Concepts
3 hours
Management philosophy; planning, organizing and controlling; entrepreneurial processes; organizational performance; structure and design. Includes an overview of organization theory and strategic management.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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MGMT 3830 - Operations Management
3 hours
Management of production emphasizing industrial enterprises; production objectives; design and improvement of processes, work methods, and physical facilities; use of measurements and standards; production planning and control; quality control; budgetary and cost control; materials management.
Prerequisite(s): DSCI 2710 .
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MGMT 3850 - Entrepreneurship
3 hours
Initiation of new ventures and approaches to growth of existing firms through opportunity recognition, innovation and change. Emphasizes developing effective entrepreneurial skills and behaviors. Includes preparation of a comprehensive business plan.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Open to non-business majors.
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MGMT 3860 - Human Resource Management
3 hours
Introduction to personnel management. Topics include employment, placement and personnel planning, training and development; compensation and benefits; health, safety and security; and employee and labor relations.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Open to non-business majors.
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MGMT 3870 - Management Research Methods
3 hours
Develops skills in management research methods necessary for problem-solving success. Particular emphasis is given to applying theory to management decision making based on objective methods for solving problems in organizational behavior, human resource management, entrepreneurship and operations.
Prerequisite(s): DSCI 2710 or equivalent and completion of all pre-business courses.
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MGMT 3880 - Business Ethics and Social Responsibility
3 hours
A study of ethical behaviors crucial to personal and corporate success in organizations. Codes of ethics, theoretical models and managerial behavior serve as the foundation to investigate ethics and, in turn, social responsibility associated with firm theory. Various stakeholder interest and demands are analyzed as an important theme during the course.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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MGMT 3915 - Creativity and Opportunity Development
3 hours
Deals with frameworks, functions, and workings of creativity and opportunity development, and with their role in new startups and in managing firms for sustainable competitive advantage. Emphasis placed on enhancing students’ competence in creative thinking, generating ideas, and identifying and developing business opportunities. Topics may include individual creativity, business opportunities, and management techniques for enhancing creativity and for recognizing and developing opportunities in new and established organizations.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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MGMT 3996 - Honors College Mentored Research Experience
3 hours
Research experience conducted by an honors student with at least junior standing under the supervision of a faculty member.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Honors College; at least junior class status; consent of Honors College dean.
May only be taken once for Honors College credit.
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MGMT 4170 - Employee and Labor Relations
3 hours
Employee-employer relationships; problems and theories of the bargaining process.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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MGMT 4180 - Workplace Health and Safety
3 hours
Problems of occupational safety and health (OSHA) workers’ compensation, unemployment compensation, industrial security and environmental risk management.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Open to non-business majors.
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MGMT 4200 - Strategic Processes
3 hours
Study of the context and concepts of strategic decision making. Topics include strategic leadership, corporate governance, international influences on strategic decisions, and strategic risk management.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
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MGMT 4210 - E-Management: Managing in a Digital Economy
3 hours
Deals with the “why” and “how” of the changing face of management. Focuses on what managers do to maintain and enhance their firm’s competitive position in the era of e-commerce. Examines and evaluates some of the more critical issues associated with analyzing the environment, designing organizations and managing people to deal with the challenges that emerge in the new business environment.
Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3820 or MGMT 3850 .
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MGMT 4220 - Advanced Entrepreneurship
3 hours
Provides students with concepts and hands-on opportunities that are related to the development, growth, and management of new ventures. Focuses on application and integration of entrepreneurship principles to ensure success of entrepreneurial undertaking. Emphasis is placed on contextual influences during various stages of development and their implications, and on comprehensive analysis and evaluation of businesses from an entrepreneurial perspective. Topics may include such areas as technology and new ventures, growth and expansion, family business, or capital funding.
Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3330 , MGMT 3720 , MGMT 3850 , MKTG 3650 , FINA 3770 and DSCI 3710 . MGMT 3330 , MGMT 3720 , MKTG 3650 may be taken concurrently.
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MGMT 4235 - Social Entrepreneurship
3 hours
Introduces entrepreneurial concepts that can be used to stimulate entrepreneurial behavior in individuals for the benefit of communities. Students study best practices of not-for-profit enterprises and social venturing practices and learn how these enterprises launch and sustain their ventures. Primary focus is on equipping students with knowledge and skills that are needed to develop viable socially relevant organizations or to grow entrepreneurial initiatives in not-for-profit organizations. Course may include projects.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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MGMT 4300 - Recruitment, Selection and Placement
3 hours
Recruitment, selection and placement of employees in an organization. Test validation and other selection techniques relative to EEO, ADA and AAP laws. Recruiting, selecting and placing a culturally diverse work force.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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MGMT 4330 - Administrative Communication
3 hours
Development of administrative communication skills including factors affecting the communication process and its effects on specific organizational/personnel situations. Topics include organizational communication, interviewing (selection, disciplinary, counseling, orientation and exit), policy manuals, communication audit tools, gender-related communication differences and electronic communication media.
Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3330 or equivalent experience and consent of department.
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MGMT 4335 - Technology and Innovation Management
3 hours
Examines frameworks and concepts to understand technology and innovation management in businesses. Topics may include areas such as technology entrepreneurship, product and process innovation, innovation process theories, etc. Main focus is on equipping students with the skills and ability to manage, develop and expand technological innovation. May include projects and applied exercises.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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MGMT 4350 - Training and Development
3 hours
Practical and theoretical approaches to the training and development of employees in an organization. Topics include organization, role and scope of the T and D function, philosophies; strategies and needs analysis; development of program content, methods, materials and techniques, and evaluation and control of the training and development function.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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MGMT 4400 - Managing Interpersonal Relationships
3 hours
Practical and theoretical course dealing with small group behavior. Emphasis is on identifying and classifying behavior to better understand it and to develop strategies for effectively managing interpersonal and group relationships. Exercises and role playing are used to illustrate major points.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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MGMT 4460 - Topics in Organizational Behavior
3 hours
Study of individual and group behavior in organizations. Representative topics include employee motivation, leadership, organizational power and politics, decision making and performance, organizational culture, perception and attribution, and individual differences. Students study one or more of these topics in depth.
Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3720 or consent of instructor.
May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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MGMT 4470 - Leadership
3 hours
In-depth course on leadership. Students are provided practical tools and methods of leadership that apply to a variety of organizational structures. Students gain insights about their own personalities, skills, ethics, values and beliefs as they relate to leading others, and have the opportunity to discuss and debate a number of leadership topics.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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