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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Italian |
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ITA 1025 - Italian I Credits: 4
Formerly: ITA1150 Accelerated Italian I
Fast track for motivated students who wish to complete the Introductory and Intermediate sequence over two semesters. ITA 1150 will cover the first half of Prego! (ITA 1110 and 1120). Recommended for Honors students, pre-med & pre-law students, science majors, students majoring in another romance language, English, European history, or in an International /Interdisciplinary program with an emphasis on European studies. Recommended for students who wish to major or minor in Italian Studies.
Prerequisite(s): placed at the ITA 1020 (formerly ITA1120) level or below.
Fulfills: FL in LS Core
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ITA 1030 - Intermediate Italian I Credits: 4
Formerly: ITA2010
An intermediate level course with an emphasis on the study of grammar. Readings will consist of short texts from Italian literature and civilization, along with articles of contemporary relevance.
Prerequisite(s): ITA 1020 or equivalent or placed at the 1030 (formerly ITA2010) level or consent of the instructor.
Fulfills: FL in LS Core.
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ITA 1040 - Intermediate Italian II Credits: 4
Formerly: ITA2020
A continuation of the intermediate course with an emphasis on the study of grammar. Readings will consist of short texts from Italian literature and civilization, along with articles of contemporary relevance.
Prerequisite(s): ITA 1030 or equivalent, placed at the ITA1030 (formerly ITA2010) level or consent of the instructor.
Fulfills: FL in LS Core.
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ITA 1045 - Italian II Credits: 4
Formerly: ITA2050 Accelerated Italian II
Fast track for motivated students who wish to complete the Introductory and Intermediate sequence over two semesters. ITA 1045 will cover the second half of Prego! (ITA 1030 and 1040). Recommended for Honors students, pre-med & pre-law students, science majors, students majoring in another romance language, English, European history, or in an International /Interdisciplinary program with an emphasis on European studies. Recommended for students who wish to major or minor in Italian Studies.
Prerequisite(s): ITA 1020 or ITA 1025 , or equivalent on the placement exam (formerly 2010 or 2020).
Fulfills: FL in LS Core
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ITA 1510 - Composition & Culture Credits: 4
Formerly: ITA3010
An advanced study of the most important grammatical structure of Italian, and practice of these structures in the context of the skill areas of listening, speaking, reading, writing and cultural competence.
Prerequisite(s): ITA 1040 or equivalent. Recommended as a cultural course for qualified international business students.
Fulfills: FL in LS Core. This course may be offered as writing intensive and fulfill the W in LS Core.
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ITA 1520 - Conversation and Culture Credits: 4
Formerly: ITA3020
This course develops students’ confidence in their command of Italian by engaging them with a variety of materials drawn from the internet or contemporary media. Through these materials and their own research, students also develop a personal connection to a specific area or region of Italy. Class work focus around larger topics: society, history, politics, food, music, literature, film, and culture.
Prerequisite(s): ITA 1040 or equivalent or permission of the instructor. Recommended as a cultural course for qualified international business students.
Fulfills: FL in LS Core.
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ITA 1600 - Italian Culture through Film Credits: 4
Formerly: ITA2570/ITA2580
A survey of Italian films as textual, cultural, and historical artifacts. Analysis of such movements as Neorealism, commedia all’italiana, and new Italian cinema through the work of De Sica, Rossellini, Germi, Benigni, Taviani, and others. Taught in English.
Fulfills: AL in LS core.
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ITA 1700 - Italian-Americans and Film Credits: 4
Formerly: ITA2550
From the premise that the visual image is a most powerful tool in the creation and structuring of collective systems of values, this course focuses on the cinematic representation of Italian-Americans in the works of major American and Italian-American directors from the silent era to the present. In addition, it provides a historical account of the Italian- American experience of male and female immigrants. Taught in English.
Fulfills: AL in LS Core.
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ITA 2060 - Attualità Italiana Credits: 4
Formerly: ITA3050
This course covers main events in Italy today. Students will learn about contemporary Italian society, its geography, education system, political events, religion, and culture. Students will also watch short documentaries in order to know contemporary issues and interests of the Italian people. Appropriate background readings, lectures, and videotaped interviews in Italian will integrate up-to-the-minute readings with the broad historical, social and cultural backgrounds of the topics in question.
Prerequisite(s): ITA 1040 or equivalent. Recommended as a cultural course for qualified international business students.
Fulfills: FL in LS Core.
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ITA 2530 - Italian Women Writers Credits: 4
This course will address the development of female discourse in novels written by 20th century Italian women, from the works of Nobel Prize winner Grazia Deledda to contemporary author Susanna Tamaro. Class discussions, presentations, and writing assignments will examine themes such as motherhood, female childhood and adolescence, gender roles, and relationships. Taught in English.
Fulfills: AL and D in LS Core.
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ITA 2560 - The Italian Southern Question in Literature and Film Credits: 4
A voyage through Southern Italy using literature and film, with a particular attention to the so-called “Southern Question.” Readings from such writers as Carlo Levi, Ignazio Silone, Elio Vittorini, M.G. Cutrufelli, and Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa. Taught in English.
Fulfills: AL or D and W in LS Core.
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ITA 4900 - Directed Independent Study Credits: 4
Intensive program of reading/writing under the direction of a full time member of the department. Provides exceptionally qualified WLCS seniors and second-semester juniors with an opportunity to work in depth on a focused topic not covered by the usual departmental course offerings. Requires a formal detailed proposal approved by the faculty members and the department chair.
