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(MATH) Mathematics (641) |
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MATH 499 - Seminar in Mathematics 1-3 Credit Hours
Topics vary. Requires out-of-class projects and in-class presentations by students. Students must register for the number of credit hours announced for a particular seminar.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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(ME) Mechanical Engineering (650) |
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ME 202 - Engineering Mechanics 2 Credit Hours
Review of vector algebra. Statics of two-dimensional trusses and frames, including methods of joints and sections. Geometric properties of cross sections, including first and second moments and location of centroid. Inertial properties of rigid bodies, including moment of inertia and location of mass center.
(RE) Corequisite(s): Engineering Fundamentals 152 and Mathematics 142.
Registration Restriction(s): College of Engineering or biosystems engineering majors.
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ME 231 - Dynamics 3 Credit Hours
Kinematics of rigid bodies, center of mass, and kinetics of systems of particles. Mass moments of inertia. Kinetics of rigid bodies. Newton’s laws, work-energy, and impulse-momentum.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 202 and Engineering Fundamentals 152 or 158 with grades of C or better.
Registration Restriction(s): College of Engineering or biosystems engineering majors.
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ME 315 - Signals and Systems Analysis 3 Credit Hours
(See Biomedical Engineering 315.)
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ME 321 - Mechanics of Materials 3 Credit Hours
Concepts of stress and strain; stress-strain relations; applications including axially loaded members, torsion of circular shafts, and bending of beams.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 202 with a grade of C or better and Mathematics 142 or 148.
Registration Restriction(s): College of Engineering or biosystems engineering majors.
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ME 331 - Thermodynamics 3 Credit Hours
Energy and laws governing energy transformations. Thermodynamic properties and thermodynamic cycles. Ideal gas mixtures and application to engineering problems.
(RE) Corequisite(s): Mathematics 241.
Registration Restriction(s): College of Engineering or biosystems engineering majors.
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ME 344 - Heat Transfer 3 Credit Hours
Heat transfer by conduction. Thermal radiation. Free and forced convection.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 331, 391 or 397; and Aerospace Engineering 341 or 347.
Registration Restriction(s): Aerospace, biomedical, or mechanical engineering major.
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ME 345 - Mechanical Engineering Instrumentation and Measurement 3 Credit Hours
Fundamentals of measurement systems. Standards, dynamic characteristics of instruments, and statistical data treatment. Transducers, signal conditioning, strain, pressure, and temperature and flow measurements.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): Aerospace Engineering 341 and Electrical and Computer Engineering 301.
(RE) Corequisite(s): 363.
Registration Restriction(s): Aerospace, biomedical, or mechanical engineering major.
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ME 363 - System Dynamics 3 Credit Hours
Free and forced vibrations of damped and undamped lumped parameter systems. Transient and frequency response of lumped parameter systems. Introduction to feedback control systems.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 231 and Mathematics 231 with grades of C or better.
Registration Restriction(s): Aerospace, biomedical, or mechanical engineering major.
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ME 365 - Mechanisms 3 Credit Hours
Kinematics and dynamics of mechanical linkages, gears, and cams. Balancing of multicylinder engines.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 231 with a grade of C or better.
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ME 366 - Computer Aided Engineering and Manufacturing 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to the processes related to computer aided engineering and manufacturing of mechanical parts and systems.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 321 with a grade of C or better and Materials Science and Engineering 201.
Registration Restriction(s): Aerospace, biomedical, or mechanical engineering major.
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ME 367 - Honors: System Dynamics 3 Credit Hours
Honors version of 363. Students will attend 363 classes with supplementary assignments.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 231 and Mathematics 231 with grades of C or better.
Registration Restriction(s): Aerospace, biomedical, or mechanical engineering major. Students in any honors program.
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ME 391 - Engineering Analysis 3 Credit Hours
Numerical techniques in root finding, solutions of systems of linear equations, interpolation, least squares and solutions to ordinary and partial differential equations. Analytical and numerical solutions to Fourier series and Fourier transforms.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): Engineering Fundamentals 230; Mathematics 231 with a grade of C or better; Mathematics 241 or 247; and Mathematics 200 or 251 or 257.
Registration Restriction(s): Aerospace, biomedical, or mechanical engineering major.
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ME 397 - Honors: Engineering Analysis 3 Credit Hours
Honors version of 391. Students will attend 391 classes with supplementary assignments.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): Engineering Fundamentals 230; Mathematics 231 with a grade of C or better; Mathematics 241 or 247; and Mathematics 200 or 251 or 257.
