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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses

 

MATH (Mathematics)
  

  • MATH 103L - Quantitative Literacy Lab (C) [SGR #5]

    Laboratory experience for MATH 103

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #5 

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite:  MATH 103

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 0-1


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  • MATH 104 - Finite Mathematics (C) [SGR #5]

    Linear systems of equations, matrices, linear programming, mathematics of finance, probability, statistics, and other topics.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #5  

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: MATH 095; or MATH 101 with a grade of C or better; or appropriate placement based on standardized testing.

    Note
    This course cannot be used as the prerequisite for courses requiring MATH 102.
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 4


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  • MATH 115 - Precalculus (C) [SGR #5]

    A preparatory course for the calculus sequence. Polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions and their graphs; systems of equations, inequalities and complex numbers.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #5 

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite:  MATH 101 or appropriate mathematics placement

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 5


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  • MATH 120 - Trigonometry (C) [SGR #5]

    Trigonometric functions, equations, and identities; inverse trigonometric functions; exponential and logarithmic functions, and applications of these functions.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #5 

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: MATH 102 or appropriate mathematics placement

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • MATH 121 - Survey of Calculus (C) [SGR #5]

    A survey of calculus including an intuitive approach to limits, continuity, differentiation, and integration with an emphasis on applications of the derivative and the integral as well as topics from multivariable calculus.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #5  

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: MATH 102 or 115 or appropriate mathematics placement

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 4


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  • MATH 123 - Calculus I (C) [SGR #5]

    The study of limits, continuity, derivatives, applications of the derivative, antiderivatives, the definite and indefinite integral, and the fundamental theorem of calculus.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #5  

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite:  MATH 115 or appropriate mathematics placement Course corequisite:  MATH 123L

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 4


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  • MATH 123L - Calculus I Laboratory (C)

    A lab which supplements MATH 123 and provides the opportunity to study applications in more detail.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: MATH 123

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1


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  • MATH 125 - Calculus II (C) [SGR #5]

    A continuation of the study of calculus, including the study of sequences, series, polar coordinates, parametric equations, techniques of integration, applications of integration, indeterminate forms, and improper integrals.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #5  

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite:  MATH 123 Course corequisite:  MATH 125L

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 4


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  • MATH 125L - Calculus II Laboratory (C)

    A lab which supplements MATH 125 and provides the opportunity to study applications in more detail.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: MATH 125

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1


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  • MATH 216 - Discrete Structures [SGR #5]

    Elementary logic, sets, relations and functions, recursion, mathematical induction, an introduction to graph theory, combinatorics and algebraic structures.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #5 

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: MATH 102

    Credits: 3


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  • MATH 225 - Calculus III (C) [SGR #5]

    A continuation of the study of calculus, including an introduction to vectors, vector calculus, partial derivatives, and multiple integrals.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #5 

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: MATH 125

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 4


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  • MATH 290 - Seminar (C)

    A highly focused and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as Internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-3


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  • MATH 292 - Topics (C)

    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-5


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  • MATH 321 - Differential Equations (C)

    Selected topics from ordinary differential equations including development and applications of first order, higher order linear and systems of linear equations, general solutions and solutions to initial-value problems using matrices. Additional topics may include Laplace transforms and power series solutions.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: MATH 125

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • MATH 341 - Math Concepts for Teachers I (C)

    An introduction to sets, numeration systems, arithmetic operations/algorithms, problem solving, and other topics. This course does not satisfy the mathematics general education requirement nor any mathematics area requirements other than those for a degree in elementary education.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: MATH 102 or 115 or 120 or 121 or 123 or 125 or 281

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • MATH 342 - Math Concepts for Teachers II (C)

    An introduction to geometry concepts, measurement, problem solving, probability, statistics, and other topics. This course does not satisfy the mathematics general education requirement nor any mathematics area requirements other than those for a degree in elementary education.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: MATH 102 or 115 or 120 or 121 or 123 or 125 or 281 or 341

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • MATH 351 - Foundations of Mathematics (C)

    A preparatory course for upper-level mathematics courses. Topics include basic propositional and predicate calculus, basic set theory, methods of proof, relations, cardinality, and other selected topics.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: MATH 125 or Instructor consent

