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MGMT 366 - Entrepreneurship (4)
Students will develop entrepreneurial mindsets, learn about the entrepreneurial process through exposure to creative problem solving, design thinking, idea modeling, business model canvas, and lean startup methodologies. Further, students will conduct market analysis, develop financial projections, write business plans, and craft pitch decks. The course will conclude with individual students and student teams pitching their business ideas before an audience. No credit given to students who have credit for either MGMT 360 or 363. Prerequisite: ACCT 215. Typically Fall.
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MGMT 367 - Introduction to Business Analytics (2)
Introduces students to quantitative methods for assessing large data sets in an effort to improve managerial decision-making. Focus will be on providing the foundation needed to apply business analytics to real world case studies. Class will include laboratory time to explore methods in a computer-based environment. Topics will include clustering, regression, and forecasting. Previous familiarity with statistics is assumed. Prerequisite: grade of C or better in STAT 185 or 225. Typically odd years Spring.
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MGMT 368 - Digital and Social Media Marketing (2)
Examines how social media can be used to build profitable relationships with various stakeholders of organizations. Through lectures, discussions and case studies, students will explore various social media platforms and learn how to utilize them for improving marketing efforts of businesses. Prerequisite: MGMT 250. Typically Spring.
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MGMT 380 - Management Science (4)
Focuses on the application of both quantitative and qualitative methods to support managerial decision making. Emphasis is placed on a number of techniques that help the student to formulate, analyze, and make recommendations regarding the resolution of complex managerial problems. Prerequisite: STAT 185 or STAT 225 or PSYC 202. Pre- or corequisite: MGMT 230. Fall and Spring.
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MGMT 386 - Management Information Systems (4)
Introduces students to the management of information; integrated systems and general systems concepts in the planning, development, implementation and control of information. Prerequisite: ACCT 215. Pre-or corequisites: ACCT 216 and MGMT 230. Fall and Spring.
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MGMT 388 - Strategies for Leading Change (2)
Examines theoretical change models, explores the experiences of visionary leaders of change, and investigates the various issues in leading a change initiative. Students, as potential leaders of change, will learn problem-solving strategies for transforming ideas into practice. For students interested in social entrepreneurship and leadership in governmental, non-profit, for-profit and community organizations. Prerequisite: sophomore standing. Typically Spring.
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MGMT 398 - Global Management (4)
Provides an overview of the opportunities and risks organizations face in the global business environment. Students will identify, explain, and analyze concepts and strategies involved in managing in a global environment. The course emphasizes the economic, cultural, political, and institutional factors that managers must consider when conducting business in foreign countries. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Pre-or corequisite: MGMT 230. Fall and Spring.
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MGMT 405 - Advanced Topics in Global Business (2)
Examines topics such as multinational foreign expansion strategies, strategic alliances, operating in emerging markets and developing economies, and designing effective organizational structures for multinational operations. Students will explore the global strategy decisions of multinational corporations using current global topics and lessons from contemporary case studies. Prerequisite: MGMT 398. See department chair.
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MGMT 407 - Global Finance (2)
Provides an in-depth look at the global financial markets from the perspective of both the multinational corporation and the individual investor. Topics related to the multinational corporation include global capital budgeting, raising debt and equity globally, and global tax and working capital management. The course further examines the perspective of the international investor though topics such as international investment portfolio management and diversification. Prerequisite: ECON 306; MGMT 398. Spring.
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MGMT 423 - Seminar in Public Management and Leadership (2)
This upper-level seminar course examines the study and practice of managing and leading in the public sector. Special attention is given to the exploration of a diverse array of issues that influence the work of public managers from both the macro organization theory and micro organization behavior perspectives. Such topics include bureaucratic discretion, the performance and accountability paradox, employee motivation, intra-and interorganizational power dynamics, and human resource management and development, among others. Seminal and contemporary readings, along with topical case studies, are explored with an emphasis on theory application and problem solving at the local, state, and federal levels. Prerequisites: Junior standing and any 200-level or higher course in ECON, MGMT, POLS or SOC. See department chair.
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MGMT 424 - Seminar in Organizational Power and Politics (2)
This upper-level seminar course examines political behavior within and among organizations in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Students will explore the varying sources of power in organizational life and how individuals, groups, and organizations use political tactics and strategies to shape agendas and achieve goals. Classical and modern writings on power and politics in society, government, and business, with special attention to leadership, unethical behaviors, and group dynamics are explored. Prerequisites: Junior standing and any 200-level or higher course in ECON, MGMT, POLS, PSYC or SOC. See department chair.
