Sep 23, 2024

Undergraduate Catalog 2016 - 2017

Undergraduate Catalog 2016 - 2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Latin
	LAT 296 - Independent Study In Latin [1-4 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Student must have sophomore, junior, or senior standing. Proposed projects must be approved by a full-time department faculty member, who will serve as the project advisor, and the department chair. Student-initiated supervised projects involving Latin language or literature, such as in-depth study of a particular writer, or special readings in linguistics. Independent study may be used to cover the materials of a listed course not offered in a given year. Projects arranged between student and instructor. Project’s title will appear on student’s transcript. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	LAT 393 - Special Topics In Latin Literature [1-3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Two years of college Latin or equivalent or permission of the instructor. Readings and research dealing with topics in Roman literature, culture, and history. May be repeated for credit with change in topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	LAT 396 - Independent Study In Latin [1-4 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Student must have sophomore, junior, or senior standing. Proposed projects must be approved by a full-time department faculty member, who will serve as the project advisor, and the department chair. Student-initiated supervised projects involving Latin language or literature, such as in-depth study of a particular writer, or special readings in linguistics. Independent study may be used to cover the materials of a listed course not offered in a given year. Projects arranged between student and instructor. Project’s title will appear on student’s transcript. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	LAT 493 - Special Topics In Latin Literature [1-3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Two years of college Latin or equivalent or permission of the instructor. Readings and research dealing with topics in Roman literature, culture, and history. May be repeated for credit with change in topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	LAT 496 - Independent Study In Latin [1-4 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Student must have sophomore, junior, or senior standing. Proposed projects must be approved by a full-time department faculty member, who will serve as the project advisor, and the department chair. Student-initiated supervised projects involving Latin language or literature, such as in-depth study of a particular writer, or special readings in linguistics. Independent study may be used to cover the materials of a listed course not offered in a given year. Projects arranged between student and instructor. Project’s title will appear on student’s transcript. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
Linguistics
	LIN 120 - Introduction to Language and Linguistics I [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: ENG 101 and ENG 102, or with the permission of the instructor. This course provides an introduction to the properties of human languages and to their systematic study in the field of linguistics. It provides the groundwork for future studies of language and communication in a broad range of disciplines: linguistics, modern languages, ESL, communication, sociolinguistics, and anthropological linguistics. It is assumed that students have had no prior course work or exposure to linguistics and will begin with the basic assumptions that are shared by those who study language from a variety of perspectives. ANT/LIN 120 will focus on phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. Cross-listed with ANT 120. Semesters Offered: Every Fall General Education Category: Social Sciences Click here for the schedule of courses
	LIN 121 - Introduction to Language and Linguistics II [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: ENG 101 and ENG 102 and LIN 120, or with the permission of the instructor. This course provides an introduction to the properties of human languages and to their systematic study in the field of linguistics. It provides the groundwork for future studies of language and communication in a broad range of disciplines: linguistics, modern languages, ESL, communication, sociolinguistics, and anthropological linguistics. It is assumed that students have had no prior course work or exposure to linguistics and will begin with the basic assumptions that are shared by those who study language from a variety of perspectives. ANT/LIN 121 will focus on Pragmatics, language variation, language change, and language acquisition. Cross-listed with ANT 121. Semesters Offered: Every Spring General Education Category: Social Sciences Click here for the schedule of courses
	LIN 260 - Language, Culture and Society [3 credit(s)] Overview of the study of language in its cultural and social contexts. Topics may include the formation and maintenance of speech communities, variation of language within and across speech communities, how languages change in contemporary social contexts, the range of uses of language in social context, the verbal arts, oral folklore, and the development of writing systems. This course does not presume a background in either linguistics or anthropology. Cross-listed with ANT 260. General Education Category: Social Sciences Click here for the schedule of courses
	LIN 293 - Topics in Linguistics [3 credit(s)] Topics reflect material of special or timely interest, such as languages of the city, languages of Africa, effects of globalization on linguistic diversity, cognitive semantics. May be repeated up to 9 credit hours when topics vary. Click here for the schedule of courses
	LIN 310 - Traditional Grammar [3 credit(s)] Survey of traditional grammar, its history and present use in the schools. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	LIN 311 - Elements Of Linguistics [3 credit(s)] Survey of phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and psycholinguistics with reference to modern English. Cross-listed with ENG 311. Click here for the schedule of courses
	LIN 313 - Studies In Linguistics [3 credit(s)] Core course in a mainstream linguistic topic, such as American English dialects, historical linguistics, history of the English language, semantics, or socio-linguistics. May be repeated with change of topic. Cross-listed with ENG 313, with ANT 344 Sociolinguistics, and with courses in other departments as appropriate. Click here for the schedule of courses
	LIN 314 - Applied Linguistics [3 credit(s)] Course in the professional application of linguistics, such as Language Diversity and Teaching English, Lexicography, or English as a Second Language. May be taken up to three times with change of topic. Cross-listed with ENG 314. Click here for the schedule of courses
	LIN 315 - Introduction to the English Language [3 credit(s)] An overview of the main components of a linguistic description of English and of the history of the language with an introduction to some relevant areas of applied linguistics: language acquisition; regional and social dialects; socio-linguistics; and pragmatics. Cross-listed with ENG 315. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	LIN 340 - Phonetics and Phonology [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: ANT 120 or LIN 120 Introduction to Language and Linguistics OR ENG 311 OR LIN 311 Elements of Linguistics. Introduction to the scientific study of the sound systems of the world’s living languages. Includes discussion of the basics of phonetic transcription and phonemic analysis and the development of formal models in phonology. Topics include articulatory and acoustic phonetics, the phoneme, phonological rules and representations, non-linear models, harmony processes, prosodic morphology, and sound symbolism. Cross-listed with ANT 340. Click here for the schedule of courses
