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INT 381 - Selected Topics in International Studies Global Political Relations Credits: 3-6
Opportunity to offer interdisciplinary international studies courses not covered by the regular courses.
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INT 382 - Selected Topics in International Studies Global Business & Economics Credits: 3-6
Opportunity to offer interdisciplinary international studies courses not covered by the regular courses.
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INT 383 - Selected Topics in International Studies Africa & Middle East Studies Credits: 3-6
Opportunity to offer interdisciplinary international studies courses not covered by the regular courses.
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INT 384 - Selected Topics in International Studies Asian Studies Credits: 3-6
Opportunity to offer interdisciplinary international studies courses not covered by the regular courses.
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INT 385 - Selected Topics in International Studies European Studies Credits: 3-6
Opportunity to offer interdisciplinary international studies courses not covered by the regular courses.
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INT 386 - Selected Topics in International Studies Latin American & Caribbean Studies Credits: 3-6
Opportunity to offer interdisciplinary international studies courses not covered by the regular courses.
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INT 390 - International Studies Internship - Comparative & Global Cultures Credits: 3-6
Opportunity to apply knowledge of international studies to practical applications at an internship site.
Prerequisite(s): INT 200 and 6 additional credits of International Studies courses or permission of the Director of International Studies.
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INT 391 - International Studies Internship - Global Political Relations Credits: 3-6
Opportunity to apply knowledge of international studies to practical applications at an internship site.
Prerequisite(s): INT 200 and 6 additional credits of International Studies courses or permission of the Director of International Studies.
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INT 392 - International Studies Internship - Global Business & Economics Credits: 3-6
Opportunity to apply knowledge of international studies to practical applications at an internship site.
Prerequisite(s): INT 200 and 6 additional credits of International Studies courses or permission of the Director of International Studies.
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INT 393 - International Studies Internship - African & Middle Eastern Studies Credits: 3-6
Opportunity to apply knowledge of international studies to practical applications at an internship site.
Prerequisite(s): INT 200 and 6 additional credits of International Studies courses or permission of the Director of International Studies.
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INT 394 - International Studies Internship - Asian Studies Credits: 3-6
Opportunity to apply knowledge of international studies to practical applications at an internship site.
Prerequisite(s): INT 200 and 6 additional credits of International Studies courses or permission of the Director of International Studies.
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INT 395 - International Studies Internship - European Studies Credits: 3-6
Opportunity to apply knowledge of international studies to practical applications at an internship site.
Prerequisite(s): INT 200 and 6 additional credits of International Studies courses or permission of the Director of International Studies.
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INT 396 - International Studies Internship - Latin American & Caribbean Studies Credits: 3-6
Opportunity to apply knowledge of international studies to practical applications at an internship site.
Prerequisite(s): INT 200 and 6 additional credits of International Studies courses or permission of the Director of International Studies.
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Mathematics |
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MAT 050 - Developmental Mathematics Credits: 3
Studies real operations, factoring, rational expressions, exponents, roots, radicals, quadratic equations, simultaneous equations, word problems, formula manipulations. Emphasis on drill in computational algebra. Students exempted from, or placed in, this on the basis of an examination. Open only to students with level 1 or level 2 mathematics placement. Students must earn a C or better in MAT 050 to be eligible to take a college-level mathematics class. Developmental course credits do not count toward the total number of credits required for graduation.
Prerequisite(s): Math placement level of 1
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MAT 105 - Mathematics for Liberal Studies Credits: 3
Examines mathematical structures and applications in a way designed to emphasize the creative and cultural aspects of mathematics. Topics may include voting systems, fair division problems, game theory, coding, networks, critical paths, linear programming, symmetry and patterns. Not open to math majors.
Prerequisite(s): Math placement level of 2 or Sophomore standing and Math placement level of 1.
Category: Foundations - Q
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MAT 107 - Mathematical Models Applied to Money Credits: 3
An introductory level course designed to cover deriving mathematical formulas arising in Finance and Economics. Mathematical models are constructed and used to calculate simple and compound interest, annuities and payments calculations, amortization, sinking funds, perpetuities, installment buying, calculation of premiums of life annuities and life insurance, and the time value of money. Not open to math majors.
Prerequisite(s): C grade or better in MAT 050 or MAT 117A , or math placement level 2 or higher.
