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2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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(LAC) Latin American and Caribbean Studies

  
  • LAC 319 - Caribbean Cultures and Societies

    3 Credit Hours
    (See Anthropology 319.)
  
  • LAC 326 - Brazilian Cinema

    3 Credit Hours
    (See Portuguese 326.)
  
  • LAC 331 - Introduction to Hispanic Culture

    3 Credit Hours
    (See Spanish 331.)
  
  • LAC 333 - Survey of Spanish-American Literature: 1700 to Present

    3 Credit Hours
    (See Spanish 333.)
  
  • LAC 334 - Survey of Hispanic Literatures: Beginnings-1700

    3 Credit Hours
    (See Spanish 334.)
  
  • LAC 343 - History of Mexico

    3 Credit Hours
    (See History – Latin America 343.)
  
  • LAC 344 - History of Brazil

    3 Credit Hours
    (See History – Latin America 344.)
  
  • LAC 360 - History of Early Latin America

    3 Credit Hours
    (See History – Latin America 360.)
  
  • LAC 361 - History of Modern Latin America

    3 Credit Hours
    (See History – Latin America 361.)
  
  • LAC 373 - Landscapes and Cultures of Latin America

    3 Credit Hours
    (See Geography 373.)
  
  • LAC 383 - Studies in Latin American and Caribbean History

    3 Credit Hours
    (See History – Latin America 383.)
  
  • LAC 401 - Cultural Plurality and Institutional Changes in Latin America

    3 Credit Hours
    (See Spanish 401.)
  
  • LAC 402 - Latin American Studies Seminar

    3 Credit Hours
    (See Spanish 402.)
  
  • LAC 430 - Contemporary Brazilian Studies

    3 Credit Hours
    (See Portuguese 430.)
  
  • LAC 432 - Special Topics in Literature and Culture of the Portuguese-speaking World

    3 Credit Hours
    (See Portuguese 432.)
  
  • LAC 450 - Slavery in the Early Americas

    3 Credit Hours
    (See History – Latin America 450.)
  
  • LAC 456 - Latin American Government and Politics

    3 Credit Hours
    (See Political Science 456.)
  
  • LAC 464 - The Spanish Conquest

    3 Credit Hours
    (See History – Latin America 464.)
  
  • LAC 465 - Latin American Film and Culture

    3 Credit Hours
    (See Spanish 465.)
  
  • LAC 466 - Gender and Sexuality in Early Latin America

    3 Credit Hours
    (See History – Latin America 465.)
  
  • LAC 479 - Disenchanted Texts in Hispanic Literature

    3 Credit Hours
    (See Spanish 479.)
  
  • LAC 484 - Studies in Latin American and Caribbean History

    3 Credit Hours
    (See History – Latin America 484.)
  
  • LAC 491 - Foreign Study

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

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

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

(LING) Linguistics (623)

  
  • LING 200 - Language, Linguistics, and Society

    3 Credit Hours
    Introduction to linguistics with focus on language development and use of language by individuals and groups.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): English 102 or 118 or 132.
  
  • LING 321 - Introduction to Old English

    3 Credit Hours
    (See English 321.)
  
  • LING 371 - Foundations of the English Language

    3 Credit Hours
    (See English 371.)
  
  • LING 372 - The Structure of Modern English

    3 Credit Hours
    (See English 372.)
  
  • LING 400 - Topics in Linguistics

    3 Credit Hours
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
  
  • LING 411 - Linguistic Anthropology

    3 Credit Hours
    (See Anthropology 411.)
  
  • LING 423 - The Development of Diachronic and Synchronic Linguistics

    3 Credit Hours
    Development of western linguistic thought from the Hebrews and Greeks through modern times. Readings from Boas, Sapir, Bloomfield, and others.

    Recommended Background: 9 hours of courses (300 or above) required for linguistics concentration.
  