	LIN 341 - Morphology And Syntax [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: ANT 120 OR LIN 120 Introduction to Language and Linguistics OR ENG 311 OR LIN 311 Elements of Linguistics. Introduction to the description and analysis of word formation processes and sentence structure from a cross-linguistic perspective. Instruction in basic morphemic analysis and constituent testing using data drawn from languages outside the Indo-European family. Also includes an introduction to typological analysis in the study of morpho-syntax. Cross-listed with ANT 341. Click here for the schedule of courses
	LIN 342 - Languages In Contact [3 credit(s)] Introduction to the study of linguistic responses to culture contact in a variety of socio-historical contexts. Topics include language and trade, language and colonialism, pidgins and pidginization, creoles and creolization, dialect contact, and the formation of koines. Cross-listed with ANT 342. Click here for the schedule of courses
	LIN 347 - Maya Hieroglyphic Writing I [3 credit(s)] This course provides an introduction to Classic Maya writing and texts from a linguistic and anthropological perspective. After an introduction to the origins and functions of writing in Mesoamerica, specifically Classic Mayan culture, students will learn to read Classic Mayan texts. They will examine aspects of the grammatical structure of relevant languages, the relationship of spoken languages to the script, and develop strategies for decipherment based on our understanding of modern Mayan languages. After learning how to decipher texts and supplying linguistic values to written signs, students will analyze and interpret a body of Maya texts for information of general anthropological and linguistic interest such as dynastic history, social and political organization, language and ethnicity, ritual, cosmology, belief systems, verbal morphology and syntax, and local ecology. Click here for the schedule of courses
	LIN 447 - Maya Hieroglyphic Writing II [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites; LIN 347. This course serves as a second, advanced follow-up course in Maya hieroglyphic writing. Its aim is to build on the students’ basic knowledge and understanding of the principles and tenants of Maya hieroglyphic writing, learned in LIN 347: Maya Hieroglyphic Writing I, and apply these principles to a series of more challenging texts that are designed to hone and refine a student’s skills as an epigrapher. Students will be trained in suggesting ways of establishing the meaning or readings of unknown glyphic elements in order to better understand and evaluate the overall meaning of the text. In general terms, students will integrate both archaeology and epigraphy to reach a more sophisticated understanding of Maya hieroglyphic decipherment and its implications for revising our current understandings of Classic Maya Civilization. Click here for the schedule of courses
	LIN 493 - Special Topics in Linguistics [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Introductory Linguistics course or permission of instructor. Focus on an advanced linguistic topic such as lexicography, contrastive linguistic systems, or semantics. Click here for the schedule of courses
	LIN 494 - Linguistics Capstone [1 credit(s)] Pre-requisite: Open to students with senior status and who have completed a minimum of two 300-level courses in Linguistics, or by permission of the program director. Course focuses on building analytical, research, and writing skills on topics related to language analysis and linguistics. Students will work on a research paper or project under the supervision of the Director of Linguistics or another designated instructor. This course will be taken in combination with a LIN elective course at the 300- or 400-level, with a separate grade from the program director or other Linguistics faculty member assigned to work with the student on the project. General Education Category: Capstone Click here for the schedule of courses
	LIN 496 - Independent Study in Linguistics [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite(s): Must have at least junior standing to be eligible for this course. Written permission of the instructor and department chair is required. Specialized research project of particular interest to the student. May be repeated, but no more than 3 credits count toward the Linguistics major. Click here for the schedule of courses
Management
	MGT 301 - Principles of Management [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Junior standing. An in-depth examination of managerial roles and functions; covers planning, organizing, controlling, leading, staffing, and problem-solving in contemporary organizations; examines foundations of management thought and managerial processes that lead to organizational effectiveness. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MGT 302 - Principles of Labor & Industrial Relations [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Junior standing. An in-depth examination of labor relations and collective bargaining; covers the parties (union and management), the legal framework, union structure and administration, the employer role, union organizing, bargaining issues, the negotiation process, grievances and arbitration, and public sector labor relations. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MGT 321 - Organizational Behavior [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Junior standing. Analysis of situations involving individual and group behavior. Development of small and large group theory, interpersonal relations, and achievement of the goals of the enterprise with and through people as individuals and as groups. Areas of investigation include communications, direction, coordination, control leadership, and group dynamics. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MGT 340 - Human Resource Management [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Junior standing. Current human-resource issues, policies, and practices. Includes study of legal environment, job analysis, planning, recruiting, selection, training, performance appraisal, compensation, and benefits; strategic and international HR issues are addressed throughout the course. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MGT 341 - Personnel Compensation, Performance, And Job [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MGT 340, junior standing. Methods of work analysis and measurement used in industry; systems for compensation of both hourly and salaried personnel; performance standards, time rates, and wage incentive methods; salary determination and administration. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	MGT 342 - Staffing Organizations [3 credit(s)] Previously “Staffing and Developing the Organization.” Prerequisite: MGT 340, junior standing. Provides a detailed examination of organizational staffing. Content includes staffing models, legal compliance, planning, downsizing, job analysis, external and internal recruitment, selection testing, interviewing, and retention. Topics are covered in more depth and detail than in MGT 340. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MGT 343 - Employee Training and & Development [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MGT 340. This course provides an in-depth look at the process of employee training and development. Coverage includes how training relates to organizational strategy, needs assessment, adult learning, training evaluation, management development, selecting trainers and selection of appropriate instructional methods. The course also addresses training related issues for specific topical areas such as harassment training and training for global assignments. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MGT 404 - Organizational Theory and Design [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MGT 321, junior standing. Nature and importance of organizational structure and design; functions and dysfunctions of traditional designs; how and why organizational designs change; effects of the environment, technology, information and control systems, power structures, and political behavior on organizational performance. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	MGT 411 - Labor History [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MGT 302, junior standing. Examination of the organized labor movement in the United States and its influence on political and legal institutions; analysis of legislation relating to labor, management, and the public; laws and regulations concerning wages, hours, collective bargaining, labor contracts, and arbitration. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MGT 422 - Labor Law [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MGT 302, junior standing. The law of industrial relations with emphasis on the Labor-Management Relations Act, including unfair practices and representation cases. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MGT 423 - Labor Relations In Public Employment [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MGT 302, junior standing. Collective bargaining by federal, state, and local employees; differences between public and private employment; union security, impasse procedures, and implications of collective bargaining for public management; impact of collective bargaining on wages and other conditions of employment in the public sector. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MGT 431 - Employment Practices Law [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MGT 302. Analyzes employment-practices law and its impact on employment decision-making; equal employment opportunity and discrimination; occupational safety and health, pension and benefit regulations and laws that pertain to the employment relationship. Emphasis is on the impact of regulations on organization personnel and human resource policy. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MGT 443 - Entrepreneurship [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Senior standing. Exploration of the business formation process, and the management and operation of new/smaller enterprises both within and apart from existing ventures. Students are required to develop a written business venture plan and may act as advisors to existing smaller enterprises. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MGT 451 - Collective Bargaining [3 credit(s)] An introduction to the structure of organized labor; types, methods, and aims of unions; trade and labor contracts; arbitration and mediation methods, and services; federal and state regulation of collective bargaining. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MGT 455 - Trends In Employee Relations & The Quality Of Working Life [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MGT 321; must have at least junior standing and be a declared major in the College of Business to be eligible for this course. Exploration of cooperative work systems and efforts by labor and management to work together to improve the quality of work life by increasing effectiveness of the organization, productivity, quality, and work satisfaction, and understanding the processes used to accomplish these ends. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MGT 457 - Human Resources Information Systems [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MGT 340, junior standing. A comprehensive analysis of human-resource information systems with exploration of major applications and use of systems to improve decision-making; emphasizes hands-on use of technology in human resource planning, selection, appraisal, and compensation. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MGT 465 - Management Strategy & Policy [3 credit(s)] Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp, Senior standing, all college core courses, at least three major field courses. A business capstone course: integration of the student’s background, experiences, and previous core business curriculum through case studies and business decision simulation exercises; development of an effective conceptual approach to integrating administrative policy, strategies, and decision-making; diagnosis, analysis, and solution of interrelated administrative problems. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum, Capstone Click here for the schedule of courses
	MGT 477 - Managerial Skill Development [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MGT 321, junior standing. Analysis of aspects of managing in which specific behavioral skills can be developed; focus on individual managers and skill development in such areas as goal-setting, time-management, conducting meetings, communication processes, delegation, training, and appraisal interviews. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MGT 487 - International Management [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MGT 321, junior standing. Strategic, managerial, and human-resource issues in international business management; cultural differences and managerial practices in different countries; planning and control of small businesses and global enterprises; evaluating the performance of overseas subsidiaries; coordinating operations in different countries; overseas decisions; career concerns with overseas assignments. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MGT 490 - Internship [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Two MGT courses and permission of chair. Provides students with an opportunity to gain practical experience in human resources, labor relations, and/or management; may be arranged at the initiative of the student or the faculty member; offers a maximum of three semester hours for a 14-hour-per-week internship with fewer semester hours offered for fewer hours of work. The course is graded on a Pass/Fail basis. This course is repeatable. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MGT 493 - Current Topics [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Senior standing and permission of chair. A study of a selected current topic in management. Course topics will vary. Offered as demand warrants. This course is repeatable. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MGT 496 - Special Problems [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Senior standing, approval of sponsoring professor and department chairperson, written proposal approved before registration. Flexible in content and structure, this course is designed to enable qualified students to pursue special areas of interest and competency; opportunity for independent study, field research, or other special assignments. This course is repeatable. Click here for the schedule of courses
Marketing
	MKT 301 - Fundamentals of Marketing [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Junior standing and be a declared major in the College of Business, or have permission of chairperson. Examines the role of marketing in business and nonprofit organizations from managerial as well as societal and ethical perspectives. Focuses on development and implementation of the marketing program by surveying relevant concepts from the social and behavioral sciences, examining trends in domestic and world markets; and exploring decisions related to market selection, strategic market planning; and the marketing mix areas of product, price, promotion, and distribution. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MKT 321 - International Business [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MKT 301. Introduces concepts, theories, information, and issues that impact business strategies in global markets. Investigates the role of international institutions and the cultural, economic, legal, and geopolitical influences on world trade. Examines the nature of business decisions across such functional areas as human resources management, finance and accounting, marketing, and operations management. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MKT 411 - Retail Strategy & Marketing [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MKT 301. Provides retail management and merchandising framework for all types of businesses. Includes store location, layout and design, merchandise offerings, assortments, pricing, and control, as well as focus on internal operations, including staffing and supervision, promotions, customer services, store operations, expense control; opportunities for small retailers; and legal and ethical considerations. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	MKT 420 - Consumer Behavior [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MKT 301. Investigates consumer and organizational buying motives, buying influences, and buying decision-making processes and their implications for marketing strategies and public/social policy. Explores cross-cultural, ethical, and research issues in understanding consumer and industrial/organizational buying. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MKT 431 - Marketing Research [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MKT 301. Develops a managerial appreciation of the role of research in marketing practice and how results are used in decision-making. Emphasizes the total research process as well as specific research steps, stressing information needs, research formulation and design, and research procedure. Integrates and applies concepts through managerially-oriented marketing research cases and a field research project. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MKT 440 - Field Experience Abroad [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MKT 301 or equivalent; 2.5 GPA, and permission of MKT Department chair. This course is a specially-arranged, study-abroad, field experience which provides intensive business exposure to a target country. Students will conduct hands-on research, visit and interact with the business community in the target country, and prepare written reports on international marketing and business topics. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MKT 441 - Integrated Marketing Com [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MKT 301. Explores the role of advertising and promotion in modern marketing strategy. Focuses on market analysis and target audience definition, message development, media strategy, the evaluation of advertising effectiveness, and budgeting. Intended both for those planning careers in advertising as well as general marketing management. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MKT 450 - Selling & Sales Force Mgmt [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MKT 301. Covers tasks and responsibilities of professional selling and the challenges of managing both the individual and team sales function. Stresses analytical and interpersonal skills, account management, proposal development, planning, organizing, directing, motivating, and controlling a sales organization. Examines legal and ethical dimensions of professional selling. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MKT 452 - Business-To-Business Marketing [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MKT 301. Explores concepts, analytical tools, management practices, and advances in marketing goods and services to industrial, commercial, institutional, and other business markets in domestic and global environments. Includes lectures, case analyses, discussion, oral presentations, written reports, and execution of a field project. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MKT 454 - Online Marketing Strategies [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MKT 301. Provides an introduction to Internet technology and the marketing opportunities this technology presents. A multidimensional approach is used to combine practical applications with marketing principles. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MKT 456 - Customer Relationship Management [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MKT 301. Introduces the basic theories and methodology of customer relationship management, including identifying profitable customers, understanding their needs and wants, and building a bond with them by developing customer-centric products and services directed toward providing customer value. Provides hands-on experience with popular analytical CRM and data mining tools that are widely used in the industry. Topics will cover the issues in the customer life cycle: market segmentation, customer acquisition, basket analysis and cross-selling, customer retention and loyalty, and practical issues in implementation of successful CRM programs. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MKT 461 - Global Mktg Strategy [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MKT 301. Introduces students to the concepts and management tools of international marketing. Topics include evaluating the global environment economically, culturally, politically and legally, screening and researching international business opportunities; and formulating appropriate marketing strategies to enter global markets and build sustainable advantages. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MKT 464 - Marketing Strategy [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: MKT 420 and MKT 431. Applies marketing principles, practices, and theories to the formulation of strategic marketing plans and solutions for U.S. and global markets. Builds analytical skills in diagnosing marketing problems, identifying opportunities, analyzing alternative courses of action, and recommending marketing strategies and action plans. Emphasizes decision making, financial and ethical analysis, and individual and team assignments involving marketing cases, field projects, class discussions, written reports, and oral presentations. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MKT 490 - Marketing Internship [2-3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Junior standing, MKT 420, MKT 431, minimum overall GPA of 2.5, and permission of Department Chair. Designed to provide marketing students with practical experience in career paths in marketing management, marketing research, sales, retailing, advertising, and related fields. Student must submit a written proposal to be approved by a faculty advisor of the student’s choosing and Program Director before registration. Students must work under the supervision of marketing professionals. Internship credits will be based on hours worked: a minimum of 10 hours per week (or 150 hours) for two credits; 15 hours per week (or 225 hours) for three credits. A term report must be submitted, incorporating theory, marketing tools, and practical applications to the sponsoring organization and the student’s faculty advisor. Contact Department Office for application packet and instructions. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MKT 490H - Marketing Internship [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Junior standing, MKT 420, MKT 431, Permission of the student’s honors advisor and the department chair. Designed to provide marketing students with practical experience in career paths in marketing management, marketing research, sales, retailing, advertising, and related fields. Student must submit a written proposal to be approved by a faculty advisor of the student’s choosing and the Program Director before registration. Students must work under the supervision of marketing professionals. Internship credits will be based on hours worked: a minimum of 10 hours per week (or 150 hours) for two credits; 15 hours per week (or 225 hours) for three credits. A term report must be submitted, incorporating theory, marketing tools, and practical applications to the sponsoring organization and the student’s faculty advisor. Contact Department Office for application packet and instructions. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MKT 493 - Current Topics [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: MKT 301. A study of current topics in marketing. Emphasis will be placed on exploring current literature, advanced topics, and research tools applicable to the topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MKT 495 - Consulting [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Senior standing, MKT 420, and MKT 431. The learning philosophy in this course can be summed up as follows: theory informs practice. The marketing consulting course emphasizes the integration of strategy, business processes, technology, and management through a group project conducted for a “real-world” company or non-profit, organization. The course centers around student teams working with clients to conduct analysis, determine managerial priorities, and provide a series of deliverables that enable the client to operate more efficiently and grow. Students will follow a systematic business consulting methodology The course features close work with clients and ends with a report for client managers. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MKT 496 - Independent Study [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MKT 301, senior standing, permission of Department Chair. Written proposal approved before registration by sponsoring professor and chairperson. A flexible content/structure course designed to enable qualified students to pursue special areas of interest and competency; opportunity for independent study, field research, or other special assignments. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MKT 499H - Honors Thesis in Marketing [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Restricted to senior MKT honors students. Requires the honors student to conduct a piece of original research in marketing under the supervision of a Marketing faculty member. The thesis will be presented orally and submitted as a written report. Click here for the schedule of courses
