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2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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(ME) Mechanical Engineering (650)

  
  • ME 495 - Selected Topics in Mechanical Engineering

    1-4 Credit Hours
    Problems and topics related to developments and practice in mechanical engineering.

    Repeatability: Not repeatable for credit. May be taken once for 1-4 hours.
    Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

(MEDU) Mathematics Education (642)

  
  • MEDU 432 - Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science

    3 Credit Hours
    Study of learning theory and how knowing and learning occur in mathematics and the sciences, including content and evolution of scientific and mathematical knowledge; current instructional practices including modeling effective direct teaching, problem solving strategies, questioning strategies and inquiry-based learning.

    (Same as Science Education 432.)
    Satisfies General Education Requirement: (WC)
    (RE) Corequisite(s): Interdisciplinary Programs 110 and 120.
  
  • MEDU 433 - Classroom Interactions in Mathematics and Science

    3 Credit Hours
    Examination of the interplay between teachers, students, and content, and how such interactions enable students to develop conceptual understanding of mathematics and science; study of connections between content and pedagogy for effective teaching of science and mathematics.

    (Same as Science Education 433.)
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): Interdisciplinary Programs 110 and 120; Mathematics Education 432 or Science Education 432.
    Comment(s): Cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher required.
  
  • MEDU 434 - Project Based Instruction

    3 Credit Hours
    Capstone course in VolsTeach program; integration of content in mathematics and science learning, infusion of technology in representation, analysis, modeling, assessment and contextualization of content, field-based experiences, and equity.

    (Same as Science Education 434.)
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): Interdisciplinary Programs 110 and 120; Mathematics Education 432 or Science Education 432; Mathematics Education 433 or Science Education 433.
    Registration Restriction(s): Admission to teacher education.
  
  • MEDU 435 - Apprentice Teaching in Mathematics and Science

    6 Credit Hours
    Intensive teaching and teaching-related experiences in secondary mathematics or science classrooms in public schools.

    (Same as Science Education 435.)
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): Interdisciplinary Programs 110 and 120; Mathematics Education 432 or Science Education 432; Mathematics Education 433 or Science Education 433; Mathematics Education 434 or Science Education 434.
    Registration Restriction(s): Admission to teacher education.
  
  • MEDU 445 - Teaching Algebra in the Middle Grades

    3 Credit Hours
    Examines the algebraic content and teaching strategies associated with the teaching of algebra in the middle grades; the study of how adolescents learn algebra, various representations for algebraic concepts, and strategies to support the development of mathematical habits of mind that are essential for success in more advanced mathematics courses.

    Registration Restriction(s): Admission to teacher education or consent of instructor.
  
  • MEDU 446 - Teaching Geometry in the Middle Grades

    3 Credit Hours
    Examines the geometric content and teaching strategies associated with the teaching of geometry in the middle grades; the study of how adolescents learn geometry, geometric transformations, informal proof and reasoning, and strategies to support the development of mathematical habits of mind that are essential for success in more advanced mathematics courses.

    Registration Restriction(s): Admission to teacher education or consent of instructor.
  
  • MEDU 485 - Teaching Mathematics in the Secondary School

    3 Credit Hours
    Preparation of teaching plans, evaluation, and materials for teaching mathematics. Teaching simulation and directed observation in schools.

    Registration Restriction(s): Admission to teacher education or consent of instructor.

(MFLL) Modern Foreign Languages and Literatures (686)

  
  • MFLL 199 - Language and World Business

    2 Credit Hours
    Examines the importance of foreign trade at the local, state, and national levels. Interdisciplinary faculty from the Colleges of Business Administration and Arts and Sciences provide an overview of the value of language study and international cultural awareness in the program in world business. See Director for further information.

  
  • MFLL 200 - Topics in International Literatures and Cultures

    3 Credit Hours
    Introduction to the study of non-Anglophone literatures and cultures. Topics vary by semester.

    Satisfies General Education Requirement: (CC)
  
  • MFLL 300 - Global Texts and Cultures

    3 Credit Hours
    Comprehensive overview of non-Anglophone literatures and cultures with a particular emphasis on investigating similarities and differences among a wide range of written, visual, and aural works in a variety of contexts. Topics vary by semester. Writing-emphasis course.