  • LING 425 - Introduction to Descriptive Linguistics

    3 Credit Hours
    (See French 425.)
  
  • LING 426 - Methods of Historical Linguistics

    3 Credit Hours
    (See German 426.)
  
  • LING 431 - Topics in Hispanic Linguistics

    3 Credit Hours
    (See Spanish 430.)
  
  • LING 435 - Structure of the German Language

    3 Credit Hours
    (See German 435.)
  
  • LING 436 - History of the German Language

    3 Credit Hours
    (See German 436.)
  
  • LING 471 - Sociolinguistics

    3 Credit Hours
    (See English 471.)
  
  • LING 472 - American English

    3 Credit Hours
    (See English 472.)
  
  • LING 474 - Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language I

    3 Credit Hours
    (See English 474.)
  
  • LING 476 - Second Language Acquisition

    3 Credit Hours
    (See English 476.)
  
  • LING 477 - Pedagogical Grammar for ESL Teachers

    3 Credit Hours
    (See English 477.)
  
  • LING 485 - Special Topics in Language

    3 Credit Hours
    (See English 485.)
  
  • LING 490 - Language and Law

    3 Credit Hours
    (See English 490.)
  
  • LING 491 - Foreign Study

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

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

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

(MARK) Marketing (632)

  
  • MARK 300 - Marketing and Supply Chain Management

    3 Credit Hours
    Practical applications oriented overview of what every manager needs to know in order to effectively provide value to customers of the organization, and improve long-term performance through the systematic, strategic coordination of traditional business functions within a particular company and across businesses.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): Management 201.
    Comment(s): Not for majors in the Haslam College of Business.
    Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – junior.
  
  • MARK 350 - Consumer Behavior

    3 Credit Hours
    Examines how organizations conceptualize, gather, analyze, and interpret data needed by managers to learn about customers in markets. Topics include selected consumer/customer behavior theories, customer value determination, and selected marketing research techniques.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): Business Administration 332 or 338.
    (RE) Corequisite(s): 360.
    Registration Restriction(s): Majors in the Haslam College of Business.
  
  • MARK 360 - Marketing Analytics

    3 Credit Hours
    Develops students’ analytical and decision-making skills through specific exercises and examples that apply various statistics principles to marketing-specific content. Students learn how to organize data into customer databases and how to analyze those databases through learning of statistical techniques, decision analysis techniques, and spreadsheet analysis techniques.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): Business Administration 332 or 338.
    (RE) Corequisite(s): 350.
    Registration Restriction(s): Majors in the Haslam College of Business.
  
  • MARK 460 - Marketing Strategy

    3 Credit Hours
    This course is a “capstone” marketing course integrating buyer behavior, the marketing mix, economics, accounting, finance and the strategic marketing decision-making process under a variety of environmental conditions. Through the use of both lecture material, and case applications, students will apply their knowledge and experience in these areas to solve marketing problems and devise marketing plans.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 350 and 360 with grades of C or better.
    Registration Restriction(s): Majors in the Haslam College of Business.
  
  • MARK 462 - Innovation and New Product Development

    3 Credit Hours
    This course helps students understand and master the entire new product development process, from insight and inspiration through launch. Key topics covered include: Creativity & innovation, stage gate processes, customer insights, product design, prototyping, intellectual property protection, and designing for the environment, manufacturing, and supply chain.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 350 and 360 with grades of C or better.
    Registration Restriction(s): Majors in the Haslam College of Business.
  
  • MARK 464 - Brand Management

    3 Credit Hours
    Effective brand management is critical to maintaining a firm’s long-term profitability. This course is designed to develop students’ understanding of the importance of brand management in driving top- and bottom-line performance. Topics will include those relating to managing brands, products, and prices.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 350 and 360 with grades of C or better.
    Registration Restriction(s): Majors in the Haslam College of Business.
  
  • MARK 466 - Integrated Marketing Communications Management

    3 Credit Hours
    Examines how organizations communicate value to customers. Communication topics will be presented in the framework of an integrated marketing communication strategy. Topics include advertising management, sales promotion, publicity and public relations, sponsorship marketing, direct marketing, and e-marketing.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 350 and 360 with grades of C or better.
    Registration Restriction(s): Majors in the Haslam College of Business.
  
