May 19, 2024

Undergraduate Catalog 2011 - 2012

Undergraduate Catalog 2011 - 2012 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Operations & Supply Chain Mgmt
	OSM 414 - Material/Capacity Requrmt Plan (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): OMS/OSM 311 or permission of the instructor. This course studies material requirements planning (MRP) and capacity requirements planning (CRP) in the manufacturing environment. MRP uses master production schedule (MPS), bills of material (BOM), inventory data, and other planning factors to derive a schedule of planned purchase and factory orders to fulfill the MPS requirements. CRP considers the output of MRP and existing orders already in process to identify and help correct capacity shortfalls or imbalances. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 415 - Case Studies in Operations Management (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): OMS/OSM 311 or permission of the instructor. Examines classic and current issues in operations management.Provides advanced fundamental and strategic methodologies for operations decision making. Topics include supply chain management, e-commerce, JIT, enterprise resource planning, service operations management, customer service, purchasing, quality control, human resource management, and strategy. Includes readings, lectures, guest speakers, and plant tours Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 417 - Principles of Lean Operations (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): OMS/OSM 311 or permission of the instructor. The primary focus of this course is to present techniques which are intended to synchronize and streamline the production process including inventory management. Non-value added activities and waste are the targets of these techniques. Topics include value stream mapping, 5S, set-up time reduction, six sigma, maintaining and improving equipment, small lot production, and level scheduling in pull production. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 419 - Operations Strategy (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): OMS/OSM 311 or permission of the instructor. A study of the development and implementation of operations strategy in manufacturing and service settings, and the interface and integration of this strategy with other functional areas such as marketing, finance, etc.Topics include strategic perspectives on the design and introduction of new products and services, competitiveness, capacity, quality, choice of process and technology, productivity management and supply network relationships. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 421 - Service Operations Management (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): OMS/OSM 311 or permission of the instructor. A study of the design, control, planning, and evaluation of service systems, including service aspects of manufacturing firms. Topics include the strategy of designing and implementing service systems, measurement and improvement of their quality and productivity, and the roles of supply chain management, demand management and technology. Students will use quantitative tools to analyze service systems in order to measure and improve their performance, and apply these concepts and tools in the analysis of cases. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 422 - Project Management for Business and Technology (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): Business students with junior standing or permission of OSM chair. Designed to teach students how to design, implement and control “business” and “technical” projects. Students will be exposed to projects in product development, marketing, process improvement, and engineering projects to learn the differences and similarities in managing them as well as the human side of project management. The course coverage is intended for advanced undergraduate students and it is designed to help them get started as project managers. The course coverage also prepares students for the Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification exam. Microsoft Project package will be used during lab hours. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 424 - Transportation Management (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): OMS/OSM 311 . This course is designed to introduce the student to the transportation activities in supply chain systems.Specifically the transportation providers such as motor carriers, railroads, and intermodal services are covered, as well as the rules and regulations under which they operate.Ocean freight issues, the role of port authorities, cost and pricing strategies, and dealings with third party logistic providers are also covered, to illustrate the impact that transportation has on the global sales of goods and on international business. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 425 - International Operations Management (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): OMS/OSM 311 . Introduces students to the advantages and pitfalls of managing productive systems outside the US.Study of multinational manufacturers and the effects of culture, language, politics, and trade agreements on global supply chain performance through case studies. Topics include history of international trade, operations in global business strategy, improving global supply chain performance, Japanese tier system for outsourcing, global quality standards, and global service operations. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 427 - Strategic Sourcing and Purchasing Management (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): OMS/OSM 311 . In this course students will become familiar with the basics of sourcing strategies, purchasing activities, and supplier relationships in supply chain networks.The emphasis is on the coverage of total supply processes that result in purchasing savings.Other concepts included are:the types of purchasing; use of electronic communication and online auctions in purchasing; global purchasing; identification of suppliers; supplier selection and evaluation; negotiation and contracts with suppliers; supplier selection and evaluation; negotiation and contracts with suppliers; and supply law and ethics. