May 21, 2024  
2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses of Instruction


Courses numbered 0 to 99 are developmental and credits may not be used to satisfy degree requirements.  Courses numbered 1000 to 1099, freshman; 2000 to 2099, sophomore; 3000 to 3099, junior; 4000 to 4099, senior; 5000 to 5099, graduate; 6000 to 7099, graduate courses beyond the master’s level.  Where indicated, certain 4000-level courses are accepted for graduate credit.

The number after each course title indicates the semester hours credit. CR(credit) or NC (no credit) after a course title indicates a pass/fail course with no semester hours credit.

An abbreviation following a course description indicates the semester or summer term the course will normally be offered: F-fall semester; Sp-spring semester; Sum-entire summer session; Sum I - first summer term; Sum II - second summer term.  The word “even” or “odd” follows the description of a course which is offered only in alternate years.

Students may not enroll in more than one section of the same course specified in the University catalog without approval of the Registrar.  Students who register for more than one section of the same course may be arbitrarily dropped from one of the sections without notice.

Class pre-requisites must be completed as prescribed by the most current catalog, regardless of the catalog or curriculum in effect for any student.  Students who do not meet course qualifications or who have not completed pre-requisites for a course may be arbitrarily dropped without notice.

The courses that are listed in this catalog may be offered for credit in a variety of formats, including electronically mediated teaching.

 

 

Kinesiology

  
  • KINS 1019 - Weight Training I

    1 cr.

    Skills, techniques, and knowledge of beginning weight training.


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  • KINS 1042 - Swimming I

    1 cr.

    Skills, techniques, and knowledges of beginning swimming.


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  • KINS 1045 - Basketball

    1 cr.

    Skills, techniques, knowledges of beginning basketball.


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  • KINS 1053 - Self Defense I

    1 cr.

    Skills, techniques, and knowledges of beginning self defense.


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  • KINS 1061 - Weight Training I

    1 cr.

    Skills, techniques, and knowledge of beginning weight training.


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  • KINS 2001 - First Aid and CPR

    1 cr.

    First aid to the victims of accidents, sudden illness, cardiac or respiratory emergencies. First aid and CPR certification granted to those meeting agency requirements.

    Two hours laboratory.


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  • KINS 2002 - Strength Training for School Age Children

    2 cr.

    This course is designed to enhance the candidates’s ability to assess and implement safe and appropriate methods in resistance training programs in the school system for children and the adolescent in physical education/athletics.

    Prerequisite(s): KINS 2011 .


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  • KINS 2011 - Introduction to Kinesiology

    3 cr.

    Basic understanding and familiarization of health, physical education and recreation as a profession; including historical background, principles, trends, curriculum and professional preparation. For Kinesiology majors only.


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  • KINS 2020 - Lifeguard Training

    3 cr.

    Designed to train and certify an individual to serve as a non-surf lifeguard and as an aquatic facility manager.


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  • KINS 2021 - Concepts of Personal Wellness

    2 cr.

    The purpose of this course is to provide learning opportunities for the development of conceptual and functional knowledge of health-related physical fitness and the role it plays in the development and maintenance of human wellness. The health-behavior-gap is examined, and specific emphasis is placed on the individual long-term preventive and rehabilitative benefits derived from lifelong participation in physical activity.

    Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology majors only.


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  • KINS 2033 - Water Safety Instruction

    3 cr.

    Qualifies individuals to teach and certify American Red Cross Aquatic courses.

    Prerequisite(s): KINS 2020 .


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  • KINS 2041 - Personal and Community Health

    3 cr.

    An orientation course in health which deals with nutrition, stress, exercise, diseases and their prevention.


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  • KINS 2053 - Self Defense II

    1 cr.

    Continued instruction and practice in the various aspects of self defense.


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  • KINS 3005 - Techniques in Group Exercise

    2 cr.

    This course is designed to examine current trends and techniques used in the field of group exercise.

    Prerequisite(s): KINS 2011 .
    Kinesiology majors only.