  • MARK 468 - Sales Force Management

    3 Credit Hours
    This course examines how organizations communicate value to customers through the management of a professional sales force. It focuses on the activities and problems of sales force management and first line sales managers. Topics include sales force organization, recruiting, motivating, forecasting, territory design, and evaluation.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 350 and 360 with grades of C or better.
    Registration Restriction(s): Majors in the Haslam College of Business.
  
  • MARK 469 - Professional Selling

    3 Credit Hours
    Examination of the theory and practice of professional selling. Focus is on creating, maintaining, and expanding customer relationships, professional selling, understanding organizational buying behavior, ethical concerns in the selling function, lead generation and prospect analysis. Both analytical and presentation skills are developed, as well as specific techniques necessary to pursue a career in professional sales.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 350 and 360 with grades of C or better.
    Registration Restriction(s): Majors in the Haslam College of Business.
  
  • MARK 492 - Marketing Off-Campus Study

    1-6 Credit Hours
    Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
    Comment(s): Marketing majors only.
    Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
  
  • MARK 493 - Independent Study

    1-6 Credit Hours
    Directed research on subjects of mutual interest to student and staff member.

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

    3 Credit Hours
    Seminar designed to study current issues in marketing.

    Repeatability: May be repeated if topic differs. Maximum 6 hours.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 360 with grade of C or better.

(MATH) Mathematics (641)

  
  • MATH 113 - Mathematical Reasoning

    3 Credit Hours
    Classical and modern topics in number theory, logic, geometry, and probability with emphasis on problem solving. Consumer mathematics and other real-world applications.

    Satisfies General Education Requirement: (QR)
  
  • MATH 115 - Statistical Reasoning

    3 Credit Hours
    An introduction to probability and statistics without calculus.

    Satisfies General Education Requirement: (QR)
    Credit Restriction: Not available for credit to students in the Haslam College of Business.
  
  • MATH 117 - Honors: Mathematical Reasoning

    3 Credit Hours
    Topics will be selected from: number theory, logic, geometry, elementary topology, fractals, or probability with an emphasis on problem solving. Consumer mathematics, fair division, voting theory or other real-world applications may be included.

    Satisfies General Education Requirement: (QR)
    Recommended Background: ACT composite score of 31 or SAT score of 1360.
  
  • MATH 119 - College Algebra

    3 Credit Hours
    A review of algebraic functions, equations, and inequalities for students who satisfy the course prerequisites for 123 or 125 but whose placement test scores indicated additional preparation is necessary.

    Grading Restriction: A, B, C, No Credit grading only.
    Credit Restriction: Students who receive a grade of C or better in any course numbered 123 or higher (except for 201 or 202) may not subsequently receive credit for 119.
    Comment(s): This course should not be taken to remove an entrance requirement.
  
  • MATH 123 - Finite Mathematics

    3 Credit Hours
    For students not planning to major in the physical sciences, engineering, mathematics or computer science. Topics include systems of linear equations and matrices, matrix algebra and applications, linear programming and the mathematics of investments and loans.

    Satisfies General Education Requirement: (QR)
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 119 with a grade of C or better, or 130 with a grade of C or better, or 125 or 141 or 147.
  
  • MATH 125 - Basic Calculus

    3 Credit Hours
    For students not planning to major in the physical sciences, engineering, mathematics, or computer science. Calculus of algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions, with applications.

    Satisfies General Education Requirement: (QR)
    Credit Restriction: Students who receive a grade of C or better in 141, 147, or 152 may not subsequently receive credit for 125.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 119 with a grade of C or better, or 130 with a grade of C or better, or 123.
  
  • MATH 130 - Precalculus I

    4 Credit Hours
    Review of algebraic, logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric functions.

    Grading Restriction: A, B, C, No Credit grading only.
    Credit Restriction: Students who receive a grade of C or better in 141, 147, or 151 may not subsequently receive credit for 130.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 119 with a grade of C or better, or appropriate placement exam score.
    Comment(s): For students who satisfy the course prerequisites for 141 or 151, but whose placement test scores indicate additional preparation is necessary.
  
  • MATH 141 - Calculus I

    4 Credit Hours
    Single variable calculus especially for students of science, engineering, mathematics, and computer science. Differential calculus with applications.

    Satisfies General Education Requirement: (QR)
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 130 with a grade of C or better.
  