Prerequisite(s): completion of at least one language course at the 3000 level, at least three additional courses in the major, a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the major, or permission of the instructor, in addition to the approval of the chair and consent of the members of the department under whose supervision the Directed Study will be conducted.
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MEN 2050 - Coding in MATLAB and 3D CAD Credits: 4
An introduction to computer programming with an emphasis on engineering problem solving and an introduction to computer aided design will be presented. Students will work on solving a series of increasingly complex engineering problems using computer coding. Students will also learn to develop 3D CAD models for physical components.
Prerequisite(s): GEN 1001 .
Corequisite(s): MTH 1218
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MEN 3020 - Materials Science Credits: 4
Fundamental principles of structure and mechanical properties of materials utilized in practice of engineering. Properties of materials are related to atomic, molecular, crystalline structure, fracture, fatigue, and failure. Properties of metals, ceramics, multiphase systems, and polymeric materials are discussed. Relationships between structure and electrical, mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties.
Prerequisite(s): GEN 2012 and CHM 1110
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MEN 3030 - Thermodynamics I Credits: 2
This is the first course of a two course sequence. This course covers the first and second law of thermodynamics, thermodynamics properties of gases, vapors, and gas-vapor mixtures. The fundamental thermodynamic laws and relations are covered while the applications to cycle analysis are covered in the second course in the sequence.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 2211 .
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MEN 3032 - Thermodynamics II Credits: 2
This course covers energy-systems including power cycles, refrigeration cycles and air-conditioning processes. Students are introduced to the differences between ideal cycles and actual cycles. Computer software is used to analyze complex multistage thermodynamic processes.
Prerequisite(s): MEN 3030 .
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MEN 3034 - Heat and Mass Transfer Credits: 4
Students will learn the basic principles and practical calculation methods of heat and mass transfer. The course covers heat conduction, convection, and radiation as well as mass diffusion and convection.
Prerequisite(s): GEN 3040 and MTH 2220 .
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MEN 4010 - Advanced Mechanics/FEM Credits: 4
Formerly: MEN5010
This course on the mechanics of solids covers the mathematical basis for stress analysis, models of material behavior, the finite element method and its application, and boundary and initial value problems involving deformable solids.
Prerequisite(s): MEN 3020 .
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MEN 4012 - Instrumentation/Robotics Credits: 4
This course provides an introduction to the kinematics, statics, dynamics, and control issues involved in the instrumentation and design of robotic systems. Intended as an interdisciplinary course, students will interact with computer science, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering majors to create and analyze a robotic system.
Prerequisite(s): MEN 3014 .
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MEN 4016 - Introduction to Biomechanical Engineering Credits: 4
Formerly: MEN5016
This course examines the mechanics behind human structure, motion, and performance. Basic concepts of human skeletal and muscle mechanics are presented in terms of the mechanics and kinetics of static and dynamics systems. Moral and ethical issues related to bioengineering, biomimicry, and biomedical device design are discussed.
Prerequisite(s): GEN2012
Corequisite(s): MEN3014
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MEN 4020 - Finite Element Analysis Credits: 4
Finite Element Method (FEM) allows us to solve partial differential equations for stress analysis, heat transfer, fluid flow, electromagnetics, and other engineering problems. This course will discuss how to set up the FEM to achieve an approximate solution in a variety of problems. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using ABAQUS/CAE will serve as the tool implementing FEM. We will discuss all required input parameters and boundary conditions to set up the strong and weak forms for solving the problems, and how to proceed with the pre- and post-processing steps in FEA.
Prerequisite(s): GEN 2012 and MTH 2220
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MEN 4030 - Energy Systems Credits: 4
Formerly: MEN5030
This course provides an introduction to global energy concerns, fossil and nuclear fuels, energy consumption analysis, energy management and conservation techniques, renewable and alternative energy sources. In addition, the course covers traditional Rankin cycles from traditional power plants multi-stage absorption cycles and vapor compression cycles with pure and mixed working fluids.
Prerequisite(s): MEN 3032 .
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MEN 4032 - Solar and Direct Energy Conversion Credits: 4
Formerly: MEN5032
Review of engineering principles of solar energy conversion including collection techniques, thermal and direct conversion, system performance prediction, and selected topics.
Prerequisite(s): MEN 3034
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MEN 4034 - Windpower Systems Credits: 4
Formerly: MEN5034
Engineering aspects of windpower systems including aerodynamic analysis, mechanical design, support structure design, wind field analysis, system concepts and analysis, and economics.
Prerequisite(s): GEN 3040
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MEN 4040 - Advanced Fluid Mechanics Credits: 4
Formerly: MEN5040
This course covers the compressible flow including shock waves, boundary layers, separation, drag, and lift. Course also covers inviscid, irrotational flow, and boundary layer theory. Analytical and numerical solutions for flow over plates are discussed.
Prerequisite(s): GEN 3040 .
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MEN 4050 - Manufacturing Processes Credits: 4
Formerly: MEN5050
An introduction to manufacturing processes for metals, polymers and reinforced plastics. Processes discussed include metal-casting, heat treatments, processing of powders, material removal processes, injection molding and rapid prototyping. Attention will also be given to material selection, product design, cost analysis and quality control.
Prerequisite(s): MEN 3020 .