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MGMT 426 - Strategic Decision Making (2)
Focuses on strategic decision-making in situations where individuals must interact with one another. These include both cooperative and competitive scenarios. Topics include bargaining, social dilemmas, resource division, and auctions. Prerequisites: Junior standing and one course from MGMT 380, ECON 102, STAT 185 or STAT 225. Typically even years Spring.
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MGMT 427 - Systemic Decision Making (4)
Systems thinking is espoused by many as an essential skill in today’s workplace and as a requirement of a globally engaged citizenry. But how does one think systemically? The course uses an interdisciplinary perspective in understanding and addressing complex situations in a holistic manner, and will help students think about, act on, and observe complex phenomena in an effort to make improved decisions in today’s complex, interconnected, and global environment. Students from any major are encouraged to enroll in this course. Prerequisite: MGMT 380 or permission of instructor. Typically even years Fall.
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MGMT 453 - Marketing and the Consumer (4)
The study of the process whereby producers understand the needs and desires of the consumer, combined with a careful analysis of the marketing techniques required to reach the consumer. Prerequisite: MGMT 250. Typically Fall.
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MGMT 458 - Marketing Strategy (2)
The selection and evaluation of the appropriate marketing mix needed to achieve the overall objectives of an organization. Emphasis is placed on the case method. Prerequisites: MGMT 250 and senior standing. See department chair.
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MGMT 480 - Management Strategies and Policy (4)
This capstone course integrates the functional areas of general management, and includes an analysis of the internal organization and the external environment. It involves the development of strategies, policies, structure and leadership to pursue organizational purposes and goals with sensitivity to competing stakeholders. Prerequisite: Senior standing; ACCT 216 or 301; ACCT 340 or MGMT 386; ECON 306; MGMT 300. Fall and Spring.
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MGMT 481 - Leadership in Organizations (2)
Provides students with a thorough overview of various leadership perspectives, styles, and theories. The goal will be to develop an understanding of effective leadership development at the individual, group/team, and organizational level. Leadership principles will be applied to many management topics, including motivation, diversity, ethics, team dynamics, international business, and organization change. Concepts will be reinforced with assigned readings, case analyses and interactive exercises. Prerequisite: MGMT 230 and Junior standing. Spring.
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MGMT 488 - Consulting Practicum (3)
Students, under the supervision of a faculty mentor, will work collaboratively in a consulting team responsible for helping a client organization solve a particular problem in the areas of marketing, finance, productions, human resource, and/or entrepreneurship, among others. Applying concepts, theories, and best practices learned in previous coursework, students will analyze and evaluate quantitative/qualitative data in a problem context for the purposes of preparing a deliverable solution that meets the specific needs of the client. The organizations will vary in size and scope, and may include for-profit, non-profit, and public sector governmental entities. Prerequisites: a minimum of 30 required credit hours in the Management major (courses may be from MGMT, ACCT, and/or ECON); Senior standing with 3.00 major GPA; and permission of the instructor. Every year.
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MGMT 489 - Project-Based Internship (3)
Semester long, project-based internship with a participating host organization, preferably in the Western North Carolina area, typically scheduled for Management students in their senior year. Specific information is available from the Department Internship Coordinator. Prerequisite: a minimum of 30 credit hours required in the Management major (courses may be from MGMT, ACCT, and/or ECON); and permission of the department internship coordinator. Fall and Spring.
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MGMT 499 - Undergraduate Research in Management (1-6)
Independent research under the supervision of a department faculty mentor. Prerequisite: MGMT 352 or an appropriate social science methods course approved by the chairperson; submission and approval of research proposal by the supervising departmental faculty member and chairperson (see https://mgmtacct.unca.edu/undergraduate-research). Fall and Spring.
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Management - Special Topics |
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MGMT 171-4 - Special Topics in Management (1-4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. Prerequisites: as indicated for the respective courses. See department chair.
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MGMT 271-4 - Special Topics in Management (1-4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. Prerequisites: as indicated for the respective courses. See department chair.
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MGMT 371-4 - Special Topics in Management (1-4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. Prerequisites: as indicated for the respective courses. See department chair.