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • MATH 361 - Modern Geometry (C)

    Course topics will be chosen from: axiomatic systems, finite geometries, Euclidean plane geometry, transformational geometry, three dimensional geometry, and non-Euclidean geometries.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: MATH 351 or Instructor consent

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • MATH 412 - Linear Algebra

    A study of vector spaces, linear transformations, matrices, inner products, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, the methods of solution of systems of linear equations, and applications.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: MATH 125 or equivalent

    Credits: 3


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  • MATH 413 - Abstract Algebra I (C)

    Introduction to the theory and applications of algebraic structures including groups, rings, and fields.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: MATH 351 or Instructor consent

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • MATH 414 - Abstract Algebra II (C)

    This is a continuation of topics from MATH 413.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: MATH 413

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • MATH 416 - Combinatorics (C)

    Pigeonhole principle, Principle of Inclusion-Exclusion, other algebraic counting techniques, combinatorial designs, matchings, and graph theory.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites: MATH 351 (USD)
     

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • MATH 421 - Complex Analysis (C)

    The algebra of complex numbers; complex functions; contour integration and Cauchy integral theorems; Taylor and Laurent series and the residue theorem; the evaluation of real definite integrals; elementary mapping problems.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: MATH 225

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • MATH 423 - Advanced Calculus I (C)

    A theoretical treatment of Calculus that covers: limits; continuity and differentiability of functions of a single variable and of several variables; convergence of sequences and series; integration; and applications.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: MATH 225 and 351, or Instructor consent

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • MATH 424 - Advanced Calculus II (C)

    This is a continuation of MATH 423.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: MATH 423

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • MATH 432 - Partial Differential Equations (C)

    Fourier series, partial differential equations, Frobenius series, Bessel functions, and transform methods.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: MATH 225 and 321

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • MATH 450 - History of Mathematics (C)

    A general presentation of historical topics in mathematics including contributions to mathematics from ancient civilizations; developments leading to the creation of modern geometries, calculus and modern algebra; and contributions of outstanding mathematicians.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: MATH 125 or Instructor consent

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • MATH 471 - Numerical Analysis I (C)

    Analysis of rounding errors, numerical solutions of nonlinear equations, numerical differentiation, numerical integration, interpolation and approximation, numerical methods for solving linear systems.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: MATH 225

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Cross-listed: CSC 471

    Credits: 3


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  • MATH 475 - Operations Research (C)

    An introductory overview of the field of operations research including topics from linear programming, simplex methods, network models, nonlinear programming, game theory, Markov Chains, introduction to dynamic programming, queuing theory and simulation.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: MATH 125 MATH 125 - Calculus II (C) [SGR #5]  or Instructor consent

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Cross-listed: CSC 475, STAT 475

    Credits: 3


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  • MATH 481 - Probability and Statistics (C)

    An introduction to the core ideas in probability and statistics. Computation of probabilities using, for instance, counting techniques and Bayes’ rule. Introduction to discrete and continuous random variables, joint and conditional distributions, expectation, variance and correlation, random sampling from populations, hypothesis tests and confidence intervals, and least squares.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: MATH 225

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Cross-listed: STAT 481

    Credits: 3


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  • MATH 485 - Theory of Statistics I

    Maximum likelihood estimators, interval estimators, tests of hypothesis, linear regression, distribution-free methods, and characteristic function distribution of random variables.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: MATH 481

    Cross-listed: STAT 485

    Credits: 3


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  • MATH 488 - Capstone

    A Capstone experience of the undergraduate coursework.  This course will be used for departmental assessment.

    Note
    Registration restriction: Senior standing

    Credits: 1


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  • MATH 490 - Seminar (C)

    A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as Internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-3


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  • MATH 491 - Independent Study (C)

    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings are dependent upon the requirements of the topic.

