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Mathematics |
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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.
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.
Prerequisite(s): (MAT 212 and (CSC 180 or CSC 110 ) )
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 320
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 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 493 - 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 not 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.
Prerequisite(s): Requires junior standing or permission of department.
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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.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 305 with minimum grade of D or permission of department.
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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 .
Prerequisite(s): Requires upper division standing or permission of department.
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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 348 - Compensation Administration Credits: 3
Emphasizes an in-depth analysis of the equity issues as they relate to human resource compensation and organizational effectiveness. Topical coverage includes internal equity, external equity, individual equity, legal framework, and cost.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 340 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.
Prerequisite(s): Requires junior standing or permission of department.
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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.
Prerequisite(s): Requires senior standing or permission of department.
Graduate Credit: This course is not 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 305 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.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 305 and FIN 311 and SCM 330 and MGT 305 and senior standing
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.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 305 and FIN 311 and SCM 330 and MGT 305 and MGT 497 (may be taken concurrently) and senior standing
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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Military Science |
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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 departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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MIL 399 - Seminar in Military Leadership Topics Credits: 3
Emphasizes leadership and managerial skills as they apply to the military contemporary operating environment.Develops decision making skills in military environment. Students will meet with department head. Students will develop a topic to present and complete a comprehensive information paper on their chosen topic.Expect to write at least three analytic papers and one term paper.
Prerequisite(s): Must gain Department Head of Military Science Department approval and have completed the MSIV curriculum).
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Management Information Systems |
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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 business organizations. Deals with different types of information systems, planning and developing databases, and other organizational issues dealing with information technology.
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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.
Prerequisite(s): Requires upper division standing.
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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.
Prerequisite(s): Upper division status, strong technology background.
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MIS 420 - Telecommunications and Distributed Processing Credits: 3
Examines technology, organization, and operations of telecommunications and distributed data processing systems. Topics discussed include hardware/software facilities, transmission systems, system design considerations, and network configurations. Hands-on exercises and case studies used to illustrate the application of telecommunication and distributed processing technology.
Prerequisite(s): MIS 344 or permission of instructor
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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MIS 442 - Electronic Commerce and Technology Integration Credits: 3
Covers the Internet and electronic commerce concepts related to three specific areas: business operations and management, technology utilization, and industry-specific applications such as finance and marketing. Class lectures and hands-on application development applied to the examination of business and technical issues involved in designing, implementing, and managing business operations and commerce via electronic means, including the Internet.
Prerequisite(s): MIS 355 and upper division standing.
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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MIS 446 - Applied Project Management Credits: 3
This senior capstone course provides an in-depth coverage of the analysis, design, and development of projects within the various environments including business. Cooperative project teams will propose, design and build solutions for selected academic or business applications. Coverage includes: analysis of current project requirements, management of project activities; design of proposed solution; activity scheduling; establishment of practical quality controls; publication of project documentation; project delivery and closure. Project management concepts, earned value management, and brainstorming techniques will be covered with related software introduced.
Prerequisite(s): Requires senior standing.
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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MIS 490 - Selected Topics in Business Information Systems 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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Marketing |
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MKT 305 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3
Introduction to language and issues of marketing with emphasis on learning to develop responsive marketing strategies to meet consumer needs. Topics include market segmentation, product development, promotion, distribution, and pricing. Introduction to such topics as the external environment, marketing research, international marketing, ethics, and careers in marketing may be included.
Prerequisite(s): Business majors prerequisite: Upper division standing. Non-Buiness Majors: ECO 102 or ECO 113 or HON 166 and junior standing.