  
  • MFLL 482 - Special Topics in Global Cinema

    3 Credit Hours
    Content varies. Focus from global perspectives on directors, stars, film genres, national and regional cinema movements or other topics. Taught in English. Writing-emphasis course.

    (Same as Cinema Studies 482; Global Studies 482.)
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
  
  • MFLL 495 - Proficiency Exam

    0 Credit Hours
    Exam required to show proficiency in the language of choice.

    Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 3 times.

(MGT) Management (625)

  
  • MGT 201 - Introduction to Business Management

    3 Credit Hours
    Introduction to basic concepts of business, career options in business, and fundamentals of management, leadership, and organizational design.

    (RE) Corequisite(s): Accounting 200.
  
  • MGT 207 - Honors: Introduction to Business Management

    3 Credit Hours
    This course introduces students to basic concepts of business, career options in business, and fundamentals of management, leadership, and organizational design. It is delivered through a combination of online learning, lectures and experiential assignments.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): Accounting 207 and Economics 207.
    (RE) Corequisite(s): Statistics 207.
    Registration Restriction(s): Admission to the Haslam College of Business’s Global Leadership Scholars Program.
  
  • MGT 300 - Organizational Management

    3 Credit Hours
    Advanced topics in management and organizations, which includes theory and practice related to negotiations, innovation and change, individual and group decision making, and human resource management.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): Management 201.
    Comment(s): Not for majors in the Haslam College of Business.
    Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level ― junior.
  
  • MGT 311 - Ethics, Corruption, and Crime in Business

    3 Credit Hours
    Examines the causes and effects of unethical, corrupt, and criminal behavior in organizations. Topics include accounting and financial fraud, insider trading, securities fraud, environmental and occupational health crimes, theft and embezzlement, bribery, unsafe and counterfeit products, consumer scams, health care fraud and abuse, crimes by public officials, fiduciary frauds, frauds by “trusted” institutions (religious organizations, educational institutions, and the media), and cybercrimes. Major ethical perspectives are integrated throughout the course.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 201.
    Registration Restriction(s): Majors in the Haslam College of Business.
  
  • MGT 331 - Leadership Skills

    3 Credit Hours
    Focuses on developing leadership skills. Provides students with self-assessment, developmental exercises, and case studies to prepare them for leadership roles.

    Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both Management 331 and Engineering Fundamentals 337.
    (RE) Corequisite(s): Business Administration 331 or 337 or 341.
    Registration Restriction(s): Majors in the Haslam College of Business or Honors Engineering Leadership Minor.
  
  • MGT 336 - Foundations of Organizational Behavior

    3 Credit Hours
    Behavioral processes in organizations ― perception, motivation, power and influence, leadership. Behavioral consequences ― group behavior, teamwork, politics, conflict, culture, change, and development.

    (RE) Corequisite(s): Business Administration 353 or 357.
    Registration Restriction(s): Majors in the Haslam College of Business.
  
  • MGT 402 - International Business Strategy

    3 Credit Hours
    Capstone course which develops students’ understanding of strategic leadership, planning, and decision-making in today’s global environment. Students are required to think like senior executives and are encouraged to begin the transition process from learning to application. The course integrates all functional areas to formulate and implement effective strategies. Case method used to emphasize critical thinking, challenging dialogue, and presentation skill enhancement. The course also requires effective writing.

    Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for Management 401 and 402.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): Business Administration 353 and Business Law 301.
    Registration Restriction(s): Majors in the Haslam College of Business.
  
  • MGT 407 - Honors: International Business Strategy

    3 Credit Hours
    Capstone course which develops students’ understanding of strategic leadership, planning, and decision-making in today’s global environment. Students are required to think like senior executives and are encouraged to begin the transition process from learning to application. The course integrates all functional areas to formulate and implement effective strategies. Case method used to emphasize critical thinking, challenging dialogue, and presentation skill enhancement. The course also requires effective writing.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): Business Administration 357 and Business Law 301.
    Registration Restriction(s): Admission to the Haslam College of Business’s Global Leadership Scholars Program.
  
  • MGT 430 - Negotiation Skills

    3 Credit Hours
    Study of a framework for effective negotiation. Practice in specific individual and group negotiation processes and techniques.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 331 with grade of C or better.
    Registration Restriction(s): Majors in the Haslam College of Business.
  