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MEN 4060 - Advanced Materials Credits: 4
Formerly: MEN5060
An advanced course on the constitutive behavior of active materials including piezoelectric ceramics, magnetostrictive materials, and shape memory alloys. Governing equations for the thermodynamics of electromechanical interactions, constitutive relations, and strain displacement relations will be developed. Students will propose and complete a research project that extends the course material.
Prerequisite(s): MEN 3020 and MEN 3032 .
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MEN 4810 - Special Topics Credits: 4
Lectures, reading, study and research on topics of importance in mechanical engineering. This course is tailored to the interest of the faculty and students and offered only on demand.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor Permission.
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MEN 4820 - Directed Study Credits: 4
Qualified students may propose a course of individual study and work to be conducted under the direction of a member of the department.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor Permission.
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MEN 4900 - Senior Seminar Credits: 1
The first step in becoming a registered Professional Engineer is to take and pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. This course provides a review of the exam for graduating seniors. Open to Mechanical Engineer seniors only.
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MEN 4910 - Design Project I Credits: 2
Real-life design projects emphasize problem definition, conceptualization, modeling, approximation techniques and optimization. Teamwork, communication, leadership and group discussions are encouraged. Student group and professional expert presentations bring awareness to diverse design issues and methodology, and professional engineering practice.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission.
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MEN 4920 - Design Project II Credits: 2
Real-life design projects emphasize problem definition, conceptualization, modeling, approximation techniques and optimization. Teamwork, communication, leadership and group discussions are encouraged. Student group and professional expert presentations bring awareness to diverse design issues and methodology, and professional engineering practice.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission.
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MEN 4921 - Mechanical Behavior of Polymers Credits: 4
Formerly: MEN5020
The relation between structure and the mechanical behavior of polymeric materials, including the application of fracture mechanics concepts to failure mechanisms such as wear, fatigue, and environmental degradation.
Prerequisite(s): MEN 3020 .
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Management |
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MGT 1100 - Introduction to Business Credits: 4
Formerly: BUS1100
Primarily for freshmen, the course provides students with an integrative approach to learning the functional areas of business while emphasizing oral and written communication and effective group interaction. Students will learn various technical, organizational and operational aspects of business through active learning opportunities, case discussions, technological applications, and outside activities.
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MGT 3110 - Operations Management Credits: 4
Formerly: BUS2220
The course is designed to provide students majoring in business administration with an overview of the concepts, methodologies, and applications of operations management (OM). The focus of operations in the process of converting or transforming resources into products and services. The principal responsibilities of operations managers lie in making sound, cost-effective decisions that increase the productivity and competitiveness of both manufacturing and service organizations. The process of planning, implementing and monitoring the production allows operations managers to continuously improve in providing high quality goods and services at low costs thereby adding more value for the customer.
Prerequisite(s): ACC 2203 and MGT 2120 .
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MGT 3120 - Organizational Behavior Credits: 4
Formerly: MGT3310
This course builds on the knowledge and skills developed through the Business Enterprise core courses. The course will focus on individual and group level organizational behavior within domestic and international contexts, with specific emphasis on leadership, power, communication, negotiation, organizational change and self-managed team processes. This course is designed to deepen students’ understanding of behavioral theories and provide them with opportunities to apply that learning to inter-personal, group, and organizational problems. This is an experiential course and it is recommended for students planning to apply to graduate school in business or related areas.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 1100 and at least Sophomore standing.
Fulfills: X in LS Core
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MGT 3130 - Legal Environment of Business Credits: 4
Formerly: MGT3330
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the general framework of the legal environment in which twenty-first century business is expected to operate. The primary objective is to acquaint students with the many practical legal issues they should be cognizant of and are likely to encounter throughout their business careers. Class discussion will emphasize current court case decisions of the state and federal appellate courts and United States Supreme Court as appropriate. Students will appreciate how the law is integrated into the development of strategic business decisions. Primary course topics will be drawn from the following business law categories: (1) Government Regulation of Business and the Court System; (2) The Law of Contracts, Sales and an Introduction to the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC); (3) The Law of Torts; Negligence, Strict Liability and Product Liability with some applications to Professional Responsibility; (4) The Law of Agency and Employment , and (5) Methods of Business Formation Including Proprietorships, Partnerships, Corporations and Special Business Forms.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 1100 and at least Sophomore standing.
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MGT 3240 - Healthcare Management Credits: 4
Formerly: MGT3352
Healthcare Management provides students with an overview of how healthcare institutions are organized and governed, the role of the management staff, physicians, nurses, and other clinical and support staff in these organizations, and the management systems designed for their efficient and effective operation. Course participants will learn key principles and practices of health care organizations. This course is very broadly applicable to healthcare enterprises of every kind: public health organizations, physician practices and clinics, hospitals and health systems, agencies and service organizations, for-profit firms, and not-for-profit enterprises.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 1100
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MGT 3250 - Sustainable Business Practices Credits: 4
Formerly: MGT3350
The course provides students with an integrative approach to learning the theory and application of sustainable business practices. Students will gain awareness of current issues in business with regard to sustainable management. Students will learn various technical, organizational and operational aspects of sustainable business practices through active learning opportunities, case discussions, technical applications and external activities.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 1100 and at least Sophomore standing
Cross-Listed: ESS 3350
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MGT 3260 - Leadership Credits: 4
Leadership development goes beyond understanding leadership concepts and theories but includes building and acquiring concrete leadership skills to inspire and organize people to achieve tangible results. Accordingly, this course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of fundamental leadership approaches, theories, and skills; to enhance students’ ability to apply such understanding to analyzing and addressing various leadership problems and challenges in organizations; and to develop actual “hands on” leadership skills.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 1100 and at least Sophomore standing
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MGT 3410 - Human Resource Management Credits: 4
Formerly: MGT3351
This is a broad survey course providing a comprehensive overview of several human resource functions, including recruitment and selection, compensation, training, performance evaluation, labor and employee relations. Students will consider HRM topics as they relate to all employees with different roles and perspectives for supervisors and subordinates, and how these topics apply to creating strategic directions for an organization. Using an applied setting focus, instruction methods combine interactive lectures, experiential exercises, current events, case review, and external project analysis and presentation.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 1100 .