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MGMT 471-4 - Special Topics in Management (1-4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. Prerequisites: as indicated for the respective courses. See department chair.
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Mass Communication |
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MCOM 104 - Media, Ethics and Society (4)
Explores various media systems and their impact on individuals, economies, and culture. Media channels surveyed include newspapers, magazines, film, radio, television, and the Internet as well as supporting industries such as public relations and advertising. Emphasis is placed on ethics in mass communication practice and developing media literacy. Fall and Spring.
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MCOM 201 - Basic Journalism (4)
Introduction to the theory and process of journalism. Students develop skills in gathering and writing information in a fair and accurate manner suitable for presentation in the media. Course focuses on the separation of opinion from factual reporting, the cultivation of credible sources, and the exploration of various genres of news writing. The course contains a required laboratory component. Prerequisite: LANG 120. Fall and Spring.
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MCOM 293 - Mass Media Workshop (2-4)
Development and practice of media production skills for journalism and public relations. Topics will vary and will be indicated in the titles of individual sections. The courses may contain a non-credit required laboratory component. MCOM 293 may be repeated with different topic subheadings. Prerequisite: MCOM 201. Fall and Spring.
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MCOM 294 - Mass Media Workshop (2-4)
Development and practice of media production skills for journalism and public relations. Topics will vary and will be indicated in the titles of individual sections. The courses may contain a non-credit required laboratory component. MCOM 294 may be repeated with different topic subheadings. Prerequisite: MCOM 201. Fall and Spring.
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MCOM 295 - Mass Media Workshop (2-4)
Development and practice of media production skills for journalism and public relations. Topics will vary and will be indicated in the titles of individual sections. The courses may contain a non-credit required laboratory component. MCOM 295 may be repeated with different topic subheadings. Prerequisite: MCOM 201. Fall and Spring.
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MCOM 352 - Professional Internship (4)
Students who have a grade point average of at least 2.5 in MCOM and VMP courses may apply for a professional internship in any media field by completing an Internship Application, available from the instructor of the course. Prerequisites: MCOM 104, 201, VMP 205, a GPA of 2.5 or higher in MCOM/VMP courses, and permission of instructor. (Grading is S/U). Fall and Spring.
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MCOM 393 - Issues in Media Studies (4)
Exploration of important current issues in Mass Communication, particularly Journalism and Public Relations. Topics will vary and will be indicated in the titles of individual sections. Courses may contain a non-credit required laboratory component. MCOM 393 may be repeated with different topic subheadings. Prerequisite: MCOM 104 or 201, depending on section topic. Fall and Spring.
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MCOM 394 - Issues in Media Studies (4)
Exploration of important current issues in Mass Communication, particularly Journalism and Public Relations. Topics will vary and will be indicated in the titles of individual sections. Courses may contain a non-credit required laboratory component. MCOM 394 may be repeated with different topic subheadings. Prerequisite: MCOM 104 or 201, depending on section topic. Fall and Spring.
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MCOM 395 - Issues in Media Studies (4)
Exploration of important current issues in Mass Communication, particularly Journalism and Public Relations. Topics will vary and will be indicated in the titles of individual sections. Courses may contain a non-credit required laboratory component. MCOM 395 may be repeated with different topic subheadings. Prerequisite: MCOM 104 or 201, depending on section topic. Fall and Spring.
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MCOM 490 - Mass Communication Law and Ethics (4)
A study of the legal sanctions and constitutional freedoms affecting print and broadcast media. Through inquiry into the responsibilities of the media and a discussion of specific ethical problems, students will learn basic legal research techniques and will complete a basic legal research project. Prerequisite: MCOM 104. Fall and Spring.
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MCOM 491 - Media Studies Seminar (4)
Capstone experiences exploring specific Mass Communication subjects in- depth, focusing particularly on journalism, public relations or advanced print media skills. Topics will vary and will be indicated in the titles of individual sections. MCOM 491 may be repeated with different topic subheadings. Prerequisite: MCOM 104, 201; VMP 205 and 8 hours of MCOM or VMP at the 300 or 400 level. See department chair.
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MCOM 492 - Mass Communication Theories (4)
A survey of theories of human communication behavior related to the mass media. Characteristics of mass audience and media channels; application of the theories to create more effective communication, with study of the research methods by which social scientists examine the effectiveness of communicative strategies. Prerequisite: MCOM 104. Fall and Spring.