  • MGT 435 - Solving Complex Organizational Problems

    3 Credit Hours
    Study of frameworks for making effective decisions with linkage to examples of successful and unsuccessful strategic decision making processes. Emphasis on developing decision making skills related to strategic issues facing a firm.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 331 with grade of C or better and Business Administration 353 or 357.
    Registration Restriction(s): Majors in the Haslam College of Business.
  
  • MGT 440 - Organizational Psychology

    3 Credit Hours
    (See Psychology 440.)
  
  • MGT 472 - Managing People in the Global Environment

    3 Credit Hours
    Critical knowledge and skills for understanding and managing people in dynamic global environments, examined from an organizational and interpersonal perspective. Topics include cultural differences in global business; communications, negotiations, and leadership in multi-cultural environments; and international human resource management.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): Management 201 or 207.
    Registration Restriction(s): Students must be admitted to an international business collateral or dual concentration in the Haslam College of Business or a language and world business concentration in the College of Arts and Sciences.
  
  • MGT 492 - Internship and Career Development

    1-6 Credit Hours
    Integrates classroom knowledge with skill based competencies in the management field through classroom instruction, interaction with outside speakers, attendance at professional meetings and an internship.

    Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
    Repeatability: May be repeated once for a maximum of 6 combined hours.
    Comment(s): Management majors only.
    Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
  
  • MGT 493 - Independent Study

    3 Credit Hours
    Readings, research, and special projects.

    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
    Comment(s): Management majors only.
    Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
  
  • MGT 499 - Special Topics in Management

    3 Credit Hours
    Topics of current interest in management.

    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with consent of department. Maximum 6 hours.

(MICR) Microbiology (684)

  
  • MICR 208 - Honors: Global Medicine and Emerging Infectious Diseases

    3 Credit Hours
    Honors survey of the biology, microbiology, geography, economics, and politics of international health with an emphasis on emerging infectious diseases.

    Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both 208 and 209.
    Comment(s): Same as 209 but designed for high-achieving students.
  
  • MICR 210 - Allied Health Microbiology

    3 Credit Hours
    General properties of bacteria and viruses, including physiology, metabolism, genetics, applied bacteriology, pathogenesis, and immunity. This course is not intended for biological sciences majors.

    Satisfies General Education Requirement: (NS)
    Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours lecture and one 3-hour lab.
    Credit Restriction: May not be applied toward the Biological Sciences major.
  
  • MICR 321 - Advanced Microbiology

    3 Credit Hours
    Discussion of selected themes in microbiology with a focus on the recent primary literature.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): Biology 220.
    (RE) Corequisite(s): Biology 240.
  
  • MICR 329 - Advanced Microbiology Laboratory

    2 Credit Hours
    Laboratory exercises designed to introduce the student to molecular microbiology techniques.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): Biology 229.
  
  • MICR 330 - Immunology

    3 Credit Hours
    Principles of inflammation and immunity, immunoglobulin structure, and theories of formation and diversity. Complement, hypersensitivities, cell cooperation and recognitions in immune mechanisms; and soluble factors.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): Biology 160.
  
  • MICR 333 - Astrobiology

    3 Credit Hours
    Intended for any major, an exploration of fundamental concepts in astrobiology. Themes discussed include the origin and history of life on Earth, solar system exploration and life in extreme environments.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): One eight-credit sequence chosen from Astronomy 151-153 and 152-154; Astronomy 217-218; Biology 101-102; Biology 111-112; Biology 150-160-159; Biology 158-168-167; Chemistry 100-110; Chemistry 120-130; Chemistry 128-138; Geography 131-132; Geography 137-132; or two courses chosen from Geology 101, 102, 103, 104, 107, 108; or Physics 135-136, 137-138, or 221-222.
  
  • MICR 400 - Laboratory Problems in Microbiology

    2-4 Credit Hours
    Research projects under the direction of a faculty member.

    Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
    Credit Restriction: May not be applied toward the major.
    Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
  
  • MICR 401 - Undergraduate Research in Microbiology

    3 Credit Hours
    Research experience in laboratory of faculty member.

    Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level ― junior.
    Registration Permission: Consent of instructor and department head.
  
  • MICR 402 - Advanced Undergraduate Research in Microbiology

    4 Credit Hours
    Supervised research. May be taken to satisfy honors thesis.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 401.
    Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level ― junior.
    Registration Permission: Consent of instructor and department head.
  