Fulfills: X in LS Core
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MGT 3420 - Employment Law and Labor Relations Credits: 4
Formerly: MGT3320
This course will introduce students to the historical and cultural development of the legal, ethical and regulatory environment of modern business as it relates to the employment relationship. Topics will include common law rules governing the relationships of employer-employee, principal-agent and employer-independent contractor. An examination of important statutory rules shall include the Occupational Safety and Health Act, National Labor Relations Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act together with its progeny the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Equal Pay Act.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 1100 and at least Sophomore standing
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MGT 3430 - Ethics and Social Responsibility Credits: 4
Formerly: MGT3325
Ethics and Social Responsibility provides students with opportunities to examine the meaning of business ethics and the social responsibility of business in light of the numerous high profile challenges that managers face in the current business environment. Varying ethical approaches will be applied to ethical leadership and the management of conflicting values confronting business leaders on a daily basis. The more global issue of balancing principles of good business with principles of ethical behavior in various cultures will be discussed. Students will participate in a significant service-learning project in this course.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 1100 and at least Sophomore standing.
Fulfills: E and X in LS Core
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MGT 3440 - Diversity in the Workplace Credits: 4
Formerly: MGT3355
This course, which may include a service learning component, explores the workplace dynamics related to people’s similarities and differences in characteristics such as race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, and physical and mental ability. Topics include perception and attribution, the social construction of identity, privilege, power relations, discrimination, prejudice, stereotypes, and approaches businesses and other organizations take to address issues of workplace diversity.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 1100 and at least Sophomore standing.
Fulfills: D in LS Core
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MGT 3450 - Advanced Human Resource Management Credits: 4
Formerly: MGT3360
This course is designed to provide an advanced level of knowledge in the study of human resource management. Students will integrate the knowledge gained through previous coursework and experience and build on that conceptual foundation through class discussions, real-life case study, debates, and practical application. Covered topics include: training and development, needs assessment, learning and transfer of training, training program design, training evaluation, employee compensation, employee benefits, employer-sponsored retirement plans, employer-sponsored health insurance programs, disability insurance, life insurance, workers compensation, corporate & social responsibility, trends in human resource management, and expanding the domains of human resource competencies.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 3410
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MGT 3510 - International Management Credits: 4
Formerly: MGT3357
This course focuses on the basic elements that one must understand when doing business across borders. The primary purpose of the course is to create awareness of and sensitivity to the decisions confronting multinational business in order to prepare individuals to support companies’ moves from domestic to foreign environments. Students analyze the various external forces faced by geocentric leaders/managers. They examine operational issues and develop business strategies necessary for success in the global race for profitable growth. Lectures, class discussions, and case analyses help students to explore management and economic issues critical to the success of a geocentric employee/manager.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 1100 and at least Sophomore standing
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MGT 3520 - Global Issues in Management Credits: 4
Developments in the economic, political, and social global environments have increasingly affected businesses of all sizes and across several industries. Future managers need to be capable of understanding the impacts of these global trends to their organizations as well as of assessing the consequences of managerial practices. This course addresses how global issues, such as pandemics, economic nationalism, the rise of emerging and frontier markets, the fourth industrial revolution, global migration and demographic changes, poverty and inequality, and climate change impact the organizing and strategizing of both domestic firms and multinationals. This is a hands-on course in which students will debate the impact of these global issues.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 1100 and at least sophomore standing.
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MGT 3530 - Doing Business in Emerging Markets Credits: 4
Formerly: MGT3375
The primary purpose of the course is to generate understanding, awareness of, and sensitivity to the cross-cultural decisions and operational issues confronting multinational businesses as they enter emerging markets. Students explore the institutional development of emerging markets, how to locate and analyze opportunities there, create appropriate business and revenue models, and determine successful market entry strategies. This course also seeks to increase students’ awareness of and ability to think critically about differences related to race, gender, social class, ethnicity, economic status, nationality, religion, and inequality.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 1100 and at least sophomore standing. Students who have taken MGT 3510 International Management will be given preference. Maximum enrollment: 15 students.
Fulfills: X in LS Core.
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MGT 3540 - International Entrepreneurship Credits: 4
Formerly: MGT3370
This course introduces students to the opportunities and challenges of entrepreneurship and innovation from an international perspective. It focuses on what every entrepreneur or innovator needs to understand about today’s hypercompetitive global market. Students learn how to design a business to compete effectively in an international context and apply that learning to create new international ventures or social enterprises which they can enact in the future.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 1100 and at least Sophomore standing
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MGT 3620 - Quality Management Credits: 4
Formerly: MGT3308
This course provides an overview of the importance of quality in a rapidly changing business environment. Quality management principles, methods and tools will be introduced and requirements for successful implementation of a quality management program will be identified.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 3110 .