Registration Restriction(s): Aerospace, biomedical, or mechanical engineering major. Students in any honors program.
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ME 405 - Mechatronics 3 Credit Hours
Application of microcomputers to control electromechanical devices. Application and theory ― dynamics of machine control, assembly language programming, microcontroller architecture, stepping and DC motors, photoelectric devices, A/D, D/A, and integrated circuits.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): Electrical and Computer Engineering 301.
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ME 410 - Professional Topics 2 Credit Hours
Topics relating to professional responsibility and communications, and organization. Requires a formal oral presentation by each student on an engineering topic chosen by the student and approved by the instructor.
Satisfies General Education Requirement: (OC)
(RE) Corequisite(s): 450.
Registration Restriction(s): Aerospace, biomedical, or mechanical engineering major; minimum student level ― senior.
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ME 449 - Mechanical Engineering Laboratory 3 Credit Hours
Designing, conducting, and reporting results of experimental exercises. Test standards and specifications. Analysis of data and formation of conclusions.
Satisfies General Education Requirement: (WC)
Contact Hour Distribution: 3 hours lab per week.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 344 and 345.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): 321 and English 102 or 118.
Registration Restriction(s): Aerospace, biomedical, or mechanical engineering major.
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ME 450 - Mechanical Engineering Design I 3 Credit Hours
Design process, synthesis, and design studies.
Repeatability: Not repeatable for credit. May be taken once for 1-4 hours.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 363 or 367 and 366.
(RE) Corequisite(s): 466 or 475.
Registration Restriction(s): Aerospace, biomedical, or mechanical engineering major.
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ME 451 - Control Systems 3 Credit Hours
Analysis and design of feedback control systems using transient and frequency response techniques. Stability analysis in the time and frequency domain.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 363.
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ME 452 - Finite Element Analysis 3 Credit Hours
Conversion of fundamental conservation principles in mechanics to simulation form via finite element implementation. Applications in heat transfer, solid mechanics, mechanical vibrations, fluid mechanics, and heat/mass transport. Extensive computer lab experiments using Matlab-based and commercial software systems.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 321 and 344.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): 363.
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ME 457 - Engineering Entrepreneurship 3 Credit Hours
Technology and innovation, technology transfer, and patent protection. Legal formation and intellectual property, knowledge management, generation, and transmission. Creating a business plan and a marketing plan, launching a technology- based business. Sources of capital, small business growth and operation.
(Same as Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering 457, Industrial Engineering 457, Materials Science and Engineering 457, and Nuclear Engineering 457.)
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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ME 460 - Mechanical Engineering Design II 3 Credit Hours
Synthesis and design of a complete mechanical engineering system. Participation in team design effort, including formal oral presentations and written design report.
Repeatability: Not repeatable for credit. May be taken once for 1-4 hours.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 450.
Registration Restriction(s): Aerospace, biomedical, or mechanical engineering major.
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ME 463 - Mechanical Vibration 3 Credit Hours
Free and forced response of systems with multiple degrees of freedom. Response to arbitrary excitation. Lagrange’s equations. Introduction to continuous systems. Vibration absorbers and rotor balancing.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 363.
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ME 464 - Engineering Optics and Microscopy 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to the basic optical theories and principles for engineers. Advanced optical and scanning probe microscopy techniques and applications.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): Mathematics 200 or 251; and Mathematics 231.
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ME 466 - Elements of Machine Design II 3 Credit Hours
Application of strength and properties of materials. Design factors and theories of failure to design of machine elements. Mini-design experiences.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 321 and Materials Science and Engineering 201.
Registration Restriction(s): Aerospace, biomedical, or mechanical engineering major.
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ME 469 - Principles of Additive Manufacturing 3 Credit Hours
Fundamentals of additive manufacturing processes within the context of traditional manufacturing life cycle including the basics of product design, processing mechanics and materials science to highlight the advantages of additive manufacturing.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 366 and Materials Science and Engineering 201.
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ME 470 - Computer Aided Design 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to the fundamental concepts of computer aided design (CAD) and commercially available software.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 366.
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ME 472 - Sustainable Energy Engineering 3 Credit Hours
An in-depth examination of engineering systems to convert, store, transport, and use energy, with emphasis on technologies that reduce dependence on fossil fuels and/or emission of greenhouse gases; examines various conventional energy production technologies such as fossil fuel and nuclear (both fission and fusion) and renewable energy conversion technologies such as solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, wave, and thermoelectric energy; Examines their end-use practices and consumption practices. The course will emphasize using quantitative methods to assess and compare different technologies.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 331.