  • MICR 410 - Microbial Physiology

    3 Credit Hours
    Examination of concepts in microbial physiology and the structure and function of microbial cells.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): Biology 220.
    (RE) Corequisite(s): Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology 401.
  
  • MICR 411 - Microbial Genetics

    3 Credit Hours
    Mechanisms of gene transfer, gene regulation, and genetic analysis in bacteria and single-celled fungi (yeasts).

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): Biology 240.
  
  • MICR 420 - Microbial Pathogenesis

    3 Credit Hours
    A broad study of host-pathogen relationships including the biochemical, cellular, genetic, genomic and evolutionary factors which play a role in the pathogenesis of bacterial and eukaryotic microorganisms.

    (DE) Prerequisite(s): Biology 220.
  
  • MICR 421 - Food Microbiology

    3 Credit Hours
    (See Food Science and Technology 421.)
  
  • MICR 429 - Medical Microbiology Laboratory

    2 Credit Hours
    Laboratory exercises in medically important areas of microbiology including microorganisms, pathogenesis, and immunology.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): Biology 229.
    (RE) Corequisite(s): 420.
  
  • MICR 431 - Advanced Immunology

    3 Credit Hours
    Evaluation of current immunological research and methods used to examine the evolution of the innate and adaptive immune responses, the role of microbial communities in host health, as well as the development of vaccines, cancer therapeutics, and allergy/autoimmunity treatments.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 330.
  
  • MICR 440 - Virology

    3 Credit Hours
    Pathogenesis and molecular biology of viruses.

    (DE) Corequisite(s): Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology 401.
  
  • MICR 459 - Introduction to Oceanography

    3 Credit Hours
    (See Geology 459.)
  
  • MICR 470 - Microbial Ecology

    3 Credit Hours
    Physiological diversity and taxonomy of microorganisms from natural environments. Emphasis on the functional role of microorganisms in natural and simulated ecosystems.

    (DE) Prerequisite(s): Biology 220.
  
  • MICR 480 - Genomics and Bioinformatics

    3 Credit Hours
    Fundamentals of a new scientific discipline based on sequencing genomes (entire DNA) of individual organisms. Goals, principles, and types of genome analysis are covered in a traditional lecture course. Computational tools for genome analysis (bioinformatics) are presented in both lecture and hands-on (computer laboratory) settings.

    Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both 480 and 540.
    (DE) Prerequisite(s): Biology 240.
  
  • MICR 491 - Foreign Study

    1-9 Credit Hours
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
  
  • MICR 492 - Off-Campus Study

    1-9 Credit Hours
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
  
  • MICR 493 - Independent Study

    1-9 Credit Hours
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
  
  • MICR 495 - Senior Seminar: Perspectives in Microbiology

    3 Credit Hours
    Development of professional skills (oral presentation, critical analysis and writing) with consideration of microbiological problems of current and historical interest. The historical background, impact on society, future directions of the science of microbiology are discussed. Emphasis on oral presentations and written reports and the development of constructive critical technique.

    Satisfies General Education Requirement: (OC)
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): Biology 220.
    Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level ― senior.

(MLS) Medical Laboratory Science

  
  • MLS 101 - Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science

    2 Credit Hours
    Introduction to the profession for those investigating a career in medical laboratory science. Emphasis on the scientific aspects and clinical significance of laboratory procedures, laboratory safety, professionalism, and career opportunities.

  
  • MLS 410 - Microbiology I

    4 Credit Hours
    Laboratory work in bacteriology, mycology, and parasitology. Emphasis on pathogenic bacteria and fungi, their sources, methods of culture, techniques of identification, and evaluation of antibiotic sensitivity. Gross and qualitative chemical examination of feces and methods of identification of protozoa and helminth parasites of man.

    Registration Restriction(s): Medical laboratory science major.
  
  • MLS 411 - Microbiology II

    4 Credit Hours
    Laboratory work in bacteriology, mycology, and parasitology. Emphasis on pathogenic bacteria and fungi, their sources, methods of culture, techniques of identification, and evaluation of antibiotic sensitivity. Gross and qualitative chemical examination of feces and methods of identification of protozoa and helminth parasites of man.

    Registration Restriction(s): Medical laboratory science major.
  