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MGT 3640 - Global Supply Chain Management Credits: 4
Formerly: MGT3381
This course focuses on the primary elements of a functional integrated global supply chain in for-profit and non-profit organizations. The primary purpose of the course is to explain and challenge students to understand the functions within a global supply chain, the interconnected nature of an integrated global supply chain, and the challenges faced by organizations to deliver perfect products into the hands of their consumers at the right time and at the right price point. Students analyze processes, organizational structure, talent, and systems required to be fully effective. Lectures, class discussions, experiential activities, and case analyses help students to explore what it takes to drive an integrated global supply chain.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 3110
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MGT 3720 - Database Management Systems Credits: 4
Formerly: MGT3315
Database management systems focuses on proper planning, design, and implementation techniques. The primary focus of the course is on conceptual database design using system analysis and design techniques; weekly lab assignments using Microsoft Access culminate in a team-based design and implementation project. Emphasis is on relational DBMS. Topics include: SQL, database design and implementation, data normalization, ad hoc query methods, input and output design, file maintenance, data warehousing, backup and recovery.
Fulfills: X in LS Core
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MGT 4020 - Second Business Internship Credits: 4
The second business internship is available to students who have completed their first internship (ACC4010, FIN4010, MGT4010, or MKT4010), the Sport Management Practicum (SPM4000), the Accounting Co-Op (ACC4000), or the Hospitality Management Practicum (HSP40000) and who would like to gain credit for another internship experience. Paid and unpaid internships are an opportunity for students to gain experience in actual work settings where they can apply their classroom and other prior learning. Students will work with their internship supervisor and their professor to gain insights into the daily routines and the overall process, activities, and content of a particular setting or industry that is different from their first internship experience. Internships may be in for-profit, not-for-profit or public sector organizations depending on the interests of the student. Does not satisfy a Global Management Concentration elective or a Management Concentration elective. Does not satisfy a Global Management minor, HR Management minor, Management minor or Business Administration minor elective
Prerequisite(s): MGT 4010 . Must submit application to be reviewed for approval prior to registration. Must be declare as a Global Management, Human Resource Management or Management concentration, or Business Administration or Management Minor
Note: If the student wishes to complete their second business internship at a company where they have already completed their first internship, it must be a significantly different work experience with a different supervisor. While there is no specific GPA requirement for the course, it is generally recommended that you have a minimum GPA of 2.70.The Internship must be secured (usually during the previous semester) and permission must be obtained from the professor prior to registration for the course.
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MGT 4100 - Strategic Analysis and Decision Making Credits: 4
Formerly: BUS4402
Strategic Analysis and Decision Making is a capstone course that exposes students to issues that concern the firm as a whole. Through the use of “real-world” case studies and sophisticated practitioner journal articles, students will be called upon to grapple with such strategic issues as sizing up an organization’s standing in the marketplace, differentiating between winning and mediocre strategies, and spotting ways to improve a company’s strategy execution. In this course student teams will meet with the teaching team one hour per week to discuss their analysis of the assigned readings and cases.
Prerequisite(s): FIN 2500 , MGT 2110 , MGT 3110 , MKT 2205
Fulfills: X and W in LS Core.
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MGT 4510 - Senior Seminar in Global Management Credits: 4
Formerly: MGT4450
This senior seminar is the capstone course in the Global Management concentration. It provides an opportunity for students to integrate and build upon the knowledge and understanding they have developed during their studies in that concentration. Students analyze current global issues from a variety of perspectives, and apply their knowledge of management, finance or economics, marketing, and international cultures to address those problems. Learning methods will include the extensive use of class discussions and debates, case studies, lectures, and research projects.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 3510 and Senior standing in Global Management concentration or minor.
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MGT 4800 - Directed Study in Management Credits: 4
An independent study course for superior senior business students under the direction of a faculty member. The student must identify his/her intention to apply for this course in the semester prior to actual enrollment. Approval must be obtained from the department chair and the faculty member involved. This cannot be used to replace a required management elective unless department approval is received.
Prerequisite(s): Faculty Consent
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MGT 4900 - Special Topics in Management Credits: 4
This course is designed to explore contemporary issues in Management. The specific topic varies each time the course is taught. Descriptions are available in the Lucey Center for Business Advising.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 1100 and at least Sophomore standing
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MKT 2205 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 4
Formerly: BUS2205
The marketing course introduces marketing as a functional area of a business enterprise. You will study numerous marketing principles and functions, including the marketing concept, the marketing mix, buyer behavior, market segmentation, product position, and marketing research, all within a global context.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 1100 .
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MKT 3300 - Marketing Strategy Credits: 4
This is the first course marketing concentrates take after the Principles of Marketing course. This course will include in-depth study and practical applications of key marketing concepts (i.e., marketing objectives, segmentation, targeting, positioning, customer lifetime value, competitive advantage, value proposition, product life cycle, and branding). Students will integrate their marketing knowledge with information about the environment to develop successful marketing strategies. Students tackle challenging marketing situations and cases, analyze data and information, engage in research, and develop recommendations. Students also present, write, and critique during the semester and work on developing these skills.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 2205 .