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MKT 306 - Buyer Behavior Credits: 3
Presents comprehensive, systematic and conceptual framework for understanding buyer behavior. Models from behavior sciences are studied. Topics such as demographics, lifestyle, information processing, and individual and group decision-making are also studied.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 305 or departmental permission
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MKT 310 - Personal Selling Credits: 3
The course is an introduction to the concepts and best practices of personal selling. The personal selling process and its applications, understanding, and communicating with customers, and achieving success in personal selling are emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 305 or departmental permission
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MKT 315 - Sales Management Credits: 3
Emphasis on all aspects of managing a sales force. Topical coverage includes the sales process, recruiting, selection, compensation, training, and evaluation of salespeople. Other topics may include sales forecasting, sales quotes, number of sales territories needed, routing, and analysis of sales volume. Students exposed to sales careers they can pursue.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 305 or departmental permission
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MKT 325 - Advertising and Promotional Strategy Credits: 3
Studies the increasing importance of this marketing communication activity in contemporary society. Students consider persuasive communications efforts beyond advertising and become involved in real-life projects to experience and understand the relationship between theory and practice.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 305 or departmental permission
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MKT 335 - E-Marketing Credits: 3
Examines use of electronic data and applications for planning and executing the conception, distribution, promotion and pricing of ideas, goods, and services to create exchanges that satisfy individual and organizational objectives. Covered are e-business models, e-commerce, business intelligence, customer relationship management, supply chain management, enterprise resource planning, on-line issues, and Internet marketing strategies.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 305 or departmental permission
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MKT 340 - Tourism and Events Planning Credits: 3
The course will provide an introduction to marketing tourism and events planning. Students will investigate basic elements of good marketing in the tourism industry through reading, discussions, and hands-on experience. Students will study and practice the basics of events planning.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 305 or departmental permission
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MKT 342 - Business-to-Business Marketing and Analysis Credits: 3
Focuses on marketing products and services to other businesses. Examines organizational buying, market planning and analysis, and business marketing mix/strategy development. Emphasizes differences between consumer and business marketing management. Role of salespersons as consultants to business customers such as manufacturing firms, transportation companies, banks, retailers, and management advisory service firms is covered. Explores electronic business applications in customer relationship management.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 305 or departmental permission
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MKT 352 - Principles of Retailing Credits: 3
In-depth analysis of store operation and management, merchandising techniques, methods for promotion, advertising and selling, pricing methods, and ways of controlling inventories. Examines current trends in retailing.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 305 or departmental permission
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MKT 360 - International Marketing Credits: 3
The socio-political-legal-economic environment of international marketing operations, which may include cross-cultural consumer behavior, international marketing research, forms of regional market agreements, international product, pricing, distribution and promotion policies, multinational corporations, and world trade patterns.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 305 or departmental permission
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MKT 365 - Relationship Marketing Credits: 3
An introduction to the theoretical and applied perspectives of relationship marketing. Focuses on the driving forces that cultivate relationships between customer and company. Relationship marketing topics include (but are not limited to) brand and supplier loyalty/commitment, relationship-based buying, psychological relationship theory (with emphasis on applying such theory to marketing practices), and applications of customer relationship management (CRM).
Prerequisite(s): MKT 305 or departmental permission
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MKT 370 - Services Marketing Credits: 3
Examines marketing theory and methods applied to profit and nonprofit service industries such as health care, finance, transportation, retailing, tourism, sports, arts and consulting. Conceptual understanding of services and the analytical tools used in solving services marketing problems are discussed.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 305 or departmental permission
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MKT 380 - Sports Marketing Credits: 3
Analysis of sports, especially as marketing tools affect the performance, participants, spectators and society in general. Internal and external factors analyzed as they affect marketing and management actions.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 305 or departmental permission
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MKT 390 - Selected Topics in Marketing Credits: 1-3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Prerequisite(s): Requires senior standing.
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MKT 391 - Selected Topics in Marketing Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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MKT 393 - Selected Topics in Marketing Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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MKT 399 - Independent Study in Marketing 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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MKT 430 - Marketing Research Credits: 3
In-depth study of the tools of marketing research, including methodology and techniques used in measuring characteristics of markets for products and services. Topics include the research process, data collection, sampling, data analysis, and presentation of results. Contains hands-on development of capabilities to study characteristics of the marketplace.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 305 and MKT 306 and SCM 200 or departmental permission
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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MKT 490 - Selected Topics in Marketing Credits: 1-3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Prerequisite(s): Requires senior standing.