Category: Foundations - Q
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MAT 110 - Fundamentals of Mathematics I Credits: 3
Designed to satisfy the mathematical needs of students in elementary education and related curricula. Topics covered include a study of problem solving strategies, mathematical reasoning, elementary set theory, number systems other than base 10, elementary number theory, and an axiomatic development of the real number system. Students solve mathematical problems using hands-on materials and electronic technologies. Emphasizes goals and procedures addressed in current state and national standards for school mathematics.
Prerequisite(s): Passing grade in MAT 105 or MAT 117A , or Math Placement Level 2 or higher.
Category: Basic Skills and Competencies & Cat A - Logic and Numbers
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MAT 111 - Fundamentals of Mathematics II Credits: 3
Designed to strengthen mathematical content knowledge of students majoring in elementary education. Focus on topics such as proportional reasoning, data analysis and probability, geometry, measurement, and algebraic reasoning. Students solve mathematical problems using hands-on materials and electronic technologies. Emphasizes goals and procedures addressed in current state and national standards for school mathematics.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 110 or permission of departmental chair.
Category: Foundations - Q
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MAT 117A - Applied Statistics with Co-requisite Support Credits: 4
A combination course providing corequisite algebraic support along with an introduction to the concepts and methods of statistics with illustrations from across the humanities and the social, behavioral, and biological sciences. Support topics include number sense, percentages and proportions, algebraic equations, graphing, and lines. Statistics topics include numerical and graphical descriptions of data, association between two variables, normal distribution, correlation and simple linear regression, and inference methods such as confidence intervals and hypothesis tests for one sample mean and one sample proportion, chi-squared test of independence, and ANOVA. Students will be utilizing technology for statistical analysis as a part of this course. Not open to students who have passed SCM 200 , MAT 117B , MAT 217 , or MAT 375 ; or with a Mathematics Placement Level of 3 or higher.
Prerequisite(s): Math placement level of 1
Category: Foundations - Q
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MAT 117B - Applied Statistics B Credits: 3
A first course in the concepts and methods of statistics with illustrations from across the humanities and the social, behavioral, and biological sciences. Specific topics include numerical and graphical descriptions of data, association between two variables, normal distribution, correlation and simple linear regression, and inference methods such as confidence intervals and hypothesis tests for one sample mean and one sample proportion, chi-squared test of independence, and ANOVA. A graphing calculator with statistical capabilities (such as TI-83+) is required. Recommended as a general education statistics course for students majoring in social and life sciences, but not limited to students in those majors. Not open to students who have passed SCM 200 , MAT 217 or MAT 375 ; or math majors.
Prerequisite(s): Math placement level of 3
Category: Foundations - Q
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MAT 140A - College Algebra Credits: 4
Provides algebraic background knowledge necessary for success in MAT 175 - Precalculus Credits: 3 or MAT 181 - Applied Calculus Credits: 3 . Studies algebraic expressions; linear and quadratic equations, functions and graphs; polynomial functions; rational functions; exponential and logarithmic functions; and systems of equations. Students cannot earn credit for both MAT140A and MAT 140B . Not open to students who have successfully (C or better) completed MAT 175 , MAT 181 or MAT 211 .
Prerequisite(s): C grade or better in MAT 117A , or Math placement level of 3.
Category: Basic Skills and Competencies & Cat A - Logic and Numbers
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MAT 140B - College Algebra Credits: 3
Provides algebraic background knowledge necessary for success in MAT 175 - Precalculus Credits: 3 or MAT 181 - Applied Calculus Credits: 3 . Studies algebraic expressions; linear and quadratic equations, functions and graphs; polynomial functions; rational functions; exponential and logarithmic functions; and systems of equations. Students cannot earn credit for both MAT 140A and MAT140B. Not open to students who have successfully (C or better) completed MAT 175 , MAT 181 or MAT 211 .
Prerequisite(s): Math placement level of 4
Category: Basic Skills and Competencies & Cat A - Logic and Numbers
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MAT 175 - Precalculus Credits: 3
Designed to prepare students for MAT 211 . Provides intense study of the topics which are fundamental to the study of calculus. Emphasis placed on functions and their graphs with special attention to polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions, and analytic trigonometry. Upon completion, students should be able to solve practical problems and use appropriate models for analysis and prediction. Not open to students who have successfully (C or better) completed MAT 211 .