  • MLS 420 - Clinical Chemistry I

    5 Credit Hours
    Clinical aspects of biochemistry, including overview of principles and instrumentation with emphasis on practical laboratory application of analytical procedures, specimen collection and handling, significance of results, and quality assurance. Includes analysis of blood and other body fluids for blood gas content, electrolytes, enzymes, hormones, therapeutic drugs, toxicology, and other constituents of clinical interest, utilizing both automated and manual techniques.

    Registration Restriction(s): Medical laboratory science major.
  
  • MLS 421 - Clinical Chemistry II

    5 Credit Hours
    Clinical aspects of biochemistry, including overview of principles and instrumentation with emphasis on practical laboratory application of analytical procedures, specimen collection and handling, significance of results, and quality assurance. Includes analysis of blood and other body fluids for blood gas content, electrolytes, enzymes, hormones, therapeutic drugs, toxicology, and other constituents of clinical interest, utilizing both automated and manual techniques.

    Registration Restriction(s): Medical laboratory science major.
  
  • MLS 430 - Hematology and Clinical Microscopy I

    4 Credit Hours
    Principles, theories, and instrumentation related to qualitative and quantitative evaluation of cellular elements of blood and other body fluids; factors of hemostasis, quantitative chemical analysis of urine, and renal function studies. Emphasis on microscopic identification of cells and the significance and correlation of laboratory data.

    Registration Restriction(s): Medical laboratory science major.
  
  • MLS 431 - Hematology and Clinical Microscopy II

    4 Credit Hours
    Principles, theories, and instrumentation related to qualitative and quantitative evaluation of cellular elements of blood and other body fluids; factors of hemostasis, quantitative chemical analysis of urine, and renal function studies. Emphasis on microscopic identification of cells and the significance and correlation of laboratory data.

    Registration Restriction(s): Medical laboratory science major.
  
  • MLS 440 - Immunohematology I

    3 Credit Hours
    Theory and practice in blood bank operation. Erythrocyte antigens and their normal and abnormal immunology. Standard technical practices used in evaluating blood typing, crossmatching, antibody detection, and preparation of blood components for transfusion. Safety control methods standard to efficient blood bank.

    Registration Restriction(s): Medical laboratory science major.
  
  • MLS 441 - Immunohematology II

    3 Credit Hours
    Theory and practice in blood bank operation. Erythrocyte antigens and their normal and abnormal immunology. Standard technical practices used in evaluating blood typing, crossmatching, antibody detection, and preparation of blood components for transfusion. Safety control methods standard to efficient blood bank.

    Registration Restriction(s): Medical laboratory science major.
  
  • MLS 450 - Clinical Serology and Immunology

    2 Credit Hours
    Performance and interpretation of broad range of clinical serological and immunological procedures with emphasis on principles and clinical correlation. Formal lecture series included.

    Registration Restriction(s): Medical laboratory science major.
  
  • MLS 470 - Orientation and Basic Techniques

    1 Credit Hours
    For facilitation of students from campus to hospital community and clinical laboratory. Introduction to medical terminology, ethics, and health team concept. Orientation to basic techniques including procedures for collection and handling of specimens, principles of operation of many laboratory instruments, review of laboratory math, and introduction to quality control procedures. Portions of course extend over entire clinical year.

    Registration Restriction(s): Medical laboratory science major.
  
  • MLS 480 - Principles of Supervision and Education in Medicine

    1 Credit Hours
    Seminars in basic principles of management, supervision, and education theories and methods. Comprehensive examination covers entire course.

    Registration Restriction(s): Medical laboratory science major.

(MLSL) Military Science and Leadership (689)

  
  • MLSL 101 - Leadership and Personal Development

    2 Credit Hours
    Introduces cadets to the personal challenges and competencies that are critical for effective leadership. Cadets learn how the personal development of life skills such as critical thinking, goal setting, time management, physical fitness, and stress management relate to leadership, officership, and the Army profession.

    Grading Restriction: Letter grade only.
  
  • MLSL 102 - Introduction to Tactical Leadership

    2 Credit Hours
    Overviews leadership fundamentals such as setting direction, problem-solving, listening, presenting briefs, providing feedback, and using effective writing skills. Cadets explore dimensions of leadership values, attributes, skills, and actions in the context of practical, hands-on, and interactive exercises.

    Grading Restriction: Letter grade only.
  