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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MKT 493 - Selected Topics in Marketing 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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MKT 495 - Marketing Analysis and Strategy Development Credits: 3
Capstone synthesis course for marketing majors. Requires students to apply information and skills learned in business core and marketing courses to case situations and research projects. Critical thinking, use of marketing research, and strategic decision making are stressed. Emphasizes the use of written and oral communication skills as part of the marketing core requirements.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 305 and MKT 306 and MKT 430 or departmental permission
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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Mechanical Engineering |
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MECH 200 - Statics Credits: 3
Statics is the analysis of forces acting on physical systems that remain at rest. Students will extend their knowledge of classical mechanics and calculus to two and three dimensional systems of particles and rigid bodies. The goal of this course is to study mechanical systems that must hold their shape or position under some sort of load, such as frames, structures, beams, trusses, and cables.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 212 with minimum grade of C or PHY 206 with minimum grade of C
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MECH 210 - Dynamics Credits: 4
Dynamics is the study of systems in motion. Topics include study velocity and acceleration in three dimensions, introduction to frames of reference rotation matrices, angular momentum, impact, and work-energy analysis.
Prerequisite(s): MECH 200 with minimum grade of C
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MECH 220 - Fluids Credits: 4
Fluid Mechanics is the study of the flow of fluids. This course extends the topics of statics and dynamics to fluids. Topics include dimensional analysis, density, viscosity, surface tension, control volume analysis, differential fluid flow, laminar and turbulent flow, and a study of flow in pipes.
Prerequisite(s): MECH 210 with minimum grade of C and MAT 322 with minimum grade of C
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MECH 300 - Engineering Materials Credits: 4
This course examines how materials perform under different types of mechanical loads. This includes deformation, yielding, fracture, fatigue, and wear. The course also analyzes how materials change with heat, age, and repeated loading. Students will learn about possible failure modes and develop maximum safety specifications. Students will learn about the basic materials science that influences materials the properties of materials. Students will also learn how to engineer different materials to meet design specifications.
Prerequisite(s): MECH 200 with minimum grade of C
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MECH 310 - Manufacturing Processes Credits: 4
Introduces the fundamental processes for manufacturing parts. This includes forming, forging, cutting, welding, joining, gluing, casting of materials including metals, plastics, and other materials. Other topics include rapid prototyping methods, including CNC machines, 3D printing technologies, and composite materials.
Prerequisite(s): MECH 300 with minimum grade of C
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MECH 400 - Design Methods Credits: 4
This course is designed to provide a mechanical design experience, moving from general product ideas to completed product. The course is structured around a series of design experiences, moving from user descriptions through design documents, actual design and simulation, user-acceptance, production plans, and final delivery. Students will learn about the different phases of the design process, how to select materials for a project, differences between developing a prototype versus preparing for efficient mass-production, how test and verify the component complies with its design specifications.
Prerequisite(s): MECH 300 with minimum grade of C and MAT 322 with minimum grade of C
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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MECH 410 - Mechanics of Thermodynamics Credits: 4
This course is a study of the relationship between machines and thermodynamics. The course reviews the basic thermodynamic concepts and provides an emphasis on the relationships between work, energy, and efficiency. Students will model various mechanical devices and develop heat transfer models. Students will study nozzles, diffusers, throttles, engines, heat exchangers, pistons, refrigeration, compressors, and chemical thermodynamics.
Prerequisite(s): MECH 300 with minimum grade of C and MAT 322 with minimum grade of C
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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MUS 101 - Brass Ensemble Credits: 1
Select group of brass instrumentalists who perform in concert and on tour.
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MUS 103 - Marching Band Credits: 1
Group of musicians, silks and majorettes who perform at all home football games, several away games, parades, and exhibitions.