Prerequisite(s): MAT 140A with minimum grade of C or MAT 140B with minimum grade of C or math placement level of 5
Category: Basic Skills and Competencies & Cat A - Logic and Numbers
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MAT 181 - Applied Calculus Credits: 3
Topics include differentiation and integration of a single variable functions, an introduction to multi-variable functions and partial differentiation, and applications including graphing and simple optimization. Course not open to students who have successfully (C or better) completed MAT 211 .
Prerequisite(s): MAT 140A with minimum grade of C or MAT 140B with minimum grade of C or MAT 175 with minimum grade of C or math placement level of 5
Category: Foundations - Q
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MAT 185 - First Year Mathematics Seminar Credits: 1
This course will provide a cohort experience for new majors in the mathematics department and will include exploration of diverse areas of mathematics and related fields; focused building of problem-solving skills; and demonstrated mastery of pre-college mathematics.
Prerequisite(s): Math placement level of 5
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MAT 190 - General Education Special Topics Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental general education interest not covered by the regular general education courses.
Category: Basic Skills and Competencies & Cat A - Logic and Numbers
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MAT 191 - General Education Special Topics Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental general education interest not covered by the regular general education courses.
Category: Basic Skills and Competencies & Cat A - Logic and Numbers
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MAT 211 - Calculus I Credits: 4
Introduction to study of differential and integral calculus from algebraic, numerical, and graphical points of view. Concept of limit and applications of derivatives will be covered.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 175 with minimum grade of C or math placement level of 6
Category: Foundations - Q
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MAT 212 - Calculus II Credits: 4
Continuation of Calculus I. Will include methods of integration, applications and infinite series.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 211 with minimum grade of C
Category: Basic Skills and Competencies
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MAT 213 - Calculus III Credits: 4
Generalization of single-variable calculus to higher dimensions. Parametric curves and applications covered.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 212
Category: Basic Skills and Competencies
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MAT 217 - Statistics I Credits: 4
Topics include exploratory data analysis, basic probability, the Central Limit Theorem, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, linear regression, experimental design, analysis of variance and goodness of fit tests. A statistical software package will be utilized throughout course. This class is NOT OPEN to students who have successfully passed SCM 200 or MAT 375 .
Prerequisite(s): MAT 175 Precalculus or Math placement level of 5
Category: Foundations - Q
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MAT 219 - Data Science I Credits: 3
This is the first semester of a two-semester sequence in Data Science. Using real-world examples of wide interest and a popular programming language such as R or Python, we introduce methods for key facets of a data-driven investigation. These include obtaining data from a variety of sources, wrangling the data to get a manageable data set, exploratory data analysis to generate hypotheses and intuition about the data, and communication of results through interpretable summaries that are both transparent and reproducible.
Prerequisite(s): (CSC 104 or CSC 110 or MIS 240 or ENGR 110 or ENGR 120 or SWE 100 ) and (MAT 117B with minimum grade of C MAT 117A with minimum grade of C or MAT 217 with minimum grade of C or SCM 200 with minimum grade of C or MAT 375 with a minimum grade of C)
Category: Natural World & Technology - T
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MAT 225 - Discrete Mathematics Credits: 4
Study of topics usually associated with analysis of discrete and/or finite mathematical models. Topics from logic, set theory, Boolean algebra, mathematical proof, recursion, induction, combinatorics, discrete probability, matrices and graph theory covered.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 140A or math placement level of 4 or MAT 140B or MAT 175 or MAT 211 or MAT 181
Category: Citizenship & Responsibility - R
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MAT 317 - Statistics II Credits: 3
Study of statistical methods and their application to various data sets. The entire statistical process of data collection, fitting data to a model, analysis of the model, verification of the model, and inference will be covered. Topics include non-parametric statistics, multiple linear regression, ANOVA, experimental designs, categorical data analysis, logistic regression, time series, and survival analysis. Examples taken from a variety of disciplines. Concepts reinforced through class projects. A statistical software package will be utilized throughout the course.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 217 with minimum grade of C