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 431 - Design of Survey Samples SAS (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): OMS/OSM 202 . This course presents the principal applications of sample surveys, survey design, criteria of a good sample design, and characteristics of simple random sampling, stratified random sampling, and cluster sampling. Case studies are used where appropriate to illustrate applications of survey sampling. This course also explains how to plan an experiment so that appropriate data can be collected and analyzed and a reliable conclusion can be drawn. Topics covered in the design of experiments include fundamentals, completely randomized design, randomized complete blocks, Latin square, factorial, nested factorial, and analysis of variance in regression models. Strong emphasis will be placed on the application of SAS software to actual data. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 433 - Data Analysis using SAS (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): OMS/OSM 202 . This course presents practical applications of statistical methods by using SAS software. The emphasis is on giving students experience in solving business problems using appropriate statistical methods. The SAS topics to be covered include creating SAS data set, using SAS procedure, summarizing data, and interpreting outputs. Statistical techniques studied and applied include organization and presentation of data, statistical testing, multiple regression, analysis of variance, and experimental design. Case studies and projects, with SAS applications, are used to show the application of statistical methods to business problems. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 434 - Multivariate Analysis (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): OMS/OSM 202 or equivalent. Develops applications of multivariate statistical methods such as multiple regression, factor analysis, multiple discriminant analysis, multivariate analysis of variance, canonical correlation analysis, conjoint analysis, cluster analysis, multi-dimensional scaling (MDS), and structural equation modeling. Computer program packages for the various multivariate methods are used extensively. The emphasis is on the analysis of actual data from applied business data and case studies. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 435 - Applied Business Forecasting (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): OMS/OSM 202 or equivalent. A critical study of the forecasting methods available for use in business and nonbusiness organizations. The emphasis is on developing the ability to use regression and time series methods. Topics will include simple and multiple regression models, leading indicators, smoothing models, classical decomposition, time-series regression models, seasonal-cyclical models, BOX-Jenkins analysis, integrating forecasting and planning in practice, comparison and selection of forecasting methods.An evaluation of forecasting techniques is also presented, including evaluation of accuracy, techniques for improving accuracy, and analysis of the appropriateness of each model.In addition, a number of statistical and forecasting software packages are demonstrated.This will enable the student to complete a series of forecasting projects that are required as part of the course. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 438 - International Field Experience in Supply Chain Management (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): permission of the instructor. This course is a specifically arranged international field experience in supply chain management with focus on advanced manufacturing systems and logistics in countries such as Japan, China, Singapore and Hong Kong.Students will have the opportunity to observe firsthand world renowned supply chain management systems at some major companies like Toyota, Mitsubishi, Sony, etc.In addition, students will be exposed to the unique culture and business ethics of the country, which is essential for the success of their systems.Social events will be arranged with students from a local university to provide opportunities to experience the culture. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 442 - Innovation Management (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): Business students with junior standing or permission of OSM Department Chair. Students learn how to manage and foster innovation from a general manager’s perspective.Topics covered include models describing the types of innovation, differences between incremental and radical innovation, protection of intellectual property, fostering creativity, and new product development processes, such as Stage-Gate. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 445 - Quality Control & Management (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): OMS/OSM 311 . This course covers the core principles of the management of quality in the production of goods and services. Statistical quality control techniques are used in the implementation of these principles. Topics include TQM, continuous improvement, control charts, sampling plans, process capability, and ISO 9000. Applicable computer software is used to implement the techniques. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 448 - Queuing & Simulation (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): OMS/OSM 202 . This course covers the application of simulation and animation techniques to queuing systems using personal computers. Included are more complex systems such as those encountered in production, inventory, and service systems. Statistical tools are used to analyze the simulated systems. In addition, the use of simulation software will be an integral part of the course. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 490 - Professional Internship in Operations and Supply Chain Management (1-4 credits) Prerequisite(s): OMS/OSM 201 -OSM 202 and OMS/OSM 311 , junior standing, and approval of chair and sponsoring professor. Requires professional operations and supply chain management work experience in an organizational environment that extends the curriculum and provides meaningful experience related to the student’s area of interest. Term report required. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 491 - Special Problems (1-4 credits) Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, approval of sponsoring professor and department chairperson, written proposal approval before registration. Flexible content/structure course to enable qualified students to pursue special areas of interest and competency; opportunity for independent study, field research, or other special assignments. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 493 - Special Topics in Operations Management (1-4 credits) Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and permission of Instructor and department chair. Explores current issues or special topics in operations and supply chain management.Topics and course requirements will be announced by the department. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 496 - Independent Study (1-4 credits) Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, approval of sponsoring professor and department chairperson, written proposal approval before registration. Flexible content/structure course to enable qualified students to pursue special areas of interest and competency; opportunity for independent study, field research, or other special assignments. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 499H - Honors Thesis in Operations and Supply Chain Management (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): Restricted to senior OSM honors students. Requires the honors student to conduct an original research in supply chain management or business statistics under the supervision of an OSM faculty member.The thesis will be submitted as a written report. Click here for the schedule of courses
Philosophy
	PHL 120 - Reasoning and Argument (4 credits) An introduction to logical concepts and principles of inductive and deductive reasoning, which focuses on building the skills involved in analyzing, evaluating and constructing arguments of various types. Emphasis is placed on the application of concepts and principles to natural language contexts and examples. Not a symbolic logic course. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 130 - Introduction to Logic (4 credits) An introduction to the basic concepts, principles, and methods of argument analysis and evaluation, including deductive vs. inductive reasoning, validity, soundness, truth tables, deductive proof, Venn diagrams, and probability and statistical reasoning. May also include Aristotelian logic, informal fallacies, and causal reasoning and scientific method. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 131 - Deductive Logic I (4 credits) An introduction to symbolic logic, with an emphasis on the study of propositional logic.Mathematics and Logic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 171 - Introduction to Philosophy (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): Open only to freshmen and sophomores or by written permission of department chairperson. An elementary survey of leading themes, thinkers, movements, branches, and problems in Western philosophy. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 175 - Meaning of Life (4 credits) A critical examination of views regarding whether life has meaning, what it means for life to have meaning, and what a meaningful life consists in. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 181 - Historical Introduction to Philosophy (4 credits) Traces the development of fundamental themes, problems, and ideas in the Western philosophical tradition via readings drawn from the tradition’s leading historical figures. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 211 - Morals & Rights (4 credits) An introductory survey of philosophical approaches to moral problems. Emphasis will be on theories about how we ought to act and about goals, rights and responsibilities appropriate to human beings. Current moral issues are analyzed and discussed. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 213 - Environmental Ethics (4 credits) This course will examine different conceptions of nature, and different theories about the relationship of humans to their natural environment, that have shaped current debates about environmental issues. Readings will be drawn from historically important moral theories as well as from contemporary philosophical writings in the area of environmental ethics. Philosophical questions addressed will include: What things are intrinsically valuable? What are rights? Do non-humans (e.g. other animals, natural objects) have rights? What responsibilities do we have to future generations? Arts and Humanities. . This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 213H - Environmental Ethics - Honors (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): Honors standing or permission of university Honors Program. Course will examine different conceptions of nature, and different theories about the relationship of humans to their natural environment, that have shaped historically important moral theories as well as from contemporary philosophical writings in the area of environmental ethics and works of literature. Questions addressed will include:What are rights? Who/what should have them?What kinds of things, if any, are intrinsically valuable?What responsibilities do we have to future generations? . This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 215 - Engineering Ethics (3 credits) An examination of the social impact of technology and its relationship to ethics, with the objective of identifying and clarifying obligations that might arise in technological research and its applications. The course will survey a variety of moral theories, as well as engineering codes of ethics. The case study method will be used: sources will include the history of science and technology, and reports from professional societies. Topics covered may include whistle blowing; and environmental, safety, and privacy issues. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 220 - Philosophy, Fantasy, and Science Fiction (4 credits) This course introduces perennial philosophical problems and concepts through readings from great works of Western philosophy and classical works of fantasy and science fiction. Philosophical problems to be discussed include: the nature of reality, space and time; questions about knowledge; and alternative views of the good life and the good society. Arts and Humanities. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 225H - Utopias, Dystopias and Human Nature (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): Honors standing or permission of university Honors Program. Course surveys utopian and dystopian visions from ancient times to the present, focusing on the relation between human nature and the structure of society. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 240 - Health Care Ethics (3 credits) An introduction to major ethical theories and the principles of bioethics. This knowledge will be applied to the analysis of ethical problems that arise in the health-care field. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 242H - Ethics and Biotechnology - Honors (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): Honors students. An application of major ethical theories and viewpoints, surveyed in the course, to important and controversial issues in biotechnology such as genetic modification of agricultural products, genetic enhancement of human traits, stem cell research, and human cloning.Arts and Humanities. Writing. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 245 - Science and Philosophy (4 credits) A survey of the interplay of key scientific concepts and philosophical ideas as these impact upon such areas as cosmology, evolution, technology, and social change. Arts and Humanities. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 246H - Nature and Rationality - Honors (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): Honors standing or permission of university Honors Program. An exploration of the issue of nature’s intriguing openness to theoretical description and prediction.Areas of discussion include Pythagoreanism and its presence in the works of Kepler, Copernicus, Galileo and Newton.The implications of advances in evolutionary theory and quantum mechanics will be introduced as challenges to traditional views regarding comprehending a supposedly ordered universe. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 252 - African-American Social Philosophy (4 credits) An examination of major African-American philosophers, with an emphasis on their views about the nature of race and racism and about appropriate responses to racism. The course will explore the philosophical roots of these themes, with special attention to the influences from the history of philosophy, including Marxism, American pragmatism, and existentialism. African American Experience, Human Diversity. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 253 - Philosophy of Feminism (4 credits) An examination of classical and contemporary views on the nature of woman; the variety of response within the feminist movement to the situation of women in modern society; emphasis is placed on discovery of underlying philosophical presuppositions concerning human nature, human good, equality, masculinity, and. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. femininity. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 255 - Non-Western Philosophy (4 credits) This course introduces students to the rich philosophical traditions of the non-western world. Emphasis is on non-contemporary traditions of metaphysics, cosmology, ethics, philosophy of religion, social and political philosophy and logic. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 261 - Ancient Philosophy (4 credits) An examination of the beginnings of Western philosophic thought from Thales through the Hellenistic period, with extensive consideration of Plato and Aristotle. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 262 - Medieval Philosophy (4 credits) A continued examination of Western philosophic thought with special emphasis on St. Augustine and Thomas Aquinas. Classical and Medieval Studies course, Western Culture and Civilization, Arts and Humanities. . This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 263 - Early Modern Philosophy (4 credits) A continuation of the examination of Western philosophic thought up to the 19th century, including Continental Rationalism (Descartes, Leibnitz, Spinoza, and Kant) and British Empiricism (Locke, Berkeley, and Hume. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 283 - Introduction to Ethics (4 credits) An introduction to ethics through the study of the history of ethics. This course traces the development of fundamental themes and problems of ethics in the Western philosophical tradition through readings drawn from leading philosophers. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 311 - Ethics (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): One course in philosophy. An examination of the assumptions, method and content of major theories of ethics, with an emphasis on contemporary approaches . This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 321 - Philosophy of Art (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): One course in philosophy. An examination of art and aesthetic experience, including personal, social and political significance. Issues explored may include artistic concepts pertaining to form and content, representation and expression, meaning and truth, critical interpretation and evaluation. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 331 - Philosophy of Religion (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): One course in philosophy. An examination of the relations between various philosophical systems and historical religions; theories of faith and knowledge, including a discussion of proofs for the existence of God. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 332 - Deductive Logic II (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): PHL 131 or permission of instructor. A continuation of the study of symbolic logic, with an emphasis on predicate logic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 341 - Philosophy of Law (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): One course in philosophy. The meaning and role of law in human life and contemporary society, with reference to social and political problems. Writing. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 345 - Philosophy of Science (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): Two courses in philosophy or permission of instructor. An examination of the assumptions and methodology of scientific explanation and its philosophic implications. Writing. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 351 - Social & Political Philosophy (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): One course in philosophy. A philosophical examination of the nature of justice, equality, liberty, rights and political obligation. Philosophers studied may include Plato, Hobbes, Locke, Hume, Kant, Marx and Mill, as well as contemporary theorists such as Rawls, Dworkin and Feinberg. Writing. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 361 - 20th Century Continental Philosophy (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): One course in philosophy. An examination of some of the key movements in recent continental thought. Typical readings may include selections from the works of Husserl, Heidegger, Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, Merleau-Ponty, Foucault, Gadamer, Levinas. Writing Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 362 - American Philosophy (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): One course in philosophy. An examination of the thought of American philosophers, including Peirce, James, and Dewey. Writing. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 363 - 19th Century Thought (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): One course in philosophy. This course is a survey of competing 19th-century world views and methodologies. Excerpts from the works of philosophers such as Mill, Comte, Hegel, Schopenhauer, Kierkegaard, and Nietzsche will be examined, and the relevance of their views to 20th-century philosophy will be explored. Writing. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 377 - Philosophy & Language (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): One course in philosophy. An examination of the philosophical origins of traditional grammar and of transformational grammar; pertinent insights by thinkers, including Aristotle, Descartes, Locke, Hume, Wittgenstein, Chomsky, and Katz; special attention to the tenability of claims made by transformational grammarians from the viewpoint of philosophical consistency. Linguistic Studies course, Writing. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 405 - Prominent Philosophers (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): Two courses in philosophy, at least one of which must be numbered higher than 260. Concentrated study of the writings of outstanding philosophers (normally no more than one or two philosophers in any one offering). Usually offered every semester.May be repeated for credit with change of topic. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 410 - Studies in the History of Philosophy (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): Two courses in philosophy, at least one of which must be numbered higher than 260. Study of a particular philosophical movement and its assumptions, methods, and implications.This course is repeatable. . This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 420 - Bioethics: Basic Issues (2 credits) Examines alternative approaches to bioethical reasoning -principlism casuistry, and the philosophy of social justice - in relation to such questions as resource allocation, death and dying, and other issues in bioethics. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 421 - Bioethics: Contextual Approach (2 credits) Examines alternative approaches to bioethical reasoning - virtue theory, narrative ethics, intuitionism, and Feminist ethics - in relation to such questions as informed consent privacy, and institutional practices with special attention to cultural relativism. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 422 - Clinical Bioethics: Cases I (2 credits) This course examines reasoning regarding classic and contemporary cases in bioethics. Professional conduct, conflicts of duties and conflicts of interests, relations among professions, cultural diversity, genetic counseling, and reproductive ethics are among topics typically included. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 423 - Clinical Bioethics: Cases II (2 credits) This course examines reasoning regarding classic and contemporary cases in bioethics. Human research subjects, informed consent, competence, organ transplantation, death and dying, and futility are among topics typically included. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 424 - Bioethics Policy: Prevention and Access (2 credits) This course examines health policies regarding issues such as prevention, primary care, uninsured and underserved populations, rationing, and aims of managed-care relative to theories of justice, with international comparisons. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 425 - Bioethics Policy:Technology (2 credits) This course examines the impact of rapid technological change on bioethics. Among topics typically included are DNA technology, gene therapy, enhancement of inherited traits, transplant policy, surrogacy, health and the human environment. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 426 - Bioethics & Law: Regulation (2 credits) This course examines the foundations of human health institutions and practices in federal tax exemption legislation, federal financing (Medicare and Medicaid), state licensure laws, state insurance legislation, and proposal for health-law reform. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 427 - Bioethics & Law: Rights (2 credits) This course examines individual rights in areas such as refusal of treatment conception, birth, abortion, protection of human subjects in experimentation, the law of medical liability, and proposed patients’ rights legislation. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 428 - Bioethics: Special Topics (2 credits) This course examines special topics in bioethics.This course is repeatable. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 432 - The Analytic Tradition (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): PHL 131 plus another philosophy course numbered higher than 260. Study of the development of analytic philosophy in the 20th century. Typical readings may include selections from the works of Frege, Moore, Russell, Wittgenstein, Ayer, Austin, Quine, Putnam, Kripke, and Davidson. Writing. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 433 - Advanced Symbolic Logic (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): PHL 332 or permission of instructor. A continuation of the topics presented in PHL 332 . Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 440 - Moral Reasoning & Bioethics (4 credits) An examination of ethical systems and forms of argumentation as they bear upon case studies in bioethics. Dominant ethical theories will be studied and critiqued, especially from the standpoint of application. Reasoning at the levels of principles, rules, and particular judgments will be distinguished; and the relevance of institutional practices, roles, and particular circumstances will be analyzed. This course is offered via the World Wide Web. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 441 - Clinical Issues in Bioethics (4 credits) The course will focus on moral problems which arise in the day-to-day practice of health-care professionals, administrators, and researchers within the framework of existing institutions, social policies, and laws. It will include readings on controversial moral issues in clinical ethics and apply forms and strategies of moral reasoning to selected cases. This course is offered via the World Wide Web. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 442 - Policy Issues in Bioethics (4 credits) Policy issues in bioethics reviews the role of governments in developing and implementing health-care policies. Readings and discussion will cover such topics as surrogacy, transplantation, problems of financing, the allocation of resources, and experimentation. Writing. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 443 - Bioethics & the Law (4 credits) Students will learn rudimentary legal research skills, the structure of the American legal system, and constitutional foundations of health-care law as applied to some classical and contemporary legal issues which may include death and dying, transplantation, genetic and reproductive law, human subjects research, and employee testing for drug use. This course is offered via the web. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 444 - Bioethics & Biotechnology (4 credits) An application ofbioethical viewpoints and major ethical theories to issues in biotechnology such as informed consent in genetic modification, potential risk and harm to humans and nonhuman animals, health resources used for human enhancement, genetic modification of agricultural products, stem cell research, use of human embryos, and human cloning. Tutorials on human genetics and recombinant DNA will be covered. Writing. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 445 - Health Economics & Bioethics (4 credits) An introduction to health economics and the economist’s perspective and an exploration of applications of these constructs to bioethics and bioethical analysis. Applications may include advance directives and such bioethical principles as informed consent and patient autonomy. Patient cases and public policy proposals may be subjected to economic and bioethical analysis. The course includes an overview of bioethics. This course is offered via the Web. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 446 - Ethics of Human Reproduction (4 credits) This course explores some of the issues surrounding human reproduction including abortion, contraception, the medicalization of birth, the autonomy of pregnant women, and a variety of issues surrounding assisted reproductive technologies. An overview of the main controversies related to these topics, as well as more in-depth analysis of specific controversies, is provided. Media representations, and whether they contribute to meaningful public debate, are considered. Students develop skills to analyze these ethical issues and effectively articulate their own position. No prerequisites. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 450 - Philosophy of Mind (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): Two courses in philosophy, at least one of which must be numbered higher than 260. An investigation into classical and contemporary accounts of the concepts of person and action. Issues such as the mind-body problem and the problem of other minds will be discussed. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 453 - Social, Political, and Legal Philosophy (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): Two courses in philosophy, at least one of which must be numbered higher than 260. Concentration upon special problems of social, political, and legal philosophy; classical and contemporary views. Writ. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement.ing. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 471 - Theory of Knowledge (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): Two courses in philosophy, at least one of which must be numbered higher than 260. An examination of theories concerning the nature and extent of knowledge with . This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement.an emphasis on contemporary approaches. Writing. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 481 - Metaphysics (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): Two courses in philosophy, at least one of which must be numbered higher than 260. An examination of the problems concerning the nature of reality. Writing. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 489H - Research Methods for Undergraduates - Honors (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): Open only to philosophy majors in the University Honors Program who have selected a department honors advisor and are simultaneously working on their research project. Introduction to research materials and methods in philosophy. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 491 - Senior Seminar in Philosophy (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): Open only to students who have taken 20 or more hours of philosophy in previous semesters including at least two courses higher than 260, or by permission of instructor. Topic will vary. Course focuses on building analytical, research and writing skills in philosophy. Required for Philosophy majors. Satisfies the capstone requirement for Philosophy. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 496 - Research in Philosophy (1-4 credits) Exhaustive research on a philosophic problem to assist the student in attaining proficiency in independent research. Application for permission to register for PHL 496 must be submitted to department chairperson or representative during the semester prior to the enrollment in the course. May be repeated for credit. Click here for the schedule of courses
Physical Education
	PE 130 - Intro Basic Phys Conditioning (1 credits) Introduction to the basics of physical conditioning and its benefits. Modeled on the U.S. Army method of increasingly challenging exercises in order to build aerobic skills and endurance leading to enhanced physical fitness. Principal aspects of stretching, conditioning, and recovery; also, cardiovascular and respiratory fitness, weight control, and stress control. Click here for the schedule of courses
Physical Education-Profes