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MCOM 495 - Media Studies Seminar (4)
Capstone experiences exploring specific Mass Communication subjects in- depth, focusing particularly on journalism, public relations or advanced print media skills. Topics will vary and will be indicated in the titles of individual sections. MCOM 495 may be repeated with different topic subheadings. Prerequisite: MCOM 104, 201; VMP 205 and 8 hours of MCOM or VMP at the 300 or 400 level. See department chair.
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MCOM 496 - Media Studies Seminar (4)
Capstone experiences exploring specific Mass Communication subjects in- depth, focusing particularly on journalism, public relations or advanced print media skills. Topics will vary and will be indicated in the titles of individual sections. MCOM 496 may be repeated with different topic subheadings. Prerequisite: MCOM 104, 201; VMP 205 and 8 hours of MCOM or VMP at the 300 or 400 level. See department chair.
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MCOM 499 - Undergraduate Research in Mass Communication (1-6)
Independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor. An IP grade may be awarded at discretion of instructor. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. Fall and Spring.
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MCOM 171-4 - Special Topics in Mass Communication (1-4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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MCOM 271-4 - Special Topics in Mass Communication (1-4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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MCOM 371-4 - Special Topics in Mass Communication (1-4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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MCOM 471-4 - Special Topics in Mass Communication (1-4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Note: Enrollment in 300-400 level MAE courses requires students to have matriculated into the program at NC State and declared their major at UNC Asheville.
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MAE 201 - Engineering Thermodynamics I (3)
Introduction to the concept of energy and the laws governing the transfers and transformations of energy. Emphasis on thermodynamic properties and the First and Second Law analysis of systems and control volumes. Integration of these concepts into the analysis of basic power cycles is introduced. Prerequisites: MATH 291; PHYS 222. Fall.
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MAE 206 - Engineering Statics (3)
Basic concepts of forces in equilibrium. Distributed forces, frictional forces. Inertial properties. Application to machines, structures and systems. Prerequisite: grade of C or better in MATH 192 and PHYS 221. Fall and Spring.
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MAE 208 - Engineering Dynamics (3)
Kinematics and kinetics of particles in rectangular, cylindrical and curvilinear coordinate systems; energy and momentum methods for particles; kinetics of systems of particles; kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies in two and three dimensions; motion relative to rotating coordinate systems. Prerequisites: grade of C- or better in MAE 206; MATH 291. Spring.
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MAE 214 - Solid Mechanics (3)
Concepts and theories of internal force, stress, strain and strength of structural element under static loading conditions. Constitutive behavior for linear elastic structures. Deflection and stress analysis procedures for bars, beams and shafts. Introduction to matrix analysis of structures. Prerequisites: grade of C- or better in MAE 206; MATH 291. Spring.
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MAE 308 - Fluid Mechanics (3)
Development of the basic equations of fluid mechanics in general and specialized form. Application to a variety of topics including fluid statics; inviscid, incompressible fluid flow; design of Fluid dynamic system. Prerequisites: grade of C- or better in MAE 208; MATH 291. Fall.
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MAE 310 - Heat Transfer Fundamentals (3)
Analysis of steady state and transient one and multidimensional heat conduction employing both analytical methods and numerical techniques. Integration of principles and concepts of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics to the development of practical convective heat transfer relations relevant to mechanical engineers. Heat transfer by the mechanism of radiation heat transfer. Prerequisites: grade of C- or better in MAE 201; grade of C- or better in either ECE 220 or MATH 394. Fall.
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MAE 315 - Dynamics of Machines (3)
Application of dynamics to the analysis and design of machine and mechanical components. Motions resulting from applied loads, and the forces required to produce specified motions. Introduction to mechanical vibration, free and forced response of discrete and continuous systems. Prerequisite: grade of C- or better MAE 208; grade of C- or better on either ECE 220 or MATH 394. Fall.
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MAE 316 - Strength of Mechanical Components (3)
Analysis and design of mechanical components based on deflection, material, static strength and fatigue requirements. Typical components include beams, shafts, pressure vessels and bolted and welded joints. Classical and modern analysis and design techniques. Computer analysis using the finite element method. Material and manufacturing considerations in design. Prerequisite: grade of C- or better in MAE 214. Spring.