  • MLSL 103 - Army ROTC Fitness Program

    1 Credit Hours
    Develops individual muscular strength, muscular endurance, and cardio-respiratory endurance. Classes are divided into groups based on ability and exercises are geared toward personal improvement. Primary evaluation is the Army Physical Fitness Test which consists of pushups, sit-ups and a two-mile run.

    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 8 hours.
  
  • MLSL 200 - Leader’s Training Course

    4 Credit Hours
    A 28-day leadership practicum at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Familiarizes students with Army physical fitness, land navigation, rifle marksmanship, and military problem-solving/decision-making.

  
  • MLSL 201 - Innovative Team Leadership

    3 Credit Hours
    Explores the dimensions of creative and innovative tactical leadership strategies and styles by examining team dynamics and two historical leadership theories that form the basis of the Army leadership framework (trait and behavior theories). Cadets practice aspects of personal motivation and team building in the context of planning, executing, and assessing team exercises and participating in leadership labs.

    Grading Restriction: Letter grade only.
  
  • MLSL 202 - Foundations of Tactical Leadership

    3 Credit Hours
    Examines the challenges of leading tactical teams in the complex contemporary operating environment (COE). The course highlights dimensions of terrain analysis, patrolling, and operation orders. Further study of the theoretical basis of the Army leadership framework explores the dynamics of adaptive leadership in the context of military operations.

    Grading Restriction: Letter grade only.
  
  • MLSL 301 - Adaptive Tactical Leadership

    4 Credit Hours
    Challenges cadets to study, practice, and evaluate adaptive leadership skills as they are presented with challenging scenarios related to squad tactical operations. Cadets receive systematic and specific feedback on their leadership attributes and actions. Based on such feedback, as well as their own self-evaluations, cadets continue to develop their leadership and critical thinking abilities.

    Contact Hour Distribution: 3 hours and 1 lab.
    Grading Restriction: Letter grade only.
    (DE) Prerequisite(s): 101 and 102; 201, 202, or 200.
    Comment(s): 2.0 GPA.
  
  • MLSL 302 - Leadership in Changing Environments

    4 Credit Hours
    Increasingly intense situational leadership challenges to build cadet awareness and skills in leading tactical operations up to platoon level. Cadets review aspects of combat, stability, and support operations. They also conduct military briefings and develop proficiency in garrison operation orders.

    Grading Restriction: Letter grade only.
    (DE) Prerequisite(s): 301.
  
  • MLSL 303 - Leadership in Military History

    3 Credit Hours
    Introduces learners to the American military experience and the development of the profession of arms. The importance of historical study is highlighted by noting personal and military examples of changes made as a result of lessons learned from history. Accounts from the major wars and battles throughout U.S. history are described with a focus on how leadership decisions affected the success or failure of military operations.

    Satisfies General Education Requirement: (WC)
    Grading Restriction: Letter grade only.
  
  • MLSL 349 - United States Military History, 1754 to the Present

    3 Credit Hours
    (See History 349.)
  
  • MLSL 400 - National Advanced Leadership Camp

    4 Credit Hours
    A 31-day leadership practicum held at Fort Lewis, Washington. Students are evaluated in varied leadership positions, rifle marksmanship, land navigation, field leadership reaction course, and tactical small unit leadership.

    Grading Restriction: Letter grade only.
    (DE) Prerequisite(s): 301 and 302.
  
  • MLSL 401 - Developing Adaptive Leaders

    4 Credit Hours
    Develops cadet proficiency in planning, executing, and assessing complex operations, functioning as a member of a staff, and providing performance feedback to subordinates. Cadets assess risk, make ethical decisions, and lead fellow ROTC cadets. Lessons on military justice and personnel processes prepare cadets to make the transition to Army officers.

    Contact Hour Distribution: 3 hours and 1-hour lab.
    Grading Restriction: Letter grade only.
  
  • MLSL 402 - Leadership in a Complex World

    4 Credit Hours
    Explores the dynamics of leading in the complex situations of current military operations in the contemporary operating environment (COE). Cadets examine differences in customs and courtesies, military law, principles of war, and rules of engagement in the face of international terrorism. They also explore aspects of interacting with non-government organizations, civilians on the battlefield and host nation support.

    Contact Hour Distribution: 3 hours and 1-hour lab.
    Grading Restriction: Letter grade only.
    (DE) Prerequisite(s): 301 and 302 and 401.
  