    Note
    Registration restriction: Instructor consent

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-4


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  • MATH 492 - Topics (C)

    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

    Note
    Registration restriction: Instructor consent

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-6


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  • MATH 494 - Internship (C)

    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course Prerequisite: At least six hours of 300-level or above mathematics courses and Instructor consent

    Note
    Registration restriction: Overall GPA 2.8 or above, mathematical sciences GPA 3.0 or above

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-6


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MGMT (Management)
  

  • MGMT 334 - Small Business Management (C)

    This course applies business policies and procedures to the small business environment. As such, it is designed for students contemplating management or ownership of a small business. Topics include the nature of the entrepreneur, financing and ownership options, marketing, government regulations, taxation, inventory control and other relevant business functions.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: BADM 260 and 360, or 369

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • MGMT 352 - Business Service-Learning Experience

    Business Service-Learning Experience is an optional co-requisite with any upper level business course.  Includes relevant service with community partners, purposeful civic engagement and structured reflection integrating course concepts for enriching the learning experience.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: Instructor and Associate Dean permission is required.

    Credits: 1-3


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  • MGMT 407 - International Business (C)

    This course provides a basic understanding of the challenges and opportunities involved in the operation of international enterprises. Major points of discussion include the economic and political influences on operations, as well as other selected topics.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • MGMT 444 - Contemporary Ethical Leadership

    Contemporary Ethical Leadership builds on contemporary leadership and ethical theories as they are applied in today’s fluid organizational contexts. Leadership will be examined from historical, cultural, ethical and psychological perspectives with an emphasis on the changing nature of effective ethical leadership in a dynamic business environment. Developing the ability to work with and through others in order to make effective contributions as a member of an organization will be explored through both the leader and follower perspectives.

    Note
    New course as of Fall 2013.

    Credits: 3


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  • MGMT 490 - Seminar (C)

    A highly focused and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media, such as internet, and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to 20 or fewer students.

    Credits: 3


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  • MGMT 492 - Topics (C)

    A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually limited with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.

    Credits: 1-4


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MLS (Medical Laboratory Science)
  

  • MLS 111 - Introduction to Medical Lab Science

    Survey course examining the profession of medical technology, including scope of practice and career opportunities. The principles of career decision-making and career development are also addressed.

    Note
    Offered fall semester to students interested in exploring medical technology as a major

    Credits: 1


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  • MLS 225 - Workshop in Medical Laboratory Science

    Designed to present specialized topics in the laboratory sciences both to medical technology students and practicing medical laboratory personnel. The purpose is to expand and update competencies required in the clinical laboratory.

    Credits: 1-3


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  • MLS 228 - Medical Laboratory Parasitology

    The course is designed to present introductory information on the topic of human parasitology. The purpose is to inform the student about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of human parasites.

    Credits: 2


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  • MLS 239 - Advancing Clinical Quality: Turning Data into Decisions

    Numbers provide a wealth of information for medical professionals when determining the presence or absence of disease, monitoring response to therapy, or maintaining general health. Students will use medical-physiological concepts assimilated with patient data in order to problem solve, reason, and communicate within the health care world. Topics will include review of basic operations skills used in the medical field; calculations needed to determine dosages for patients, solutions, and dilutions; processing of medical statistics and quality control; and medical method evaluation.

    Credits: 2


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  • MLS 331 - Introduction to Medical Laboratory Procedures I

    Introductory course exploring major areas of clinical laboratory practice, including clinical hematology, hemostasis, and quality assurance.

    Note
    Offered fall semester to junior medical technology majors preceding their senior clinical year

    Credits: 3


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  • MLS 332 - Introduction to Medical Laboratory Procedures II

    Introductory course exploring major areas of clinical laboratory practice, including immunohematology, selected topics in clinical chemistry and laboratory instrumentation and professional development issues.

    Note
    Offered spring semester

    Registration restriction: Junior medical technology majors

    Credits: 3


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  • MLS 415 - Communicable Diseases and Public Health

    Infectious diseases and infection control are major safety concerns in today’s global world.   The course will provide foundational knowledge to support professionals in medical laboratory science, public health, and other health care disciplines to better understand the general theories of infection control, communication processes, and the responsibilities laboratories, health care professionals and public health officials have in developing policies and practices during episodes of infectious disease outbreaks, locally and globally.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Pre-requisites: One of the following science courses:  BIOL 101 (or higher) or MICR 230 (or higher) or HSC 280 or PHGY 220/220L. Pre-requisite class must have a grade of C or higher.  