  • MATH 142 - Calculus II

    4 Credit Hours
    Single variable calculus especially for students of science, engineering, mathematics, and computer science. Integral calculus with applications.

    Satisfies General Education Requirement: (QR)
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 141 or 147.
  
  • MATH 147 - Honors: Calculus I

    4 Credit Hours
    Honors version of 141 for well-prepared students.

    Satisfies General Education Requirement: (QR)
    Credit Restriction: Credit will not be given for both 147 and 141 or 152.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 130 with a grade of C or better.
    Comment(s): Students should have a 32 mathematics ACT score, a 700 quantitative SAT score, or permission from the instructor to enroll.
  
  • MATH 148 - Honors: Calculus II

    4 Credit Hours
    Honors version of 142 for well-prepared students.

    Satisfies General Education Requirement: (QR)
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 147.
    Comment(s): Students should have a 32 mathematics ACT score or a 700 quantitative SAT score and credit for mathematics 141, an AP Calculus score of 5, or permission of the instructor to enroll.
  
  • MATH 151 - Mathematics for the Life Sciences I

    3 Credit Hours
    For students majoring in the life sciences. Does not serve as a prerequisite for 231 or 241. Topics include descriptive statistics, linear regression, discrete probability, matrix algebra, difference equations, calculus, and differential equations. Emphasis on applications in the life sciences. Includes computer projects.

    Satisfies General Education Requirement: (QR)
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 130 with a grade of C or better.
  
  • MATH 152 - Mathematics for the Life Sciences II

    3 Credit Hours
    Continuation of 151.

    Satisfies General Education Requirement: (QR)
    Credit Restriction: Students who receive a grade of C or better in 141 cannot subsequently receive credit for 152.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 151.
  
  • MATH 171 - Computer Literacy for Mathematics

    3 Credit Hours
    Introduction to computers, the Internet, mathematical packages, and programming for prospective mathematics majors.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 141 or 147.
  
  • MATH 200 - Matrix Computations

    2 Credit Hours
    Introduction to matrix calculations, including determinants, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors.

    Credit Restriction: Students who have received a grade of C or better in 251 may not subsequently receive credit for 200.
    Comment(s): For students in the Tickle College of Engineering and statistics majors in the Haslam College of Business.
  
  • MATH 202 - Probability, Statistics, and Euclidean Geometry

    3 Credit Hours
    Probabilities in simple experiments. Measures of central tendency and variation. Basic plan and three-space geometry. Congruence and similarity. Constructions with compass and straightedge. Transformations and area and volume measurement. Turtle graphs.

    Satisfies General Education Requirement: (QR)
  
  • MATH 205 - Functions and Modeling for Secondary Math Instruction

    3 Credit Hours
    Project-based activities to strengthen and expand knowledge of topics in mathematics for secondary math instruction, focusing especially on topics from pre-calculus and the transition to calculus.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 142 or 148 and Interdisciplinary Programs 120.
  
  • MATH 231 - Differential Equations I

    3 Credit Hours
    First course emphasizing solution techniques. Includes first-order equations and applications, theory of linear equations, equations with constant coefficients, Laplace transforms, and series solutions.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 142 or 148.
  
  • MATH 237 - Honors: Differential Equations I

    3 Credit Hours
    Honors version of Math 231.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 148.
  
  • MATH 241 - Calculus III

    4 Credit Hours
    Calculus of functions in two or more dimensions. Includes solid analytic geometry, partial differentiation, multiple integration, and selected topics in vector calculus.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 142 or 148.
  
  • MATH 247 - Honors: Calculus III

    4 Credit Hours
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 148.
    Comment(s): Students should have a 32 mathematics ACT score or a 700 quantitative SAT score and credit for mathematics 142, or permission from the instructor to enroll.
  
  • MATH 251 - Matrix Algebra I

    3 Credit Hours
    First course in the algebra of simultaneous linear equations and matrices. Includes Gaussian elimination, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 142 or 148.
  