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MAE 435 - Principles of Automatic Control (3)
Study of linear feedback control systems using transfer functions. Transient and steady state responses. Stability and dynamic analyses using time response and frequency response techniques. Compensation methods. Classical control theory techniques for determination and modification of the dynamic response of a system. Synthesis and design applications to typical mechanical engineering control systems. Introduction to modern control theory. Prerequisite: MAE 315. Spring.
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CCS 560 - Seminar in Climate Change and Society (3)
Interdisciplinary seminar on questions of human nature and human values raised by the study of climate change and society. Topics include the fundamentals of climate change science, and provide tools for decision-making, modeling, and communicating climate science to the general public to improve the understanding of how these issues impact the human condition. May be repeated as topics vary.
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ENG 520 - Seminar in English (3)
Interdisciplinary seminar on questions of human nature and human values raised by the study of literature, linguistics, and the process of creative writing. May be repeated as topics vary.
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MLAS 500 - Human Condition (3)
An introduction to interdisciplinary studies at the graduate level. This gateway seminar for the Master of Liberal Arts and Sciences Program offers an opportunity to examine topics that address our fundamental human nature from a multitude of perspectives—intimate and immediate as well as analytical and more removed. Students will develop scholarly research, writing, and analytical thinking skills. Must be taken as part of the first 9 hours of coursework in the MLAS program. Exceptions must be approved by the director. Fall and Spring.
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MLAS 520 - Seminar in the Humanities (3)
Interdisciplinary seminars on questions of human nature and human values raised in the humanities, but drawing on insights from the natural and social sciences as well. Some seminars emphasize the creative writing process. May be repeated as topics vary.
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MLAS 540 - Seminar on Globalization Past and Present (3)
Interdisciplinary seminars on questions of human nature and human values within the context of Globalization. These seminars are taught from the perspective of the social sciences, but draw on insights from the humanities and natural sciences as well. May be repeated as topics vary.
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MLAS 560 - Seminar on Science and Human Values (3)
Interdisciplinary seminars on questions of human nature and human values raised by the natural sciences, but drawing on insights from the humanities and social sciences as well. May be repeated as topics vary.
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MLAS 599 - Directed Research in the Master of Liberal Arts and Sciences (1-3)
Independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor or with an interdisciplinary team of faculty. An IP grade may be awarded at the discretion of the instructor. Students may take Directed Research twice for a total of 6 hours of credit, in any combination of MLAS 599, ENG 599 and CCS 599. Fall and Spring.
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MLAS 610 - Tutorial (1-3)
Individual study supervised by a faculty member. Topics are chosen after consultation between student, graduate advisor, and faculty member. Course may be repeated as subject matter changes for a total of 6 hours of credit.
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MLAS 681 - Capstone Project (3-6)
An independent, interdisciplinary project under the direction of a faculty supervisor. The graduate project reflects an emphasis or interest that the student has discovered in the MLAS program. The Capstone Project includes, but is not limited to, a work of written analysis, and may involve academic research, applied research or creative work. The Capstone Project is a formal process that requires the development and submission of a proposal, structured study with a faculty supervisor, and exit interview with the faculty supervisor and the MLAS advisor (who serves as the second reader of the project). The completed project is retained in the MLAS archive in Ramsey Library. (Grading S/U/IP). Students who receive an IP grade for MLAS 681 will have two (2) additional semesters in which to complete and defend their projects. Course may be repeated once for a total of 6 hours of credit. Fall and Spring.
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CCS 571-3 - Special Topics in Climate Change and Society (1-3)
Courses not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.
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CCS 671-3 - Special Topics in Climate Change and Society (1-3)
Courses not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.
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ENG 571-3 - Special Topics in English (1-3)
Courses not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.
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ENG 671-3 - Special Topics in English (1-3)
Courses not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.
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MLAS 571-3 - Special Topics in Master of Liberal Arts (1-3)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.
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MLAS 671-3 - Special Topics in Master of Liberal Arts and Sciences (1-3)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.
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MSE 201 - Structure and Properties of Engineering Materials (3)
Introduction to the fundamental physical principles governing the structure and constitution of metallic and nonmetallic materials and the relationships among these principles and the mechanical, physical and chemical properties of engineering materials. Prerequisite: grade of C or better in CHEM 132. Fall.
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Mathematics |
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MATH 155 - Quantitative Literacy (4)
Topics from financial math, statistics, mathematical modeling, the mathematics of art and music, symbolic logic, set theory, theories of voting, practical geometry, and network theory are explored with an emphasis on problem solving. Fall and Spring.