  • MLSL 493 - Military Leadership Topics

    1 Credit Hours
    Topics on principles and styles of military leadership. Students conduct in-depth profile of a contemporary or historic military leader.

    Grading Restriction: Letter grade only.
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 4 hours.
    Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

(MRST) Medieval and Renaissance Studies

  
  • MRST 201 - Medieval Civilization I

    3 Credit Hours
    Introduction to basic themes in the medieval experience approached from interdisciplinary points of view and including philosophy and religion, art and architecture, language and literature, and social and political history. Writing-emphasis course.

    Satisfies General Education Requirement: (CC)
  
  • MRST 202 - Medieval Civilization II

    3 Credit Hours
    Introduction to basic themes in the medieval experience approached from interdisciplinary points of view and including philosophy and religion, art and architecture, language and literature, and social and political history. Writing-emphasis course.

    Satisfies General Education Requirement: (CC)
  
  • MRST 261 - Medieval Culture: Readings from the Early Middle Ages, 500-1000

    3 Credit Hours
    Critical analysis and interpretation of selected works from the early medieval period. Focuses on major types of literature produced during the period 500-1000 AD, e.g., cultural, religious, rhetorical, lyric, epic, biographical. Includes Augustine’s Confessions, Boethius’ Consolation, St. Gregory’s Life of St. Benedict, The Life of Charlemagne, etc. Writing-emphasis course.

  
  • MRST 262 - Medieval Culture: Readings from the Later Middle Ages, 1000-1500

    3 Credit Hours
    Critical analysis and interpretation of selected works from the later medieval period. Focuses on romantic, allegorical, and mystical writings from the high and later Middle Ages, e.g., the Song of the Nibelungen, the Romance of the Rose, St. Bernard’s Commentary on the Song of Songs, Peter Abelard’s History of My Calamities. Writing-emphasis course.

  
  • MRST 312 - Medieval History

    3 Credit Hours
    (See History 312.)
  
  • MRST 313 - Medieval History

    3 Credit Hours
    (See History 313.)
  
  • MRST 322 - Medieval Philosophy

    3 Credit Hours
    (See Philosophy 322.)
  
  • MRST 401 - Dante and Medieval Culture

    3 Credit Hours
    (See Italian 401.)
  
  • MRST 402 - Petrarch and Boccaccio

    3 Credit Hours
    (See Italian 402.)
  
  • MRST 403 - Seminar in Medieval and Renaissance Studies

    3 Credit Hours
    Interdisciplinary treatment of selected topics. Content varies. Writing-emphasis course.

    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
  
  • MRST 405 - Medieval Literature

    3 Credit Hours
    (See English 401.)
  
  • MRST 406 - Chaucer

    3 Credit Hours
    (See English 402.)
  
  • MRST 410 - Topics in Medieval/Early Modern French Literature

    3 Credit Hours
    (See French 410.)
  
  • MRST 432 - Medieval Art of the West, 800-1400

    3 Credit Hours
    (See Art History 431.)
  
  • MRST 442 - Northern European Painting, 1350-1600

    3 Credit Hours
    (See Art History 441.)
  
  • MRST 452 - The Art of Italy, 1250-1450

    3 Credit Hours
    (See Art History 451.)
  
  • MRST 475 - Ancient and Medieval Political Thought

    3 Credit Hours
    (See Political Science 475.)
  
  • MRST 491 - Foreign Study

    1-15 Credit Hours
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 15 hours.
  
  • MRST 492 - Off-Campus Study

    1-15 Credit Hours
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 15 hours.
  
  • MRST 493 - Independent Study

    1-15 Credit Hours
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 15 hours.

(MSE) Materials Science and Engineering (638)

  
  • MSE 101 - Advances in Materials Science and Engineering

    1 Credit Hours
    Review of modern advances in materials science and engineering. Exposes students to a variety of materials science and engineering case studies to demonstrate the societal impact of the materials science and engineering profession.

    Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
  
  • MSE 201 - Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering

    3 Credit Hours
    Correlation of atomic structure, crystal structure, and microstructure of solids with mechanical, physical, and chemical properties of engineering significance.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): Chemistry 120.
  
  • MSE 210 - Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory

    1 Credit Hours
    Laboratory assignments demonstrating introductory concepts in materials science and engineering; heat treating, mechanical testing, microscopy.

    (RE) Corequisite(s): 201.
 

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