  • MATH 257 - Honors: Matrix Algebra I

    3 Credit Hours
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 148.
  
  • MATH 299 - Studies in Mathematics

    1-3 Credit Hours
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
  
  • MATH 300 - Introduction to Abstract Mathematics

    3 Credit Hours
    Algebra of sets, functions, relations, and mathematical induction. Algebraic structure of the real number system, order properties, and completeness.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 142 or 148.
  
  • MATH 307 - Honors: Introduction to Abstract Mathematics

    3 Credit Hours
    Honors version of 300.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 142 or 148.
    Comment(s): For current and prospective math majors, honors students, and well-prepared students.
  
  • MATH 309 - Putnam Preparation Seminar

    1 Credit Hours
    Problem-solving activities designed to prepare students for the annual Putnam Exam.

    Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 4 hours.
  
  • MATH 323 - Probability and Statistics

    3 Credit Hours
    Discrete and continuous random variables. Conditional probability, expectation, moment generating functions. Law of large numbers. Central limit theorem. Elements of statistical inference, estimation, and hypothesis testing.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 241 or 247; 300 or 307.
  
  • MATH 341 - Analysis I

    3 Credit Hours
    Introduction to the theory of the real number system. Limits of sequences and functions of a real variable.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 241 or 247; 300 or 307.
  
  • MATH 351 - Algebra I

    3 Credit Hours
    Introduction to abstract algebra emphasizing integers and polynomial rings.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 251 or 257; 300 or 307.
  
  • MATH 371 - Numerical Algorithms

    3 Credit Hours
    Development and application of fundamental algorithms for finding roots of equations, solving systems of linear equations, interpolating, fitting data using least-squares, differentiation, integration, and solving ordinary differential equations.

    Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both 371 and Computer Science 370.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 231; 200 or 251 or 257.
    Comment(s): Knowledge of high-level programming language required.
  
  • MATH 397 - Junior Honors Seminar

    2 Credit Hours
    Preparation for graduate school in mathematics and related fields. Review of the main undergraduate math topics, with emphasis on problem solving.

    Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
    Registration Restriction(s): Honors mathematics concentration only.
  
  • MATH 398 - Math Honors Program

    0 Credit Hours
    Maintain the requirements of the Mathematics Honors Program.

    Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 3 times.
    Registration Restriction(s): Honors mathematics concentration only.
  
  • MATH 399 - Studies in Mathematics

    1-3 Credit Hours
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
  
  • MATH 400 - History of Mathematics

    3 Credit Hours
    Development of major ideas in mathematics from ancient to modern times and the influence of these ideas in science, technology, philosophy, art, and other areas. Includes at least one in-class essay examination and 3,000 words of writing outside the classroom. Writing-emphasis course.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 251 or 257.
    (DE) Prerequisite(s): 300 or 307.
  
  • MATH 403 - Mathematical Methods for Engineers and Scientists

    3 Credit Hours
    Matrix computations, numerical methods, partial differential equations, Sturm-Liouville Theory and special functions as used in engineering and science.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 231; 241 or 247.
    Comment(s): Knowledge of high-level programming language required.
  
  • MATH 404 - Applied Vector Calculus

    3 Credit Hours
    Topics from multivariable and vector calculus, including line and surface integrals, the divergence theorem, and the theorems of Gauss and Stokes.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 241 or 247.
  
  • MATH 405 - Models in Biology

    3 Credit Hours
    Difference and differential equation models of biological systems.

    (Same as Ecology and Evolutionary Biology 406.)
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 142 or 148 or 152.
  
  • MATH 411 - Mathematical Modeling

    3 Credit Hours
    Construction and analysis of mathematical models used in science and industry. Projects emphasized. Writing-emphasis course.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 231; 241 or 247; 200 or 251 or 257.
  
  • MATH 421 - Combinatorics

    3 Credit Hours
    Introduction to problems of construction and enumeration for discrete structures, such as sequences, partitions, graphs, finite fields and geometries, and experimental designs.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 300 or 307.
  
  • MATH 423 - Probability

    3 Credit Hours
    Axiomatic probability, univariate and multivariate distributions, conditional distributions and expectations, moment generating functions, laws of large numbers and central limit theorem.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 241 or 247; 300 or 307.
    (DE) Prerequisite(s): 323.
 

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