Math Technology
	MTT 168 - Math for Engineering Technology I [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MTH 115 or equivalent or placement test. This course is designed to meet the needs of engineering technology students as they encounter problems that occur in the world of work. Topics include a review of algebraic concepts and operations from basic equations through systems of equations, quadratic equations, right triangle trigonometry and an introduction to vectors. Topics introduced are graphing trigonometric functions, exponents, radicals, exponential and logarithmic functions, complex numbers, higher degree equations, systems of equations and inequalities, matrix algebra, and ratio, proportion, and variation. Students must supply a graphing calculator for this course and be familiar with the use of computers. The recommended calculator type is the TI-84 Plus or TI-89. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTT 169 - Math for Engineering Technology II [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MTT 168 or equivalent. This course introduces students to plane analytic geometry and calculus, with an emphasis on applications to engineering technology. Topics include sequences and series; lines; conic sections; translation and rotation of axes; limits; derivatives and their applications; integration and its applications; and a basic introduction to statistics, probability and empirical methods. Students must supply a graphing calculator for this course and be familiar with the use of computers. The recommended calculator type is the TI-84 Plus or TI-89. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTT 300 - Applied Math [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: associate-degree-level of algebra, trigonometry, and introductory calculus. Applications of differential and integral calculus including advanced differentiation and integrations techniques as applied to engineering problems. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTT 301 - Advanced Applied Math [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MTT 300 or equivalent. Differential equations, transient analysis, Laplace transform methods. S-plane poles and zeros are applied specifically toward program applications. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
Mathematics
	MTH 084 - Math Skills Workshop [0 credit(s)] Viking Academic Boot Camp is a six week summer program designed to prepare students for college level mathematics. Coursework includes a review of pre-algebra, and a review of algebra topics such as solving and graphing linear equations and systems. Peer tutoring along with academic success skills instruction are included in the program. For more information and for the online application, visit http://www.csuohio.edu/academic/advising/tutoring/campfaqs.html Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 087 - Basic Algebra [0 credit(s)] MTH 87 begins with a pre-algebra review. It then proceeds to basic algebra topics such as linear equations and inequalities, rectangular coordinate system, graphs of linear equations, linear systems, polynomials, exponents, and factoring with emphasis on graphing and applications through problem-solving. This course makes extensive use of online software for computer assisted instruction and assessment. Class meetings will be held in a computer laboratory setting and students are expected to use the software on an out-of-class basis to supplement regular in-class meetings. Pass/fail system of grading, but students receive modified letter grades: S(A), S(B), S(C), U(D), U(F). The letter grades in parentheses are not computed in the students’ GPAs. No credit toward graduation. This course does not fulfill the university general education requirement in quantitative literacy. MTH 087 requires class contact time of 3 credit hours and will be applied both toward financial aid and term billing as the fee for 3 credits. As no credit for this course applies toward graduation, the credits for MTH 087 are listed on the course schedule and the payment receipt as 0 credits. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 95 - Applied Algebra [0 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Grade of “SC” or better in MTH 87 or suitable placement test score. Extension of basic algebra techniques, linear equations, and linear inequalities, an introduction to functions, roots, radicals, exponents, quadratic equations, solution of second degree equations and applications, and the analysis and solution of word problems. Class meetings will be held in a computer laboratory setting and students are expected to use the software on an out-of-class basis to supplement regular in-class meetings. This course does not fulfill the university general education requirement in quantitative literacy. MTH 95 requires class contact time of 3 credit hours and will be applied both toward financial aid and term billing as the fee for 3 credits. As no credit for this course applies toward graduation, the credits for MTH 95 are listed on the course schedule and the payment receipt as 0 credits. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 116 - Foundations of Quantitative Literacy [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Grade of SC or better in MTH 87 or suitable placement-exam score. This course is designed to develop quantitative reasoning skills as applied to personal and social issues. Students will learn mathematics and basic statistics needed for success in other college courses, advancement of ones career, and understanding of major issues in life. This course is for students not planning to major in a field requiring advanced mathematical skills. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Mathematics Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 117 - Mathematical Applications in the Real World [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite(s): MTH 116. This course continues the development of quantitative reasoning skills as started in MTH 116. Topics in this course include the mathematics used in voting, including weighted voting systems; mathematics of touring (The Traveling Salesman Problem); as well as the mathematics of networks and scheduling. This course is for students not planning to major in a field requiring advanced mathematical skills. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Mathematics Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 127 - Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: A grade of ‘SC’ or better in MTH 87 or suitable placement-test score. Topics needed to teach elementary school mathematics, including numeration systems and whole number arithmetic, integers and number theory, rational and real numbers, problem solving, and applications. This course does not fulfill the university General Education Requirement in quantitative literacy. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 128 - Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers II [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in MTH 127. Additional topics for the elementary curriculum, focused mainly on geometry and its applications. The course will incorporate the use of appropriate computer software for the elementary school classroom such as LOGO and Cabri. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Mathematics Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 129 - Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers III [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in MTH 127. Additional topics for the elementary curriculum, including measurement, probability and statistics. The course will incorporate the use of appropriate technology for the elementary school classroom such as the TI-73 calculator with the CBR and computer software Fathom and Excel. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Mathematics Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 147 - Statistical Concepts with Applications [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: A grade of ‘SC’ or better in MTH 087 or suitable placement-test score. A first course in statistics that emphasizes statistical methodology as applied in the biological, social, and behavioral sciences, education, and business; topics include descriptive statistics, elementary probability, elementary sampling theory, estimation, hypothesis testing, regression and correlation. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Mathematics Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 148 - Mathematics for Business Majors I [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: a grade of SC or better in MTH 087 or suitable placement-exam score. The topics for this course include equations of lines, graphs of functions, word problems, polynomial models, and mathematical applications. The course shows how to use exponential and logarithmic functions to study mathematical finance applications such as simple interest, discount, compound interest, present and future values, annuities, and amortization. The course also covers systems of linear equations, and matrices. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Mathematics Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 149 - Mathematics for Business Majors II [4 credit(s)] Prerequisite: a grade of C or better in MTH 148 or MTH 167, or suitable placement test score. The course covers material on the techniques of single- and multivariate calculus and includes methods and applications regarding rates of change, derivatives, anti-derivatives, integration, differential equations, partial derivatives, and extreme values of functions. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Mathematics Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 167 - Precalculus Mathematics I [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: A grade of ‘C’ or better in MTH 95 or suitable placement test score. Detailed study of functions including linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, root/radical/power, exponential, logarithmic and piecewise-defined functions; graphing techniques; solutions of a variety of equations and of systems of linear equations; solutions of polynomial and rational inequalities . This course makes extensive use of online software for computer assisted instruction, assessment, and testing. Some class meetings will be held in a computer laboratory setting and students are expected to use the software on a self-paced, out-of-class basis to supplement regular in-class meetings. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Mathematics Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 168 - Precalculus Mathematics II [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: A grade of ‘C-’ or better in MTH 167 or suitable placement-test score. Detailed study of angles, trigonometric, and inverse trigonometric functions, identities, trigonometric equations, triangles and vectors. This course makes extensive use of online software for computer assisted instruction and assessment. Some class meetings will be held in a computer laboratory setting and students are expected to use the software on an out-of-class basis to supplement regular in-class meetings. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Mathematics Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 180 - Operation STEM Calculus [0 credit(s)] This course is for students in the Operation STEM scholars program. This will consist of 6 weeks of instruction involving limits, differentiation, and integration. Enrollment is restructed to students who acquire permission of the chair of the department. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 181 - Calculus I [4 credit(s)] Prerequisite: A grade of ‘C’ or better in MTH 168 or suitable placement-test score. Topics covered include limits, derivatives, continuity, applications of derivatives, antiderivatives and the definite integral. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Mathematics Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 181H - H: Honors Calculus I [4 credit(s)] Prerequisites: A grade of ‘C’ or better in MTH 168 or suitable placement test score, Honors standing or permission of University Honors program. Topics to be covered includes limits, derivatives, continuity, applications of the derivative, antiderivatives and the definite integral. Covers the same basic topics as MTH 181, but with greater emphasis on rigorous treatment of the underlying mathematical ideas and real world applications. Semesters Offered: Every Fall General Education Category: Mathematics Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 182 - Calculus II [4 credit(s)] Prerequisite: A grade of ‘C’ or better in MTH 181. Topics to be covered include applications of integration, techniques of integration, improper integrals, infinite series, power series, polar coordinates, conic sections, and vectors. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Mathematics Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 182H - H: Honors Calculus II [4 credit(s)] Prerequisite: A grade of ‘C’ or better in MTH 181H or suitable placement score. Honors standing or permission of University Honors Program. Topics to be covered include applications of integration, techniques of integration, improper integrals, infinite series, power series, polar coordinates, conic sections, and vectors. This course covers the same basic topics as MTH 182, but with greater emphasis on rigorous treatment of the underlying mathematical ideas and real world applications. Semesters Offered: Every Spring General Education Category: Mathematics Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 201 - Functions and Modeling [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite or co-requisite: EUT 215 or EUT 217, MTH 182. Enrollment is restricted to students seeking teaching licensure in the CSUTeach program. This course is designed to engage prospective secondary mathematics teachers in explorations and laboratory activities that will expand and strengthen knowledge and understanding of topics in the secondary mathematics curriculum at a level appropriate for an undergraduate mathematics major. Connections between secondary and college mathematics will be illuminated; extensive use of technology will be integrated into solving non-routine problems and applying mathematics in real-world situations, which will be the primary focus. Explorations will involve the use of multiple representations, transformations, data analysis techniques (such as curve fitting) and interconnections among topics in algebra, analytic geometry, statistics, trigonometry, and calculus. No credit toward the mathematics major or minor. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 220 - Introduction to Discrete Mathematics [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: A grade of ‘C’ or better in MTH 149 or MTH 182. Topics include sets, relations, and functions; the concept of algorithm and mathematical induction and recursive definition. Applications of these fundamentals are chosen at the instructor’s discretion from graph theory, Boolean algebra, lattice theory, finite-state automata, elementary grammars, and the theory of recurrence relations. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 281 - Multivariable Calculus [4 credit(s)] Prerequisite: A grade of ‘C’ or better in MTH 182. Multivariate and vector calculus, including three-dimensional analytic geometry, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, vector calculus, line integrals, Green’s Theorem. Only 2 of the 4 credits may be counted toward graduation by students who have passed MTH 283. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 283 - Multivariable Calculus For Engineers [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: A grade of ‘C’ or better in MTH 182. Multivariate calculus including three-dimensional analytic geometry, partial derivatives, multiple integrals. Students who have passed MTH 281 may not register for MTH 283. A student who attempts to do so will be given a grade of W. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 284 - Matrices For Engineers [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: A grade of ‘C’ or better in MTH 182. Matrix algebra, including matrices and systems of linear equations, determinants, inverses, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Students who have passed MTH 288 may not register for MTH 284. A student who attempts to do so will be given a grade of W. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 286 - Introduction To Differential Equations [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: A grade of ‘C’ or better in MTH 182. First-order differential equations, linear differential equations, first order systems, Laplace transform techniques, and applications. Course includes an introduction to the use of a computer algebra system, such as Maple or MATLAB. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 288 - Linear Algebra [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: A grade of ‘C’ or better in MTH 182. Systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors. Only two of the 3 credits may be counted toward graduation by students who have passed MTH 284. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 301 - Introduction to Number Theory [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in MTH 220 or permission of instructor. This course is an introduction to number theory and its applications. Topics covered include divisibility, greatest common divisor and Euclid’s algorithm, congruences and the algebra of congruence classes, the theorems of Fermat, and Euler, the Chinese Remainder Theorem, quadratic residues and primitive roots. Applications include cryptography, computer security and coding theory. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 311 - Numerical Analysis [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Grades of “C” or better and at least 6 credits chosen from the following six courses: MTH 220, MTH 281, MTH 283, MTH 284, MTH 286 and MTH 288. Course covers numerical methods for solving nonlinear equations, systems of linear equations, interpolation problems, integration problems, and differential equations. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 323 - Statistical Methods [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in MTH 182. Course covers issues of data collection, graphical and numerical summary techniques, basic probability, discrete random variables, continuous random variables, central limit theorem, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing of a proportion, hypothesis testing of a mean, 2 sample hypothesis testing, chi square testing, regression. Appropriate statistical software used extensively. MTH 323 counts toward the statistics minor; one course from MTH 323 or MTH 347 counts toward the mathematics minor, but not both. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 325 - Patterns, Reasoning, & Proof for Middle School Teachers [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: A grade of ‘C’ or better in MTH 95 or suitable placement test score (MTH 167 level or higher). Enrollment is restricted to students seeking middle childhood licensure with mathematics as one of their two areas of concentration or by permission of Mathematics Department Chairperson. This course will be an in-depth study of mathematical topics in middle school curricula in the area of mathematical ways of thinking via patterns, reasoning, and proof. Topics include patterns and sequences, proof by induction, proof by contradiction, direct proof, and problem solving strategies. Goals include developing deep understandings of these topics as appropriate for middle school teachers. No credit toward the mathematics major or minor. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 326 - Number Systems and Operations for Mid Sch Teachers [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite(s): A grade of ‘C’ or better in MTH 95 or suitable placement test score (MTH 167 level or higher). Enrollment is restricted to students seeking middle childhood licensure with mathematics as one of their two areas of concentration or by permission of Mathematics Department Chairperson. This course will consist of an in-depth study of mathematical topics in middle school curricula in the area of numbers and operations. Topics include numeration concepts, study of rational and irrational numbers, algebraic systems, estimation and operations. Goals include developing deep understandings of these topics as appropriate for middle school teachers. No credit toward the mathematics major or minor. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 327 - Algebra and Functions for Middle School Teachers [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: A grade of ‘C’ or better in MTH 95 or suitable placement test score (MTH 167 level or higher). Enrollment is restricted to students seeking middle childhood licensure with mathematics as one of their two areas of concentration or by permission of Mathematics Department Chairperson. Emphasis on algebra as a powerful symbolic language for studying patterns, relations, and variation; for solving linear and quadratic equations and inequalities; and for modeling real life situations. Emphasis is on variables and functions in symbolic and graphical forms, especially linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, and inverse functions. Goals include developing deep understandings of these topics as appropriate for middle school teachers. No credit toward the mathematics major or minor. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 328 - Measurement and Geometry for Middle School Teachers [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: A grade of ‘C’ or better in MTH 95 or suitable placement test score (MTH 167 level or higher) or by permission of Mathematics Department chairperson. This course is designed to increase the conceptual understanding of geometry for middle school teachers. Topics will include dynamic geometry integrating use of computer software; basic geometry theorems and constructions; similarity, proportion, scaling and geometric growth; tessellations; simple trigonometric relationships. No credit toward the mathematics major or minor. Semesters Offered: Every Spring General Education Category: Mathematics Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 329 - Data Analysis and Probability for Middle School Teachers [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: A grade of ‘C’ or better in MTH 95 or suitable placement test score (MTH 167 level or higher). Enrollment is restricted to students seeking middle childhood licensure with mathematics as one of their two areas of concentration or by permission of Mathematics Department Chairperson. Ratios, fractions, percentages, data collection, graphical experimentation, basic strategies of data analysis, some statistical methods to analyze data, inference based on data and simulation. Goals include developing deep understandings of these topics as appropriate for middle school teachers. No credit toward the mathematics major or minor. Semesters Offered: Every Fall General Education Category: Mathematics Click here for the schedule of courses