Category: Basic Skills and Competencies
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MAT 318 - Elementary Linear Algebra Credits: 3
Introduction to the study of matrices, linear systems, determinants, eigenvalues, and the geometry of linear operators. Topics from Euclidean n-space include linear transformations, linear independence, span, bases, inner product, and vector spaces. An introduction to structural proof techniques will be a part of the key concepts for the course.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 212 with minimum grade of C or MAT 225 with minimum grade of C
Category: Basic Skills and Competencies
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MAT 319 - Data Science II Credits: 3
This is the second semester of a two-semester sequence in Data Science. Using real-world examples of wide interest and a popular programming language such as R or Python, we introduce methods for key facets of a data-driven investigation. These may include using statistical inference to infer properties of a population, using regression analysis to estimate the relationship among variables, using machine learning to make predictions, and creating interactive data products.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 219 with minimum grade of C and MAT 317 with minimum grade of C
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MAT 320 - Introduction to Abstract Algebra Credits: 3
Introduction to abstract algebraic structures and formal mathematical proof. Structures may include groups, rings, or fields. Prerequisite(s): MAT 225 with minimum grade of C
Prerequisite(s): MAT 225 with minimum grade of C
Category: Basic Skills and Competencies
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MAT 322 - Differential Equations Credits: 3
Study of first order differential equations. Topics include modeling with differential equations, initial value problems, first and second order linear differential equations, systems of linear differential equations and numerical methods, as well as material chosen from the following topics: Laplace transforms, advanced numerical methods, and partial differential equations.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 212 with minimum grade of C
Category: Basic Skills and Competencies
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MAT 326 - Mathematical Modeling Credits: 3
Study of construction of mathematical models to solve real world problems. Entire modeling process from construction of the model, fitting data to the model, analysis, and verification of the model covered. Both continuous and discrete models examined. Examples taken from a variety of disciplines. Prerequisites: MAT 211 with minimum grade of C and MAT 225 with minimum grade of C
Prerequisite(s): MAT 211 with minimum grade of C and MAT 225 with minimum grade of C
Category: Basic Skills and Competencies
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MAT 333 - Geometry Credits: 3
Rigorous treatment of foundations of Euclidean geometry and an introduction to spherical and hyperbolic geometries. Topics may include transformational geometry, coordinate geometry, congruence, similarity and constructions. Also provides an historical development of attempts made through the centuries to clarify and expand upon the geometric axioms.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 225
Category: Basic Skills and Competencies
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MAT 375 - Probability and Statistics for Engineers Credits: 4
Course topics will include basic probability rules, conditional probability and independence, Bayes’ rule, discrete and continuous random variables, joint distributions, expectation and variance, probability distributions to include binomial, geometric, hypergeometric, Poisson, Gaussian, exponential, lognormal, t, F, and Chi-square, correlation and covariance, Central Limit Theorem and sampling distributions, simple linear regression, and inference procedures for means and proportions. A statistical software package will be used throughout the course. This class is NOT OPEN to students who have successfully passed MAT 217 .
Prerequisite(s): MAT 211
Prerequisite(s): MAT 211
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MAT 393 - Selected Topics in Mathematics Credits: 1-3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Category: Basic Skills and Competencies
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MAT 395 - Mathematics Internship Credits: 3
Contact the department for further information on internships.
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MAT 396 - Mathematics Internship Credits: 3
Contact the department for further information on internships.
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MAT 399 - Independent Study in Mathematics Credits: 3
Independent study affords students the opportunity to engage in independent study related to their major field, a supporting area, or specialized interest.