    Credits: 3


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  • MLS 439 - Clinical Chemistry

    Lecture and laboratory instruction in general and biological chemistry with emphasis on the physiology of normal and abnormal metabolism and quantitative analysis of body constituents related to the diagnosis of human disease utilizing manual and automated procedures. Included is instrumentation and a study of radioisotopes and their use in the clinical laboratory.

    Credits: 9-12


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  • MLS 442 - Clinical Microbiology

    A study of bacteria and bacterial diseases of man. Included is clinical mycology, virology, and the rickettsial disease of man. Emphasis on isolation of microorganisms, their differential characteristics and susceptibility to therapeutic agents.

    Credits: 8-11


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  • MLS 444 - Hematology

    Study of the formation, function and identification of cellular elements of human blood with emphasis on the study of blood dyscrasias revealed by the peripheral blood and bone marrow. A study of coagulation and hemostasis in included.

    Credits: 6-9


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  • MLS 445 - Clinical Microscopy

    Lecture and laboratory study of chemical constituents and formed elements of urine. Included is kidney function in normal and disease states with emphasis on renal function procedures.

    Credits: 1-3


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  • MLS 446 - Immunology (Serology)

    A study of the theoretical aspects of antigens and antibodies and the immune response. Emphasis on the application of serodiagnostic procedures.

    Credits: 2-4


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  • MLS 447 - Immunohematology

    Lecture and laboratory instruction covering the principles of immunohematology as related to blood typing and grouping, detection and identification of antibodies, compatibility testing and component therapy in the blood transfusion service.

    Credits: 5-7


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  • MLS 448 - Introduction to Laboratory Management

    Introduction to basic laboratory management principles and practices.

    Credits: 0-4


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  • MLS 449 - Introduction to MLS Education

    Introduction to basic principles and practices of medical technology education.

    Credits: 0-1


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MTRO (Meteorology)
  

  • MTRO 101 - Meteorology [SGR #6]

    An introductory course in weather and climate designed for both science and non-science students. Laboratory includes atmospheric measurements, and study of weather maps, atmospheric soundings, and climate data.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #6 .

    Credits: 3


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  • MTRO 101L - Meteorology Lab [SGR #6]

    This lab accompanies MTRO 101.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #6 .

    Credits: 1


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MICR (Microbiology)
  

  • MICR 230 - Basic Microbiology

    A survey course in Microbiology designed for nursing and dental hygiene majors.

    Credits: 3


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  • MICR 232 - Basic Microbiology Lab

    The accompanying laboratory experience for MICR 230 (Basic Microbiology).

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: MICR 230 (current or previous enrollment)

    Credits: 1


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  • MICR 418 - Fundamentals of Immunology

    This course is a fundamental consideration of the cells and molecules of the immune system and their interactions.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: BIOC 310  or BIOC 430  

    Note
    Change from 318 to 418 Fall 2013.

    Credits: 2


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  • MICR 420 - Microbiology and Infectious Diseases

    Fundamental considerations of biology of fungi, bacteria, and viruses. The course will emphasize molecular and cellular mechanisms regulating the microbial organism and its relationship with the human and animal host. Designed for students interested in medical sciences.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite:  BIOC 310,  BIOC 430, or BIOL 475

    Cross-listed: Change from 320 to 420 Fall 2013.

    Credits: 4


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  • MICR 422 - Microbiology and Infectious Disease Laboratory

    Fundamental microbiological laboratory techniques. Lab component for MICR 420.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: MICR 420

    Cross-listed: Change from 321 to 422 Fall 2013.

    Credits: 1


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MKTG (Marketing)
  

  • MKTG 427 - Marketing Channels Management

    Marketing Channels is an in-depth study of the structure, functions, and management of marketing channels. The relationships among channel members and their negotiations are discussed.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: BADM 370

    Credits: 3


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  • MKTG 435 - Brand Management

    Students in this course will gain an appreciation for the role brands play in consumers’ lives. This will include, but is not limited to, developing, measuring, and managing brands. Topics addressed may include brand equity, brand personality, brand love, and rebranding among others.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: BADM 370 or BADM 580, or Equivalent.