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MATH 167 - Precalculus (4)
A study of rational, algebraic, exponential and trigonometric functions and their applications. Topics will include graphing, the solving of equations and mathematical modeling. This course is primarily for students who need to take Calculus I but do not have a sufficient mathematics background to do so. Prerequisite: the equivalent of two years of high school algebra. Fall and Spring.
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MATH 191 - Calculus I (4)
An introduction to limits, continuity, derivatives and integrals, with emphasis on the calculus of polynomial, rational and algebraic functions; a balanced presentation of the theory and application of differential and integral calculus. Prerequisite: MATH 167 or placement, or permission of instructor. Fall and Spring.
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MATH 192 - Calculus II (4)
The calculus of exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions, the Mean Value Theorem, indeterminate forms, improper integrals and infinite series. Prerequisite: MATH 191. Note: MATH 167, 191, 192 and 291 may not be taken out of sequence. Fall and Spring.
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MATH 211 - Structure of Mathematics: Algebra and Number Systems (3)
An intuitive development of the real number system with emphasis on problem solving. Topics include set theory, fundamentals of arithmetic and number theory, and basic algebraic structures. This course is designed for elementary licensure students. Prerequisite: at least 30 semester hours. Fall.
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MATH 215 - Structure of Mathematics: Geometry and Statistics (3)
A study of the fundamental mathematical principles on which geometry and statistics are based. Topics include descriptive statistics, basic probability, measurements of length, area and volume, equivalency, and study of geometric structures. This course is designed for elementary licensure students. Prerequisite: at least 30 semester hours. Spring.
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MATH 242 - Mathematical Software (2)
Introduction to computational software used in mathematical investigation. Activities include but are not limited to visualization, programming, and computational investigations. Software may include Mathematica, Matlab, or similar packages. May be repeated as topics vary for a total of 4 hours credit. Prerequisite: MATH 191. See department chair.
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MATH 251 - Discrete Mathematics (3)
Introductory logic and Boolean algebra, mathematical induction, recursion and difference equations, combinatorics, graph theory and modeling. Prerequisite: MATH 191. Spring.
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MATH 280 - Introduction to the Foundations of Mathematics (3)
Set theory, functions and relations, the structure of the real number system, deductive logic and the nature of proof, and axiomatic systems. Pre- or corequisite: MATH 192. Fall and Spring.
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MATH 291 - Calculus III (4)
Functions of several variables, with emphasis on partial differential and multiple integration; introduction to vector analysis; may include an introduction to line and surface integrals. Prerequisite: MATH 192. Note: MATH 167, 191, 192 and 291 may not be taken out of sequence. Fall and Spring.
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MATH 303 - History of Mathematics (3)
A study of the historical development of mathematical thought. Topics may include investigations of different number systems, the logical foundations of geometry, the development of calculus, and the emergence of modern mathematics. Prerequisite: MATH 291. Even years Spring.
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MATH 332 - Geometry (3)
Euclidean geometry and the fifth postulate; hyperbolic and elliptic geometries, the consistency of non-Euclidean geometries, and projective geometry. Prerequisites: MATH 280, 291. Odd years Fall.
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MATH 365 - Linear Algebra I (3)
Study of the theory and applications of systems of linear equations, vector spaces, matrices, linear transformations, determinants and eigen-vectors. Specific topics include inner product spaces, Gram-Schmidt orthogonalization and the diagonalization of matrices. Prerequisite: MATH 192 or 251. Fall and Spring.
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MATH 366 - Linear Algebra II (3)
An in-depth treatment of topics introduced in MATH 365. Examples are the Hamilton-Cayley theorem, Markov chains, orthogonal systems and singular value decomposition. Prerequisites: MATH 280, 365. Even years Spring.
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MATH 368 - Theory of Numbers (3)
Divisibility, prime numbers, congruences, linear and non-linear Diophantine equations, quadratic residues, representations as sums, and continued fractions. Prerequisite: MATH 280. Odd years Spring.
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MATH 381 - Problems in Mathematics (1)
This course meets once per week for the purpose of discussing and solving a variety of mathematical problems and concepts not normally covered in traditional courses. Problem-solving methods will be discussed. Topics may include, for example, number theory, coding theory, geometry, probability and optimization. Prerequisite: MATH 291 and at least junior standing; or permission of instructor. Fall.