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MAT 400 - History of Mathematics Credits: 3
Focuses on the development of mathematical ideas relevant to K-12 mathematics. Some examples include episodes in the development of number systems, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, number theory, and analytic geometry. Some time spent on multicultural issues, sometimes referred to as ‘ethnomathematics’. Must be at least junior standing to enroll.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 320
Category: Basic Skills and Competencies
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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MAT 410 - Numerical Analysis Credits: 3
Primarily methods of numerical approximation to the value of functions, polynomials, and systems of equations. Topics include accuracy of approximate calculations, interpolation and interpolating polynomials, solution of algebraic and transcendental equations. Numerical solution of simultaneous linear and nonlinear equations, principle of least squares, difference equations, and quadrature formulas are studied. Prerequisites: MAT 212 and (CSC 180 or CSC 110 or CSC 180 or SWE 100 )
Prerequisite(s): MAT 212 and (CSC 180 or CSC 110 or CSC 180 or SWE 100 )
Category: Basic Skills and Competencies
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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MAT 421 - Number Theory and Cryptography Credits: 3
Introduction to a selection of topics from the related fields of Number Theory and Cryptography. Topics may include congruence arithmetic, primitive roots, quadratic residues, perfect numbers, Pythagorean triples, sums of squares, Fermat’s Last Theorem, and primality testing, various substitution ciphers including affine, Vigenere, and Hill ciphers and the RSA public key encryption system with several variations. Algorithms for each encryption scheme discussed will be introduced and implemented.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 320
Category: Basic Skills and Competencies
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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MAT 422 - Partial Differential Equations Credits: 3
Introduction to Partial Differential Equations, a fundamental branch of applied mathematics. Three classical equations from mathematical physics are discussed: the wave equation, the heat equation and Laplace’s equation. Techniques which include separation of variables, Fourier series and fundamental solutions are introduced to address these equations. An introduction to numerical methods is also included.
Prerequisite(s): (MAT 213 and MAT 322 )
Category: Basic Skills and Competencies
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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MAT 425 - Advanced Algebraic Structures Credits: 3
Detailed study of one or more of the higher level algebraic structures such as groups, rings, fields, or abstract vector spaces. Emphasis on structure theorems such as the fundamental theorem of group homomorphisms and uses the sophistication developed in MAT 320 .
Prerequisite(s): MAT 318 and MAT 320 )
Category: Basic Skills and Competencies
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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MAT 430 - Complex Analysis Credits: 3
Introductory course in the theory of functions of a complex variable. Topics include complex numbers, analytic functions, contour integration, Cauchy’s Theorem, and infinite series. Methods of a logical proof are developed and used throughout.
Prerequisite(s): (MAT 213 and MAT 320 )
Category: Basic Skills and Competencies
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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MAT 441 - Real Analysis I Credits: 3
Designed to give a fundamental understanding of the concepts used in elementary calculus. Methods of a logical proof are developed and used throughout. Topics include real numbers, sequences, limits, continuity, derivatives and the Riemann integral.
Prerequisite(s): (MAT 212 and MAT 320 )
Category: Basic Skills and Competencies
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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MAT 450 - Combinatorics Credits: 3
Concerned with computing within discrete mathematical structures and combinatorial problem solving. Topics include sets and graphs; counting and enumeration techniques including recurrence relations and generating functions; and graph theory algorithms. Prerequisite(s): MAT 225 and junior standing
Prerequisite(s): MAT 225 and junior standing
Category: Basic Skills and Competencies
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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MAT 456 - Deterministic Methods of Operations Research Credits: 3
After a brief historical introduction, presents a detailed study of mathematics related to linear programming. The theory includes the simplex method, duality theory, sensitivity analysis, and matrix games. Some applications will be given.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 212 MAT 318
Category: Basic Skills and Competencies
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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MAT 476 - Probability Credits: 3
In-depth development of probability and distribution theory. Topics include counting techniques, Bayes’ Theorem, random variables, moment-generating functions, univariate and multivariate probability distributions, and the Central Limit Theorem.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 213 and MAT 318
Category: Basic Skills and Competencies
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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MAT 483 - Math Theory of Interest Credits: 3
Mathematical models are constructed for Theory of Interest, primarily time value of money. The models are then applied to solve mathematical problems arising in topics including simple and compound interest, annuities, bonds, amortization and sinking funds, yield rates, and duration.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 212 and FIN 311 or permission of instructor
Graduate Credit: This class is available for graduate credit.
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MAT 486 - Mathematical Statistics Credits: 3
Continuation of MAT 476 . Topics include transformations of random variables, order statistics, convergence in distribution, point and interval estimation, likelihood ratio tests, hypothesis testing, linear models, analysis of enumerative data, and analysis of variance.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 476 with minimum grade of C
Category: Basic Skills and Competencies
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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MAT 490 - Selected Topics in Mathematics Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer experimental courses at the senior level in areas of mathematics not covered by regular courses. Topics such as foundations of mathematics, number theory, graph theory, cryptography, and advanced applications of mathematics are appropriate at this level.