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MKT 3303 - Advertising and Promotion Credits: 4
The basic principles of advertising, direct marketing, sales promotion, public relations, publicity, and personal selling, as well as other forms of promotion are studied. The course will examine the factors affecting promotional decisions as well as the development of effective marketing communication strategies. Topics include establishment of objectives, identifying target audiences, budgeting, formulation, design and testing of message, media selection, and analysis of effectiveness in the context of an integrated marketing plan and ethical considerations. Students will have an opportunity to apply their analytical and creative skills by developing actual TV, radio, and print ads as well as write press releases using real world, practical, and contemporary communication case studies.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 2205 .
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MKT 3309 - Sales Management and Business Marketing Credits: 4
The course provides the student with broad exposures to all aspects of sales management including both formulation and implementation of the sales program. It addresses the broader issues of identifying the role of personal selling in the marketing mix as well as the more specific issues such as identifying customer needs and satisfying those needs through the sales of a product or service, including online sales. Emphasis is on the management of a sales force and the decision-making process relevant to the marketing of a product or service.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 2205 .
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MKT 3316 - Marketing of Services Credits: 4
The course examines the marketing methods and techniques used in the services sector, including professional services, health care, education, travel, financial and sports. Through readings and case study, the marketing accepts of the growing service industry are explored. Both non-profit and profit oriented organizations are examined.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 2205
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MKT 3318 - Retail Management Credits: 4
This course explores the changing character of the retail trade. It examines consumer buying behavior, store location techniques, buying and merchandising policies, pricing policies, and promotional activities of all types of retailers. Learning methods will include case studies, comprehensive research projects, extensive class discussions and site visits to malls and local retailers.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 2205 .
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MKT 3320 - Global Marketing Credits: 4
The course provides the student with exposure to global issues and concepts that are relevant to businesses. Topics include the dynamic and uncontrollable environment of global markets, assessing global market opportunities, and developing and implementing global marketing strategies. Students will have the opportunity to apply their research and analytical skills in the development of a marketing plan for a global product.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 2205 .
Fulfills: X in LS Core
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MKT 3355 - Consumer Behavior Credits: 4
Marketers base their plans on assumptions about consumer behavior. This course will introduce consumer behavior concepts, theories, models, and research studies to help us understand consumers - why they buy and how they make decisions. We will learn how consumers make choices and judgments, form relationships with brands, perceive and learn information, are impacted by friends and others, form and change attitudes, are motivated to act, and are influenced by a variety of internal ( i.e. individual) and external (e.g. social) factors. Understanding consumer behavior helps companies compete more effectively, design better products for consumers, and ultimately grow their businesses.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 2205 .
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MKT 3400 - Social Media Marketing Credits: 4
Businesses are currently facing a fundamental change in the ways that consumers interact with brands and each other. Social media has connected consumers with family and friends while also giving them considerable power over marketers and brands. This course offers an overview of how marketing has changed due to the increasing prominence of social media as a digital marketing tool. The curriculum of this course is designed to equip students with the relevant knowledge, perspectives, and practical skills required to both develop and present an effective social media marketing strategy.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 2205
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MKT 3500 - Marketing Analytics Credits: 4
Leading-edge companies in every industry are using analytics to replace intuition and guesswork in their decision-making. As a result, managers are collecting and analyzing enormous data sets to discover new patterns and insights. In this course, students will learn to use data analytical tools (e.g. Excel, R, Tableau, Hubspot, Google Analytics), programming language R & SQL, and analytics methods to develop their analytical skills. Students will learn how to handle business data from the beginning to the end of a project (i.e. collect, clean, interpret, and present business data). Students will also collaborate in teams to develop soft skills associated with data analytics projects (e.g. brainstorming, Slack communication, face-to-face communication, data translation, data presentation). During the course, students will have the opportunity to participate in real-world industrial analytics projects.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 2205 and MGT 2120
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MKT 4010 - Business Enterprise Internship Credits: 4
Formerly: BUS4850
The second business internship is available to students who have completed their first internship (ACC4010, FIN4010, MGT4010, or MKT4010), the Sport Management Practicum (SPM4000), the Accounting Co-Op (ACC4000), or the Hospitality Management Practicum (HSP40000) and who would like to gain credit for another internship experience. Paid and unpaid internships are an opportunity for students to gain experience in actual work settings where they can apply their classroom and other prior learning. Students will work with their internship supervisor and their professor to gain insights into the daily routines and the overall process, activities, and content of a particular setting or industry that is different from their first internship experience. Internships may be in for-profit, not-for-profit or public sector organizations depending on the interests of the student. Does not satisfy a Marketing Concentration elective or a Marketing minor elective.
Prerequisite(s): Must submit application to be reviewed for approval prior to registration. Must be declared as a Marketing concentration or Marketing minor.
Fulfills: X in LS Core
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MKT 4020 - Second Business Internship Credits: 4
The second business internship is available to students who have completed their first internship (ACC4010, FIN4010, MGT4010, or MKT4010), the Sport Management Practicum (SPM4000), the Accounting Co-Op (ACC4000), or the Hospitality Management Practicum (HSP40000) and who would like to gain credit for another internship experience. Paid and unpaid internships are an opportunity for students to gain experience in actual work settings where they can apply their classroom and other prior learning. Students will work with their internship supervisor and their professor to gain insights into the daily routines and the overall process, activities, and content of a particular setting or industry that is different from their first internship experience. Internships may be in for-profit, not-for-profit or public sector organizations depending on the interests of the student.
Notes:
If the student wishes to complete their second business internship at a company where they have already completed their first internship, it must be a significantly different work experience with a different supervisor.
While there is no specific GPA requirement for the course, it is generally recommended that you have a minimum GPA of 2.70.