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MATH 391 - Advanced Calculus (3)
Topics in Vector Calculus, including Implicit Function Theorem, Gradient Fields, Green’s Theorem, Divergence Theorem and Stokes’ Theorem. Prerequisite: MATH 291; or permission of instructor. MATH 365 is recommended. Even years Spring.
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MATH 394 - Differential Equations (3)
Existence and uniqueness of solutions of differential equations; separable, homogeneous, and exact equations; the Laplace transform; elementary numerical and infinite series methods; Fourier series; and various applications. Prerequisite: MATH 291. Fall and Spring.
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MATH 395 - Partial Differential Equations (3)
First and second order partial differential equations, their derivations, methods of solution, and applications to the physical sciences. Prerequisites: MATH 291, 394. Odd years Spring.
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MATH 397 - Chaos and Fractals (3)
The study of nonlinear iterated function systems in one and higher dimensions. Topics may include periodicity, chaotic dynamics, structural stability, strange attractors, and fractal geometry. Numerical experimentation with personal computers will be part of the course. Prerequisite: MATH 291. Odd years Fall.
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MATH 398 - Complex Variables (3)
Complex numbers and their geometrical representation, analytic functions of a complex variable, integration, power series and the calculus of residues. Prerequisite: MATH 291. Even years Fall.
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MATH 431 - Topology (3)
Metric spaces, topological spaces, separation axioms, connectedness and compactness. Prerequisites: MATH 280, 291; or permission of instructor. Even years Spring.
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MATH 441 - Numerical Analysis (CSCI 441) (3)
The theory and methods behind solving mathematical problems numerically. Topics include polynomial approximation, numerical integration, matrix algebra, solutions to systems of non-linear equations and numerical solutions to differential equations. Prerequisites: MATH 192 and 365; or permission of instructor. Odd years Spring.
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MATH 452 - Introduction to Mathematical Models (3)
The development and analysis of mathematical equations based on real world situations. Special emphasis is given to systems of time-dependent equations, their stability analysis, and the assessment of their relevance to the application. Prerequisite: MATH 394 or permission of instructor. Even years Spring.
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MATH 461 - Abstract Algebra I (3)
An introduction to the algebraic structures: groups, rings, integral Domains and fields. Basic facts about group and ring homomorphisms are included. Prerequisites: MATH 280, 291; or permission of instructor. Fall.
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MATH 462 - Abstract Algebra II (3)
An in-depth study of one or more of the ideas introduced in MATH 461; e.g., the Sylow theorems for group or elementary Galois theory of fields. Prerequisite: MATH 461. Odd year Spring.
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MATH 480 - Mathematics Seminar (2)
Capstone course in which students research a mathematical topic suitable to their plan of study, write an expository paper, and present their findings to the department. Students must successfully complete MATH 480 as part of the senior competency requirements. Prerequisite: MATH 381. Fall and Spring
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MATH 489 - Professional Internship (1-3)
Semester-long internship involving mathematical/statistical work with a participating public agency, nonprofit organization or commercial institution. A written report and oral presentation are required upon completion of the project. Prerequisites: minimum grade-point average of 2.5 overall and in the department, MATH 291, at least junior standing, and permission of instructor. (Grading S/U.) May be repeated for a total of three hours credit. See department chair.
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MATH 491 - Analysis I (3)
The real number system, limits, sequences and functions, continuity, derivatives, mean value theorems and integration. Prerequisites: MATH 280, 291; or permission of instructor. Fall.
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MATH 492 - Analysis II (3)
Sequences and series of functions. Further topics may include, for example, introduction to metric spaces, Lebesgue measure and integration, and functions of more than one variable. Prerequisite: MATH 491. Even years Spring.
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MATH 499 - Undergraduate Research in Mathematics (1-6)
Independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor. An IP grade may be awarded at the discretion of the instructor. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. Prerequisites: MATH 280, 291. See department chair.
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STAT 329 - Big Data Analytics (CSCI 329) (3)
The analysis of unstructured and large data sets. Topics include: preparing data for deeper analysis, breaking down the process into manageable steps, regression techniques and Bayesian approach for dealing with multivariate data, and Exploratory Data Analysis with statistics software such as SAS, R, or similar packages. Prerequisites: STAT 185 or 225, CSCI 182 or 183, or permission of instructor. Even years Spring.
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