Category: Basic Skills and Competencies
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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MAT 491 - Topics in Applied Mathematics Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer experimental courses at the senior level of mathematics not covered regularly in the applied mathematics curriculum. Topics such as Mathematical Biology, Linear Programming, Computational Mathematics and Computational Modeling are appropriate at this level.
Prerequisite(s): (MAT 212 and MAT 318 )
Category: Basic Skills and Competencies
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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MAT 492 - Selected Topics in Mathematics Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Category: Basic Skills and Competencies
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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MAT 499 - Independent Study in Mathematics Credits: 3
Independent study affords students the opportunity to engage in independent study related to their major field, a supporting area, or specialized interest.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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Management |
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MGT 305 - Organizational Behavior Credits: 3
Emphasizes contributions of many disciplines to management practices considering the interrelationship among individual, group, and organization with an international focus added. Examines analytical and behavioral skills necessary to enhance managerial potential and facilitate individual contributions to organizational effectiveness. Applies concepts of learning, motivation, intra- and inter-group behavior, leadership, decision making, power, conflict, and politics to an understanding of teamwork and the issues of quality within and among organizations. Must be junior standing to enroll or departmental permission.
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MGT 331 - Principles of Management Credits: 3
Provides the student with a basic background of the field of management in the private sector. Emphasis is placed on the evolution of management thought, identification and analysis of the major managerial functions and the use of managerial techniques in decision-making. Also introduces the student to the application of behavioral science concepts in management.
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MGT 340 - Human Resource Management Credits: 3
Investigates the role of organization as it pertains to the attraction, selection and retention of human resources. Human resource strategies, methods, techniques, and procedures are examined with emphasis on job analysis, human resource planning and forecasting, recruitment, selection, training and development, compensation, and benefits. Impact of state and federal legislation on human resource techniques discussed.
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MGT 342 - Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining Credits: 3
Introduction to employee-management organizational relations in the private and public sectors in both union and non-union settings. Topics such as negotiation, administration and content of labor agreements, dispute resolution, and organizational relations abroad may be included. Students cannot receive credit for both MGT342 and PLS 381 . Must be upper division standing to enroll or departmental permission.
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MGT 346 - Human Resource Management Law Credits: 3
Investigates in-depth federal and state legislative, judicial, and administrative regulation of the employer/employee relationship in the private sector. Presents overview of labor law. Topical coverage may include equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, wage-hour law, employee pension and benefits, workers’ compensation, unemployment compensation, privacy, occupational health and safety, and legal basis for collective bargaining.
Prerequisite(s): BSL 261 or permission of department.
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MGT 349 - International Human Resource Management Credits: 3
Examines major social, legal, political, and economic forces impacting the international human resource administration. Emphasis placed on the response of the international human resource specialist to these forces. Discussion, cases, and outside readings among the course materials used.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 340 or permission of department.
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MGT 370 - International Business Credits: 3
Overview of the issues facing managers of import-export firms, trading companies, international service companies, and multinational corporations. Topics include international trade, exchange rates, government relations, international organization, economic integration, and the impact of culture on the various functions of management. Must be junior standing to enroll or departmental permission.
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MGT 393 - Selected Topics in Management Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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MGT 394 - Leadership and Decision-Making Credits: 3
Designed to provide a theoretical and conceptual understanding of leadership, with particular emphasis on decision-making; develop a knowledge framework of leadership and decision-making that will contribute to growth as a management professional; and develop the skills necessary to be an effective leader and decision-maker.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 305
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MGT 447 - Business and Society Credits: 3
Examines role of business in a social system including interrelationships with government, the community, employees, and other major publics. A major focus is social responsibility of business. Consideration given to such areas as international business, business ethics, pollution, and impact of governmental regulations. Requires senior standing to enroll or permission of department.
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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MGT 448 - Compensation Administration Credits: 3
This course examines the strategic use of compensation practices to attract, motivate, retain, and reward employee performance and drive organizational success. The course focuses on compensation practices used to implement a firm’s compensation strategy. Topics include compensation strategies, total rewards, pay equity, pay differentials, legal issues in compensation, job evaluation methods, pay structure and design, pay-for-performance, benefits, and executive compensation.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 340 or permission of department.
Graduate Credit: This class is available for graduate credit.