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ME 475 - Thermal Engineering 3 Credit Hours
Thermal systems with emphasis on turbomachinery, heat exchangers, gas-vapor mixtures, psychrometry, and fuels and combustion. Chemical equilibrium and system analysis and design.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 344.
Registration Restriction(s): Aerospace, biomedical, or mechanical engineering major.
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ME 476 - Fuel Cell Engines 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to fundamentals of fuel cells with an emphasis on polymer electrolyte fuel cells. Includes fundamentals of electrochemistry, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, materials, and manufacturing issues of PEFCs. A brief survey of other fuel cell types is also included.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 331 and Aerospace Engineering 341.
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ME 477 - Honors: Thermal Engineering 3 Credit Hours
Honors section of 475. Students will attend 475 classes with supplementary assignments.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 344.
Registration Restriction(s): Aerospace, biomedical, or mechanical engineering major. Students in any honors program.
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ME 480 - Introduction to Hybrid Electric Vehicles 3 Credit Hours
Steady-state HEV force and power modeling. Introduction to internal combustion engines, motors, energy storage systems, and control strategies. Powertrain design and analysis using various computer simulation tools.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 331.
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ME 483 - Introduction to Reliability Engineering 3 Credit Hours
(See Nuclear Engineering 483.)
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ME 484 - Introduction to Maintainability Engineering 3 Credit Hours
(See Nuclear Engineering 484.)
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ME 494 - 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.
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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.
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(MEDU) Mathematics Education (642) |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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(MFLL) Modern Foreign Languages and Literatures (686) |
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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(MGT) Management (625) |
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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.
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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 College of Business Administration’s Global Leadership Scholars Program.
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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 College of Business Administration.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level ― junior.
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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 College of Business Administration.
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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 College of Business Administration or Honors Engineering Leadership Minor.
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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 College of Business Administration.
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MGT 350 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship 3 Credit Hours
An introduction to entrepreneurship with an emphasis on identifying, evaluating and developing new venture opportunities. Topics include opportunity identification and evaluation, start-up strategies, business valuation, business plan development, attracting stakeholders, financing the venture, managing the growing business and exit strategies.
Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both Management 350 and Engineering Fundamentals 357.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 331 with grade of C or better or Engineering Fundamentals 337.
Registration Restriction(s): Majors in the College of Business Administration or Honors Engineering Leadership Minor.
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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 College of Business Administration.
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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 College of Business Administration’s Global Leadership Scholars Program.
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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 College of Business Administration.
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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 College of Business Administration.
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MGT 440 - Organizational Psychology 3 Credit Hours
(See Psychology 440.)
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MGT 451 - New Venture Planning 3 Credit Hours
Integration of various functional disciplines and their application to general management of new ventures within established companies and entrepreneurial enterprises. Focuses on the components necessary for the development of a business plan.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 350 with grade of C or better or Engineering Fundamentals 357.
Registration Restriction(s): Majors in the College of Business Administration or Honors Engineering Leadership Minor.
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MGT 460 - Leading Innovation and Change 3 Credit Hours
How managers identify and nurture new business opportunities while maintaining competitive advantage. Topics include examination of change models, the role of middle managers in large organizations, and ways to address resistance to change.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 331 with grade of C or better and Business Administration 353 or 357 or Engineering Fundamentals 337.
(RE) Corequisite(s): 451.
Registration Restriction(s): Majors in the College of Business Administration or Honors Engineering Leadership Minor.
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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 College of Business Administration or a language and world business concentration in the College of Arts and Sciences.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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(MICR) Microbiology (684) |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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MICR 329 - Advanced Microbiology Laboratory 2 Credit Hours
Laboratory exercises designed to introduce the student to molecular microbiology techniques.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): Biology 229.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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MICR 421 - Food Microbiology 3 Credit Hours
(See Food Science and Technology 421.)
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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.
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MICR 440 - Virology 3 Credit Hours
Pathogenesis and molecular biology of viruses.
(DE) Corequisite(s): Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology 401.
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MICR 459 - Introduction to Oceanography 3 Credit Hours
(See Geology 459.)
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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.
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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.
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MICR 491 - Foreign Study 1-9 Credit Hours
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
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MICR 492 - Off-Campus Study 1-9 Credit Hours
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
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MICR 493 - Independent Study 1-9 Credit Hours
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
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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.
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(MLS) Medical Laboratory Science |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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