    Credits: 3


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  • MKTG 450 - Digital Marketing Tools & Technology

    This course focuses on digital marketing tools, how to utilize them, and how to evaluate their effectiveness. The course will provide students with the ability to use digital marketing tools and software to reach specific business and communications objectives. Students will learn to use data analytics and reporting tools to synthesize data and generate evidence-based marketing insights. Prerequisite: BADM 370  

    Credits: 3


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  • MKTG 451 - Digital Marketing Strategy

    This course prepares students with the foundation understanding of various forms of digital marketing and how firms use them strategically to make intelligent business decisions in the digital age. Students will explore implications, opportunities and challenges for businesses and communications professionals using digital marketing. Students will learn how to develop cohesive digital marketing strategies and effective digital campaigns. Prerequisite: BADM 370  

    Credits: 3


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  • MKTG 471 - Marketing Management (C)

    This course is a study of the field of marketing and the influences that affect marketing strategy. The focus is on the methods that marketing managers use to develop and evaluate marketing mix decisions.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: BADM 370

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • MKTG 473 - Retail Management (C)

    This course is a study of competitive structure, trade area analysis, site selection, merchandise planning and control, pricing, buying, credit policy and research. Managerial problems concerning the planning and operation of retail facilities are emphasized.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: BADM 370

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • MKTG 474 - Personal Selling (C)

    This course is a study of the skills needed to develop and manage long-term relationships with customers and suppliers. Emphasis is placed on relationship selling, presentation, prospecting, handling objectives and closing techniques with consideration given to differences in the global marketplace.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: BADM 370

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • MKTG 475 - Consumer Behavior (C)

    This course is a study of the various factors that influence consumers in their decisions relative to buying, using and disposing of goods, services and ideas. The course examines concepts and theories from the behavioral sciences and analyzes their application in developing marketing strategies.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: BADM 370

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • MKTG 476 - Marketing Research (C)

    This course provides an in-depth study of the primary methodologies of marketing research. Emphasis is placed on collecting, analyzing, interpreting and presenting information for the purpose of reducing uncertainty surrounding marketing and management decisions.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: BADM 370; BADM 220 or MATH/STAT 281

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • MKTG 478 - International Marketing (C)

    This course is a study of the application of marketing principles and concepts in diverse cultural, economic, political, legal, and technological international environments.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: BADM 370

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • MKTG 481 - Promotional Management (C)

    This course is a concentrated study of marketing issues related to promotions and the creative aspects of the advertising/communication process. Topics covered include communication as an integral part of marketing, fundamentals of communication, the marketing environment, and management of a promotional strategy. Planning, implementation, evaluation and control are discussed.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: BADM 370

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • MKTG 482 - Marketing Planning and Strategy

    Marketing Planning and Strategy is the study of the development, evaluation, and implementation of marketing strategy in complex environments. Students become familiar with the range of decisions implicit in strategic market planning and develop skills in using a variety of analytical frameworks for making decisions through the use of case analyses and simulation games.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: Accepted into a major in the Beacom School of Business, BADM 370, BADM 475, and six hours of MKTG elective.

    Credits: 1-3


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  • MKTG 487 - International Case Study

    International Case Study is a case method course investigating the complexity of trading in the international exports markets. Practical problems encountered by the business firm are identified and solutions discussed.

    Credits: 3


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  • MKTG 490 - Seminar (C)

    A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students.

    Credits: 1-3


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  • MKTG 490 - Seminar (C)

    A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students.

    Credits: 3


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MLED (Middle Level Education)
  

  • MLED 460 - Middle Level Reading Methods

    Emphasis on special reading needs at junior high/middle level grades. Focus on developing comprehensive skills.

    Note
    This course is recommended for those seeking middle level endorsement.

    Credits: 3


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  • MLED 480 - Middle Level Methods (C)

    Students develop the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to the developmental characteristics of middle level learners; the ability to assess student learning in middle level; concepts of middle level education; and to apply these knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 2-4


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  • MLED 492 - Topics (C)

    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-3


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MSL (Military Science Leadership)
  

  • MSL 101 - Introduction to the Army and Critical Thinking (C)

    Make your first peer group at college one committed to performing well and enjoying the experience. Increase self-confidence through team study and activities in basic map reading, physical fitness, rappelling, leadership reaction course, first aid, making presentations and basic marksmanship. Learn fundamental concepts of leadership in a profession in both classroom and outdoor laboratory environments.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1


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  • MSL 102 - Introduction to the Profession of Arms (C)

    Learn and apply principles of effective leadership. Reinforce self-confidence through participation in physically and mentally challenging exercise with upper-division ROTC students. Learn basic tactics and how to apply critical thinking to leadership situations.  Develop communication skills to improve individual performance and group interaction. Relate organizational ethical values to the effectiveness of a leader.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1


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  • MSL 194 - Internship (C)

    Applied, monitored, and supervised field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.