	PED 200 - Sport, Exercise & Movement (2 credits) Examination of the disciplines, professions, and careers relating to physical education and sport, including the historical perspective, as well as current issues and problems that influence philosophical, psychological, and physiological aspects of sport and activity participation. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PED 205 - Introduction to Sport Management (3 credits) Examines sport and sport-related organizations and acquaints students with job opportunities in the profession. A brief overview of the body of knowledge concerning sport management is included. Future trends in sports management will be highlighted. Includes field experience. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PED 210 - Archery & Golf (1 credits) Prerequisite(s): Fundamental skill in each sport covered is required. Persons lacking such skills may attain this skill level by taking the PES equivalent, if available, to develop basic skill proficiency. Development of intermediate skills and knowledge of rules, skill techniques, and strategies of the game. The student will be exposed to a variety of teaching strategies, styles, and learning environments. The course includes a lab teaching opportunity. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PED 211 - Badminton and Tennis (1 credits) Prerequisite(s): Fundamental skill in each sport covered is required. Persons lacking such skills may attain this skill level by taking the PES equivalent, if available, to develop basic skill proficiency. Development of intermediate skills and knowledge of rules, skill techniques, and strategies of the game. The student will be exposed to a variety of teaching strategies, styles, and learning environments. The course includes a lab teaching opportunity. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PED 212 - Bowling, Table Tennis, Orienteering, Boccie Ball, and Croquet (1 credits) Prerequisite(s): Fundamental skill in each sport covered is required. Persons lacking such skills may attain this skill level by taking the PES equivalent, if available, to develop basic skill proficiency. Development of intermediate skills and knowledge of rules, skill techniques, and strategies of the game. The student will be exposed to a variety of teaching strategies, styles, and learning environments. The course includes a lab teaching opportunity. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PED 213 - Track & Field and Aerobic Activities (1 credits) Prerequisite(s): Fundamental skill in each sport covered is required. Persons lacking such skills may attain this skill level by taking the PES equivalent, if available, to develop basic skill proficiency. Development of intermediate skills and knowledge of rules, skill techniques, and strategies of the game. The student will be exposed to a variety of teaching strategies, styles, and learning environments. The course includes a lab teaching opportunity. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PED 215 - Lacrosse, Field Hockey, and Touch Football (1 credits) Prerequisite(s): Fundamental skill in each sport covered is required. Persons lacking such skills may attain this skill level by taking the PES equivalent, if available, to develop basic skill proficiency. Development of intermediate skills and knowledge or rules, skill techniques, and strategies of each game or sport. The student will be exposed to a variety of teaching strategies, styles, and learning environments. The course includes a lab teaching opportunity. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PED 216 - Pickleball & Other Sports (1 credits) Prerequisite(s): Fundamental skill in each sport covered is required. Persons lacking such skills may attain this skill level by taking the PES equivalent, if available, to develop basic skill proficiency. Development of intermediate skills and knowledge or rules, skill techniques, and strategies of each game or sport. The student will be exposed to a variety of teaching strategies, styles, and learning environments. The course includes a lab teaching opportunity. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PED 217 - Softball & Basketball (1 credits) Prerequisite(s): Fundamental skill in each sport covered is required. Persons lacking such skills may attain this skill level by taking the PES equivalent, if available, to develop basic skill proficiency. Development of intermediate skills and knowledge or rules, skill techniques, and strategies of each game or sport. The student will be exposed to a variety of teaching strategies, styles, and learning environments. The course includes a lab teaching opportunity. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PED 218 - Volleyball & Soccer (1 credits) Prerequisite(s): Fundamental skill in each sport covered is required. Persons lacking such skills may attain this skill level by taking the PES equivalent, if available, to develop basic skill proficiency. Development of intermediate skills and knowledge or rules, skill techniques, and strategies of each game or sport. The student will be exposed to a variety of teaching strategies, styles, and learning environments. The course includes a lab teaching opportunity. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PED 220 - Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing (1 credits) Courses in this block of study are designed to expose the student to the various adventure education-type sport activities. Emphasis will be on the development of sport-specific basic skills and knowledge related to each of the sport activities. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PED 221 - In-Line Skating & Cycling (1 credits) Courses in this block of study are designed to expose the student to the various adventure education-type sport activities. Emphasis will be on the development of sport-specific basic skills and knowledge related to each of the sport activities. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PED 222 - Rock Climbing & Backpacking (1 credits) Courses in this block of study are designed to expose the student to the various adventure education-type sport activities. Emphasis will be on the development of sport-specific basic skills and knowledge related to each of the sport activities. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PED 225 - Movement, Tumbling & Apparatus (2 credits) The student will have the opportunity to develop the fundamental skills necessary for tumbling activities, pyramid building, couple stunts, and select pieces of apparatus work. The student will be exposed to a variety of teaching strategies, styles, and learning environments. The course includes a lab teaching opportunity. Attention will be paid to safety, skill analysis, class management, and assessment. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PED 226 - Swimming (1 credits) Prerequisite(s): Red Cross Level 4, Learn to Swim Proficiency. Analysis of aquatic skills, methods and strategies of instruction, progressions, classroom management in aquatic settings, and evaluation. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PED 227 - Aerobic Instructor Training (1 credits) Development of skills and knowledge necessary to create and instruct safe and effective aerobic dance classes. Click here for the schedule of courses