The Internship must be secured (usually during the previous semester) and permission must be obtained from the professor prior to registration for the course.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 4010 and faculty permission.
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MKT 4420 - Marketing Research Credits: 4
Marketing Research plays an important role in providing timely and objective information to marketing decision makers. The primary objectives of this course are to introduce students to the research process and to some of the basic tools and techniques used in marketing research. Students will develop practical knowledge in identifying marketing problem areas, formulating research designs, selecting sources of data, constructing questionnaires, sampling methods, processing quantitative analysis, and reporting information by completing an Institutional Research Board approved marketing research project.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 2120 and MKT 3300 and Junior or Senior standing.
Fulfills: X in LS Core
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MKT 4800 - Directed Study in Marketing Credits: 4
An independent study course for superior senior students under the direction of a faculty member. Approval must be obtained from the department chair and the faculty member involved. This cannot be used to replace a required Marketing elective unless department approval is received.
Prerequisite(s): Faculty Consent Required
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MKT 4900 - Special Topics in Marketing Credits: 4
This course is designed to explore contemporary issues in Marketing. The specific topic varies each time the course is taught. Descriptions are available in the Lucey Center for Business Advising.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 2205
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MKT 4980 - Marketing Seminar Credits: 4
A required capstone course for Marketing concentrates that integrates the total marketing effort by use of an experiential learning exercise in which students practice the design, implementation and control of global business strategies. Students participate in a sophisticated business simulation that is designed to capture the qualitative and quantitative dimensions of business decision-making within the context of an international business enterprise. Students essentially run an international start-up business for the semester. The problems and opportunities encountered require total immersion into the business enterprise as well as international relationships and economic trends. The course enables the student to apply what has been learned in other business courses.
Prerequisite(s): MKT 3300 and Senior standing.
Fulfills: X in LS Core
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MTH 1000 - Concepts in Algebra Credits: 4
A one semester course designed to develop fundamental algebraic and problem-solving concepts and skills. Topics include linear, quadratic, square root, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions and equations. This course utilizes individual investigation, problem-solving, and writing in order to enhance students’ understanding of algebraic models and the problem-solving process. Students are expected to work independently, with the assistance of the professor and math fellow(s), through an online experience that is personalized and continuously adaptive based on individual performance. A laptop/iPad and a scientific calculator are required. This course is open only to students whose Placement Assessment results indicate that they need further preparation for subsequent mathematics courses.
Fulfills: Q in LS Core
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MTH 1003 - Introductory Mathematics for Business Credits: 4
A one-semester course designed to develop algebraic and quantitative problem-solving skills. Students will use algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions as well as fundamental concepts of probability to solve applied problems selected primarily from the field of business. Graphing calculator is required. We recommend TI-84+. This course is not open to students who have credit for MTH1002, MTH 1016 or any math course numbered MTH 1115 or higher. This course is only open to majors and minors in the Girard School of Business.
Fulfills: Q in LS Core
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MTH 1016 - Precalculus Credits: 4
This course develops students’ mathematical problem-solving skills and prepares students for courses in calculus and the sciences. Emphasis is on the creation and use of functions and graphs to explain the relationship between quantities in applied problems. Types of functions investigated include linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and their inverses. Graphing calculator is required. We recommend TI-84+. This course is not open to students who have credit for any math course numbered MTH 1115 or higher.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 1000 or exemption from MTH 1000 through the Mathematics Placement Assessment.
Fulfills: Q in LS Core
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MTH 1115 - Calculus and Quantitative Methods for Business Credits: 4
A one-semester course in algebra, probability, and differential and integral calculus of algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions. At the end of the course, the student should understand the mechanics of all these mathematical techniques and appreciate their use in business applications. These skills should prepare the student for further study in quantitative courses in business, statistics, and economics. Graphing calculator is required. We recommend TI-84+.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 1003 or exemption from MTH 1003 through the Mathematics Placement Assessment.
Fulfills: Q and STEM in LS Core.
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MTH 1117 - Calculus of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions Credits: 1
A one-credit course for students missing coverage of exponential and logarithmic functions in their transfer calculus course. This course provides the necessary algebraic and calculus material to complete credit equivalency for MTH 1217 Calculus I and allow those students to enroll in MTH 1218 Calculus II. Course is not open to students with credit for MTH 1217.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Mathematics Department.
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MTH 1217 - Calculus I Credits: 4
A first course in calculus for functions of a single variable. Limits, derivatives, and integrals of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and applications of differentiation, including related rates, optimization, and the evaluation of indeterminate forms will be covered. Graphing calculator is required. We recommend TI-84+.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 1016 or exemption from MTH 1016 through the Mathematics Placement Assessment.
Fulfills: Q and STEM in LS Core.
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MTH 1218 - Calculus II Credits: 4
A continuation of MTH 1217 for functions of a single variable. Includes techniques and applications of integration, sequences, and series, including Taylor series. Graphing calculator is required. We recommend TI-84+.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 1217 .
Fulfills: Q and STEM in LS Core.
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MTH 1314 - Discrete Mathematics Credits: 4
An introduction to mathematics for first-year math majors exposing the student to a breadth of topics in the discipline while developing skills in written and oral communication of mathematical ideas, problem solving, and theorem proving. Topics include an introduction to number theory, logic, proofs, graph theory, combinatorics, and discrete probability.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum score of 28 on the Mathematics Placement Assessment or MTH 1016 .