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MUS 104 - Concert Band Credits: 1
Select group of wind and percussion instrumentalists who perform several concerts on campus and throughout the mid-Atlantic region.
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MUS 105 - Concert Choir Credits: 1
Mixed vocal ensemble of 80-90 voices who perform a variety of literature from the different periods of music history. Activities include on-campus concerts and an annual tour.
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MUS 107 - Women’s Chorale Credits: 1
Women’s chamber choir who perform a variety of treble-voice literature from the different periods of music history. Activities include on-campus concerts and an annual tour.
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MUS 109 - String Ensemble Credits: 1
String Ensemble is primarily made up of students who play instruments of the bowed string family: violin, viola, cello, and bass. Students who play instruments other than bowed strings and who are able to collaborate with string instruments, particularly pianists, are also welcome to participate in the string ensemble. The course is intended to be both instructional and recreational. Students will develop technique while learning music together in preparation for performances. Repertoire will range from chamber orchestra pieces for the entire ensemble to chamber music, such as duets, trios, and quartets. Styles of music learned may range from standard classical repertoire to contemporary popular genres.
Prerequisite(s): Strings Class or permission of instructor.
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MUS 110 - Fundamental Music Skills Credits: 3
Develops both knowledge and performance skills in music. Presents the rudiments of music including notation, scales and tonality, intervals and chords, rhythm and meter and phrases. Participants sight-sing, sing in harmony, perform simple piano accompaniments, learn to play a melody instrument, and read rhythm patterns. Regular performance proficiencies required. Content particularly geared to needs of aspiring elementary teachers.
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MUS 113 - Jazz Ensemble Credits: 1
Group provides performing opportunities for students interested in jazz literature from the big band era to present. Several concerts on campus and in the mid-Atlantic region are performed each year.
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MUS 117 - Madrigal Singers Credits: 1
Select vocal ensemble comprised of mixed voices. Ensemble performs music of the renaissance as well as works for chamber choir from various periods. They perform a holiday Madrigal dinner, two campus concerts, and an annual spring tour.
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MUS 121 - Introduction to Music Credits: 3
Assists the non-music major in developing an aesthetic sensitivity toward music. Objectives are to assist the student in becoming perceptively aware of the components of music and musical form; and to acquaint the student with great musical literature that makes up the nucleus of our Western heritage. Listening to music and developing listening skills emphasized. May have a concert attendance requirement.
Category: Cat B - Humanities
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MUS 129 - American Popular Music Credits: 3
This course is a survey of American Popular Music of the 20th century and the early 21st century. A particular emphasis will be placed on following the threads from styles such as blues, country, jazz, and rock and roll as they grow and develop through the 20th century and are affected by the growth of sound technology and ever more sophisticated forms of mass communication.
Category: Cat B - Humanities
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MUS 132 - University-Community Orchestra Credits: 1
Group introduces members to significant masterworks of the western orchestral literature. The ensemble offers two or three concerts per year.
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MUS 140 - Class Piano, Level I Credits: 3
Group instruction and guided practice at the piano for students who have not studied piano, or who have studied less than one year. Students develop beginning skills in reading, technique, accompanying, and applying theoretical principles to the piano (harmonization, transposition, improvisation), and perform solo and ensemble works.
Prerequisite(s): Requires permission of instructor.
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MUS 150 - Basic Guitar Credits: 3
Involves study of fundamental techniques of guitar performance with a focus on reading music notation and fret board knowledge. Students learn chords and scales, as well as physical approaches to the instrument such as posture, left hand position, and use of the pick. Students will read music that is on an easy to intermediate level from folk, classical, and popular styles of music and will also be introduced to techniques of improvisation that will help improve technique and creativity. Students will be divided into small groups for focused instruction and performance projects. Prospective students need to show ability to progress based on either a prior experience playing guitar or music reading skills apart from the guitar and should own an acoustic (steel or nylon string) guitar.
Prerequisite(s): Requires permission of instructor.
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