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MGT 450 - Negotiation Credits: 3
Course is designed to provide students with skills needed to approach negotiation and bargaining situations with confidence. This includes providing frameworks for the analysis conflict and its origins, knowledge about one’s own tendencies in negotiation, and a chance to experiment with negotiating techniques in a variety of contexts. Topics include: integrative and distributive negotiations, individual differences in bargaining styles, coalitions, team negotiations, negotiating through agents, and ethical issues in negotiation. Course content is delivered through readings, cases, and lecture, however, considerable emphasis is placed on inside and outside class negotiation simulations and subsequent classroom discussion.
Prerequisite(s): (MKT 205 and FIN 311 and MGT 305 ) and senior standing.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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MGT 470 - International Management Credits: 3
Study of the unique problems associated with the management of firms operating in an international environment. Focus on the strategic and comparative issues.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 370 or permission of department.
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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MGT 490 - Selected Topics in Management Credits: 1-3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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MGT 491 - Selected Topics in Management Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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MGT 497 - Strategic Management Credits: 3
Examines strategic decision making under conditions of dynamic uncertainty, with focus on integrating the domains of the various majors in the college to facilitate understanding of each employee’s and each discipline’s role in the total organization. Importance of achieving a fit between the internal and external environment for organizational survival and success is a central issue. Consideration given to influence of social, demographic, technological, political/legal, economic, and global environments, as well as industry environment of competitors, buyers, suppliers, and substitutes. Course is cross-functional capstone course for all business majors. All students expected to participate in designated AACSB International student learning outcome assessments. Must be senior standing to enroll.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 205 and FIN 311 and SCM 330 and MGT 305
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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MGT 498 - Strategy Implementation Credits: 3
Examines the challenges of implementing strategies in multinational firms (MNEs). Successful firms today are distinguished not by those whose planning is stellar but those who are able to implement a stellar plan. This course is designed to provide students with a more detailed application of strategy concepts and organizational challenges that impact the implementation process. Course is cross-functional capstone course for management concentration business students. Must be senior standing to enroll.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 205 and FIN 311 and SCM 330 and MGT 305 and MGT 497 (may be taken concurrently)
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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MIL 131 - Military Science I (2 crs.) Credits: 2
Introduces fundamentals of the U.S. Army through individual skills training and group exercises. Meets two hours per week each semester. Offers opportunity to participate in several different types of adventure training, on and off campus.
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MIL 132 - Military Science I Credits: 2
Introduces fundamentals of the U.S. Army through individual skills training and group exercises. Meets two hours per week each semester. Offers opportunity to participate in several different types of adventure training, on and off campus.
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MIL 231 - Military Science II Credits: 2
Provides instruction in basic tactics and military skills and the opportunity to participate in field training exercises. Highlights various leadership skills necessary to overcome management problems. Meets two hours per week each semester. Includes numerous voluntary sessions of adventure training, on and off campus.
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MIL 232 - Military Science II Credits: 2
Provides instruction in basic tactics and military skills and the opportunity to participate in field training exercises. Highlights various leadership skills necessary to overcome management problems. Meets two hours per week each semester. Includes numerous voluntary sessions of adventure training, on and off campus.
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MIL 331 - Military Science III Credits: 2
Emphasizes leadership and managerial skills development. Participants set well-defined goals and develop procedures for goal attainment. Meets three hours per week each semester; also requires participation in three 45-minute physical training sessions per week and weekend seminars. Offers a wide range of adventure training opportunities, both on and off campus.
Prerequisite(s): Successfully met basic course requirements.
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MIL 332 - Military Science III Credits: 2
Emphasizes leadership and managerial skills development. Participants set well-defined goals and develop procedures for goal attainment. Meets three hours per week each semester; also requires participation in three 45-minute physical training sessions per week and weekend seminars. Offers a wide range of adventure training opportunities, both on and off campus.
Prerequisite(s): Successfully met basic course requirements.
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MIL 350 - Military Science IV Credits: 3
Emphasizes leadership and managerial skills. Develops decision-making capabilities in military operations, logistics, and administration. Students will plan, organize, conduct, and evaluate selected training events. Meets four hours per week. Offers a variety of adventure training and leadership opportunities.
Prerequisite(s): Successfully met basic course requirements.