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Course Descriptions

OSM 414 - Material/Capacity Requrmt Plan

OSM 415 - Case Studies in Operations Management

OSM 417 - Principles of Lean Operations

OSM 419 - Operations Strategy

OSM 421 - Service Operations Management

OSM 422 - Project Management for Business and Technology

OSM 424 - Transportation Management

OSM 425 - International Operations Management

OSM 427 - Strategic Sourcing and Purchasing Management

OSM 431 - Design of Survey Samples SAS

OSM 433 - Data Analysis using SAS

OSM 434 - Multivariate Analysis

OSM 435 - Applied Business Forecasting

OSM 438 - International Field Experience in Supply Chain Management

OSM 442 - Innovation Management

OSM 445 - Quality Control & Management

OSM 448 - Queuing & Simulation

OSM 490 - Professional Internship in Operations and Supply Chain Management

OSM 491 - Special Problems

OSM 493 - Special Topics in Operations Management

OSM 496 - Independent Study

OSM 499H - Honors Thesis in Operations and Supply Chain Management

PHL 120 - Reasoning and Argument

PHL 130 - Introduction to Logic

PHL 131 - Deductive Logic I

PHL 171 - Introduction to Philosophy

PHL 175 - Meaning of Life

PHL 181 - Historical Introduction to Philosophy

PHL 211 - Morals & Rights

PHL 213 - Environmental Ethics

PHL 213H - Environmental Ethics - Honors

PHL 215 - Engineering Ethics

PHL 220 - Philosophy, Fantasy, and Science Fiction

PHL 225H - Utopias, Dystopias and Human Nature

PHL 240 - Health Care Ethics

PHL 242H - Ethics and Biotechnology - Honors

PHL 245 - Science and Philosophy

PHL 246H - Nature and Rationality - Honors

PHL 252 - African-American Social Philosophy

PHL 253 - Philosophy of Feminism

PHL 255 - Non-Western Philosophy

PHL 261 - Ancient Philosophy

PHL 262 - Medieval Philosophy

PHL 263 - Early Modern Philosophy

PHL 283 - Introduction to Ethics

PHL 311 - Ethics

PHL 321 - Philosophy of Art

PHL 331 - Philosophy of Religion

PHL 332 - Deductive Logic II

PHL 341 - Philosophy of Law

PHL 345 - Philosophy of Science

PHL 351 - Social & Political Philosophy

PHL 361 - 20th Century Continental Philosophy

PHL 362 - American Philosophy

PHL 363 - 19th Century Thought

PHL 377 - Philosophy & Language

PHL 405 - Prominent Philosophers

PHL 410 - Studies in the History of Philosophy

PHL 420 - Bioethics: Basic Issues

PHL 421 - Bioethics: Contextual Approach

PHL 422 - Clinical Bioethics: Cases I

PHL 423 - Clinical Bioethics: Cases II

PHL 424 - Bioethics Policy: Prevention and Access

PHL 425 - Bioethics Policy:Technology

PHL 426 - Bioethics & Law: Regulation

PHL 427 - Bioethics & Law: Rights

PHL 428 - Bioethics: Special Topics

PHL 432 - The Analytic Tradition

PHL 433 - Advanced Symbolic Logic

PHL 440 - Moral Reasoning & Bioethics

PHL 441 - Clinical Issues in Bioethics

PHL 442 - Policy Issues in Bioethics

PHL 443 - Bioethics & the Law

PHL 444 - Bioethics & Biotechnology

PHL 445 - Health Economics & Bioethics

PHL 446 - Ethics of Human Reproduction

PHL 450 - Philosophy of Mind

PHL 453 - Social, Political, and Legal Philosophy

PHL 471 - Theory of Knowledge