Fulfills: Q and STEM in LS Core.
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MTH 1412 - Foundations of Mathematics II Credits: 4
This course is designed for prospective elementary teachers and has two overarching themes: (1) to investigate why mathematical operations and procedures work as they do in geometry and probability and, in the process, to develop proficiency and an appreciation of the value of mathematics, and (2) to develop an ability to explain one’s reasoning clearly in written and spoken language. Individual and group problem-solving activities, pattern exploration, and model construction will provide students with a variety of opportunities to build their own deep understanding of foundational mathematical concepts and procedures. The topics to be covered are algebraic modeling; plane, solid, and spherical geometry; measurement; and probability and statistics. This course is only open to students from the Winston School of Education and Social Policy.
Prerequisite(s): MTE 1410 and MTE 1411 .
Fulfills: Q, STEM, and X in LS Core.
When Offered: Spring semester
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MTH 1505 - Applied Statistics and Probability for Engineers Credits: 4
An introduction to applied statistical and probability methods in engineering dealing with discrete and continuous variables, estimation, tests of hypotheses, regression, and control charts. Statistical computer packages will be used in connection with some of the material studied. Graphing calculator is required. We recommend TI-84+.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 1217 .
Corequisite(s): MTH 1218
Fulfills: Q in LS Core.
When Offered: Spring semester.
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MTH 2219 - Calculus III Credits: 4
Functions in parametric form and the calculus of these functions, including polar, cylindrical, and spherical coordinates. Vectors in two and three dimensional space and the calculus of vector-valued functions. Lines, planes, and surfaces in three dimensional space. The calculus of functions of several variables: limits, partial and directional derivatives, gradient, tangent planes and normal lines, relative maxima and minima, double and triple integrals in rectangular and polar form. Graphing calculator is required. We recommend TI-84+. Computer algebra software may also be required.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 1218 .
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MTH 2220 - Differential Equations Credits: 4
An introduction to ordinary differential equations and their use in science and engineering. Topics include first order separable, linear, homogeneous, and exact equations; higher order linear equations and first order linear systems; elementary numerical methods; and an introduction to planar dynamical systems and their local phase portraits at critical points. An emphasis is placed on linear equations and systems and their solution using techniques such as eigenvalues, variation of parameters, Laplace transform, and power series. Graphing calculator is required. We recommend TI-84+.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 2219 or consent of the instructor.
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MTH 2423 - Topics in Geometry Credits: 4
Selected topics from Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries. Emphasis is placed on exploring different types of geometry and the writing of proofs.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 1314 and MTH 1218 or consent of the instructor.
When Offered: Fall semester of even-numbered years.
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MTH 2527 - Probability and Statistics I Credits: 4
A calculus-based treatment of probability and statistics for situations involving one random variable or population. Calculating probabilities using counting techniques, set theory, discrete and continuous random variables. Descriptive statistics, central limit theorem, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing for mean and proportion. Simple linear regression and chi-square test. Statistical software used throughout this course.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 1218 .
Fulfills: Q in LS Core.
When Offered: Fall semester.
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MTH 2528 - Probability and Statistics II Credits: 4
A calculus-based treatment of probability and statistics for situations involving two random variables or populations. Joint probability distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis tests, analysis of variance, and nonparametric statistics. Statistical software used throughout this course.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 2219 and MTH 2527 .
When Offered: Spring semester.
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MTH 2644 - Combinatorics and Graph Theory Credits: 4
An introduction to the basic techniques and modes of reasoning for combinatorial problem solving. Emphasis on the three principal aspects of combinatorial reasoning: the systematic analysis of different possibilities, the exploration of the logical structure of a problem, and ingenuity. Topics include the basic properties of graphs, isomorphisms, planarity, Hamilton and Euler cycles, and graph coloring in graph theory and the basic counting rules, generating functions, recurrence relations, and inclusion-exclusion in enumeration.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 1314 and MTH 1218 .
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MTH 2650 - Knot Theory Credits: 4
An introduction to the mathematical theory of knots, with emphasis on knot invariants, including tricolorability, unknotting number, bridge number, genus, and knot polynomials. Applications to other areas of mathematics as well as to biology, chemistry, and physics will also be explored.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 1314 and MTH 1218 .
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MTH 3335 - Linear Algebra Credits: 4
An introduction to linear algebra and its applications. This course will cover systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, vector spaces and change of basis, inner product spaces and orthogonality, linear transformations, and eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Graphing calculators and mathematical software technology will be used to illustrate computational and numerical issues. Graphing calculator is required. We recommend TI-84+.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 1218 .
When Offered: Fall semester.
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MTH 3400 - Readings in Mathematics Credits: 4
A course in readings in mathematical literature and in mathematical writing. Selected topics will be investigated within their historical and cultural context. Recent developments in the mathematical sciences will also be explored. Each student will be responsible for reading selected articles, writing several papers, completing a portfolio of quantitative problems, and researching a topic for final presentation.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 1314 and MTH 1218 .
Fulfills: W in LS Core.
When Offered: Fall semester of odd-numbered years.
Note: This course is offered as writing intensive and fulfills the W in LS Core.
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MTH 3701 - Modeling and Simulation Credits: 4
Introduction to modeling and computer simulation. Examples will be drawn from numerous areas in the physical, biological, and social sciences, and business. Probabilistic as well as deterministic models will be considered.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 2220 , and CSC 1610 or CSC 1611, or consent of the instructor.
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