    Note
    (C) denotes a common course.

    Credits: 1-4


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  • MSL 201 - Leadership and Decision Making (C)

    Learn/apply ethics-based leadership skills that develop individual abilities and contribute to the building of effective teams of people. Develop skills in oral presentations, writing concisely, planning events, coordination of group efforts, advanced first aid, land navigation, and intermediate military tactics. Learn fundamentals of ROTC’s leadership assessment program.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-2


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  • MSL 202 - Army Doctrine and Team Development (C)

    Introduction to individual and team aspects of military tactics in small unit operations. Includes the study of doctrine, philosophy of ethics, effective communication and counseling.  Practical exercises with upper-division ROTC students. Learn techniques for training others as an aspect of continued leadership development.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-2


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  • MSL 294 - ROTC Summer Leadership Internship (C)

    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 4


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  • MSL 301 - Training Management and the Warfighting Functions (C)

    Series of practical opportunities to lead small groups, receive personal assessments and encouragement, and lead again in situations of increasing complexity. Uses small unit tactics and opportunities to plan and conduct training for lower division students both to develop such skills and as vehicles for practicing leadership.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: MSL 301L

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 2-3


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  • MSL 301L - Training Management and the Warfighting Functions Lab (C)

    Provides the student with practical experience to supplement and reinforce classroom instruction. Subjects include drill and ceremonies, physical training instruction techniques and leadership, which will complement the student’s preparation for ROTC advanced camp.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: MSL 301

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    Off campus

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 0-2


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  • MSL 302 - Applied Leadership in Small Unit Operations (C)

    Continues methodology of MSL 301. Analyze tasks; prepare written or oral guidance for team members to accomplish tasks. Delegate tasks and supervise. Plan for and adapt to the unexpected in organizations under stress. Examine and apply lessons from leadership case studies. Examine importance of ethical decision making in setting a positive climate that enhances team performance.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: MSL 301 Course corequisite: MSL 302L

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 2-3


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  • MSL 302L - Applied Leadership in Small Unit Operations Lab (C)

    Accompanies MSL 302.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: MSL 302

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 0-2


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  • MSL 401 - The Army Officer (C)

    Introduces formal management skills including problem analysis, planning techniques, and the delegation and control of activities, providing an understanding of the command and staff organization used in the modern army and creating a forum for discussing professional and ethical decisions faced by commissioned officers.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: MSL 401L

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 2-3


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  • MSL 401L - The Army Officer Lab (C)

    Designed to accompany MSL 401.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: MSL 401

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-2


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  • MSL 402 - Company Grade Leadership (C)

    Provides information for transition to active or reserve commissioned service, developing administrative controls essential in managing a military organization, introducing the management of financial and personal affairs, and allowing time for discussion and analysis of the ethical decision-making process.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: MSL 402L

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 2-3


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  • MSL 402L - Company Grade Leadership Lab (C)

    Designed to accompany MSL 402.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: MSL 402

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-2


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  • MSL 494 - Leadership Development and Assessment Course (C)

    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3-4


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MFL (Modern Foreign Language)
  

  • FREN 292 - Topics (C)

    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

     

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    (C) denotes Common Course

    Credits: 1-6


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  • MFL 101 - Intro Foreign Language & Culture I (C)

    Fundamentals of the language and introduction to the culture where the language is spoken. Class work may be supplemented with required aural/oral practice outside of class.

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    (C) denotes Common Course

    Credits: 4


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  • MFL 102 - Intro to Foreign Language and Culture II (C)

    Fundamentals of the language and introduction to the culture where the language is spoken. Class work may be supplemented with required aural/oral practice outside of class.

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    (C) denotes Common Course

    Credits: 4


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