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Course Descriptions

LAT 296 - Independent Study In Latin

LAT 393 - Special Topics In Latin Literature

LAT 396 - Independent Study In Latin

LAT 493 - Special Topics In Latin Literature

LAT 496 - Independent Study In Latin

LIN 120 - Introduction to Language and Linguistics I

LIN 121 - Introduction to Language and Linguistics II

LIN 260 - Language, Culture and Society

LIN 293 - Topics in Linguistics

LIN 310 - Traditional Grammar

LIN 311 - Elements Of Linguistics

LIN 313 - Studies In Linguistics

LIN 314 - Applied Linguistics

LIN 315 - Introduction to the English Language

LIN 340 - Phonetics and Phonology

LIN 341 - Morphology And Syntax

LIN 342 - Languages In Contact

LIN 347 - Maya Hieroglyphic Writing I

LIN 447 - Maya Hieroglyphic Writing II

LIN 493 - Special Topics in Linguistics

LIN 494 - Linguistics Capstone

LIN 496 - Independent Study in Linguistics

MGT 301 - Principles of Management

MGT 302 - Principles of Labor & Industrial Relations

MGT 321 - Organizational Behavior

MGT 340 - Human Resource Management

MGT 341 - Personnel Compensation, Performance, And Job

MGT 342 - Staffing Organizations

MGT 343 - Employee Training and & Development

MGT 404 - Organizational Theory and Design

MGT 411 - Labor History

MGT 422 - Labor Law

MGT 423 - Labor Relations In Public Employment

MGT 431 - Employment Practices Law

MGT 443 - Entrepreneurship

MGT 451 - Collective Bargaining

MGT 455 - Trends In Employee Relations & The Quality Of Working Life

MGT 457 - Human Resources Information Systems

MGT 465 - Management Strategy & Policy

MGT 477 - Managerial Skill Development

MGT 487 - International Management

MGT 490 - Internship

MGT 493 - Current Topics

MGT 496 - Special Problems

MKT 301 - Fundamentals of Marketing

MKT 321 - International Business

MKT 411 - Retail Strategy & Marketing

MKT 420 - Consumer Behavior

MKT 431 - Marketing Research

MKT 440 - Field Experience Abroad

MKT 441 - Integrated Marketing Com

MKT 450 - Selling & Sales Force Mgmt

MKT 452 - Business-To-Business Marketing

MKT 454 - Online Marketing Strategies

MKT 456 - Customer Relationship Management

MKT 461 - Global Mktg Strategy

MKT 464 - Marketing Strategy

MKT 490 - Marketing Internship

MKT 490H - Marketing Internship

MKT 493 - Current Topics

MKT 495 - Consulting

MKT 496 - Independent Study

MKT 499H - Honors Thesis in Marketing

MTT 168 - Math for Engineering Technology I

MTT 169 - Math for Engineering Technology II

MTT 300 - Applied Math

MTT 301 - Advanced Applied Math

MTH 084 - Math Skills Workshop

MTH 087 - Basic Algebra

MTH 95 - Applied Algebra

MTH 116 - Foundations of Quantitative Literacy

MTH 117 - Mathematical Applications in the Real World

MTH 127 - Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I

MTH 128 - Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers II

MTH 129 - Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers III

MTH 147 - Statistical Concepts with Applications

MTH 148 - Mathematics for Business Majors I

MTH 149 - Mathematics for Business Majors II

MTH 167 - Precalculus Mathematics I