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MIL 351 - Military Science IV Credits: 3
Emphasizes leadership and managerial skills. Develops decision-making capabilities in military operations, logistics, and administration. Students will plan, organize, conduct, and evaluate selected training events. Meets four hours per week. Offers a variety of adventure training and leadership opportunities.
Prerequisite(s): Successfully met basic course requirements.
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MIL 398 - Selected Topics in Military Science Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of department’s interest not covered by the regular courses.
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MIL 399 - Selected Topics in Military Science Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of department’s interest not covered by the regular courses.
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MIS 142 - Business Computer Systems Credits: 3
Examines role of information systems within the functional areas of an organization. Characteristics of the different types of business information systems, such as transaction processing, management reporting, division support, etc., will be discussed. Software exposure will include selected features of the Windows operating system and selected applications software packages.
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MIS 240 - Introduction to Programming Concepts Credits: 3
Introduces the process of application programming through exploration of programming syntax, object creation, and logic structures. Characteristics of object vs. non-object orientation also discussed. Additional topics include arrays, file processing, data base interfacing, graphics, object linking and embedding, dynamic link libraries, screen design, and front-end application development through languages such as Visual Basic.
Prerequisite(s): MIS 142
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MIS 242 - Design and Development of User Information Systems Credits: 3
Emphasizes the theory and concepts of end-user computing. Topics include study of formal and informal information systems; evolution of end-user computer systems; role and impact of end-user computing on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. Concepts and techniques of modeling and decision support systems will be incorporated in development and implementation of end-user applications using Internet development tools.
Prerequisite(s): MIS 142 or permission of department chair.
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MIS 300 - Information Technology and Business Operations Credits: 3
Designed to address the challenging role of information technology and management information systems in today’s global organizations. Deals with planning and developing databases, data privacy/security, and business analytics.
Category: Natural World & Technology - T
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MIS 340 - Business Programming Credits: 3
Introduces the fundamental principles of structured computer programming techniques using the C++ programming language. Topics include basic C++ syntax, conditional statements, loops, arrays, functions, and file I/O. Students create programs for a wide range of business scenarios, debug the programs, and test the results for correctness.
Prerequisite(s): MIS 142 or permission of department chair.
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MIS 344 - Business Systems Analysis and Design Credits: 3
Provides an in-depth study of the tools and techniques of systems analysis, including feasibility, preliminary and detail systems investigations. Provides the framework necessary for design, development, and implementation of a business information system. Must be upper division standing to enroll.
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MIS 355 - Database Applications Credits: 3
Designed to provide the fundamentals of a database environment and addresses data and information management issues. Students develop understanding of the various roles within the data administration function of an organization. Covers the fundamental design of relational database management systems and applications.
Prerequisite(s): MIS 240
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MIS 393 - Selected Topics in Business Information Systems Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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MIS 399 - Introduction to Corporate Cybersecurity Credits: 3
The primary goal of this course is to provide students with a broad view of cybersecurity and information assurance. Managerial, technical, and practical aspects of information system security are integral to the course. Students will develop an understanding of how cybersecurity fits into their personal lives, business enterprises, and society. Real-world scenarios and hands-on activities are used extensively to explore tools and techniques used in cyberattacks and for defending systems against attacks. Topics covered include cybersecurity fundamentals, an overview of threat, attack and adversary models, social engineering, essentials of cryptography, traditional computing security models, malicious software, legal, privacy and ethical issues, computer forensics, wireless security, and mobile device security. Must be upper division status and have strong technology background to enroll.
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MIS 420 - Telecommunication and Distributed Systems Credits: 3
Designed to introduce the principles of data communications that form the core of telecommunications and distributed systems. Topics include networking hardware/software, digital data transmission, network architectures, protocols, design, configuration and security. Hands-on exercises cover administrative and security utilities using various networking operating systems.
Prerequisite(s): MIS 240 or MIS 340 with a grade of C or permission of instructor
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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MIS 442 - Electronic Commerce Application Development Credits: 3
Covers the Internet and electronic commerce concepts related to three specific areas: business operations and management, technology utilization, and data-driven applications development. Class lectures and hands-on application development will be applied to the examination of business and technical issues involved in designing, implementing, and managing business operations and commerce via the internet technologies.
Prerequisite(s): MIS 240 or MIS 340 with a B or better or permission of instructor
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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