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  • KINS 3006 - Introduction to Teaching Health and Physical Education

    3 cr.

    Clinical based course where physical education majors examine teaching physical education in diverse settings. Candidates will examine how students and teachers spend their time during physical education and the impact it has on learning.

    Prerequisite(s): KINS 2011 .


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  • KINS 3008 - Fitness and Sport Facility Management

    3 cr.

    This course is designed to provide learning experiences in the administrative tasks of planning new facilities, renovating and maintaining existing sport and fitness facilities. An understanding in facilities, their design, and management will be gained through field trips, speakers, and standard classroom material.

    Prerequisite(s): KINS 2011 .


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  • KINS 3012 - Exercise Science Physiology I

    3 cr.

    Acute and chronic physiological changes in response to exercise. Emphasis on the practical application of exercise training for health, fitness and performance. Focus will be directed toward energy for physical activity, energy delivery, utilization and enhancement of energy capacity.


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  • KINS 3018 - Fitness Assessment Techniques

    3 cr.

    This course is designed to provide the exercise professional with the necessary cognitive and laboratory experiences essential for developing safe and accurate physical fitness testing practices.

    Prerequisite(s): KINS 2011 .
    Kinesiology majors only.


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  • KINS 3019 - Introduction to Motor Learning

    3 cr.

    The learning of motor skills to facilitate the implementing of appropriate strategies and techniques for instructional, training, and rehabilitation applications.

    Prerequisite(s): KINS 2011 .
    Kinesiology majors only.


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  • KINS 3021 - Safety Education

    3 cr.

    Enhances the understanding of safety and delivery of age-appropriate safety education.

    Prerequisite(s): KINS 2041 .


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  • KINS 3022 - Sexuality Education

    3 cr.

    Enhances the understanding of human sexuality and delivery of age-appropriate sexuality education.

    Prerequisite(s): KINS 2041 .


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  • KINS 3025 - Driver Education and Traffic Safety

    3 cr.

    Administrative problems and policies, instructional methods and materials, accident causes and prevention, and content of a high school course in driver education.

    Prerequisite(s): junior standing.


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  • KINS 3033 - Activities for Elementary School

    3 cr.

    Materials, techniques and methods of teaching physical education in elementary schools. Sophomore level and above.


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  • KINS 3034 - Methods and Materials in Physical Education

    3 cr.

    Materials, techniques, and methods of teaching physical education in the three different school levels.

    Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to teacher education.


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  • KINS 3035 - Team Sports

    2 cr.

    Basic skills, strategies, rules, and teaching procedures of selected team sports.

    Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology majors only.


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  • KINS 3055 - Lifetime Sports

    2 cr.

    Basic skills, rules, strategies, and teaching procedures of selected individual lifetime sports.

    Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology majors only.


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  • KINS 3065 - Fitness

    3 cr.

    Basic knowledge, values, understanding, and teaching procedures of selected fitness programs. Courses also includes a review of health related fitness testing, risk factors, risk stratification, medical history and HPAA compliance.

    Prerequisite(s): KINS 2011 , KINS 2021 .
    Kinesiology majors only.


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  • KINS 4002 - Exercise Program Design

    3 cr.

    This course is designed to apply the principles of exercise leadership to clinical and preventive settings, with particular emphasis on formulation of the exercise prescription.

    Prerequisite(s): KINS 3018 .
    KINS majors only.


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  • KINS 4003 - Tests And Measurements in Physical Education

    3 cr.

    Purposes and needs of testing with emphasis on techniques and administration of tests in physical education.

    Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to teacher education.


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  • KINS 4006 - Advanced Driver Education

    4 cr.

    Curriculum innovations and instructional devices (with lab). In-depth study of curriculum materials and instructional devices and techniques including simulation, multi-media, driving range, on-street instruction, and motorcycle. Instruction in the use of all forms supplied by the State Department of Education.

    Prerequisite(s): KINS 3025  and junior standing.


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  • KINS 4008 - Physical Activity for Students With Special Needs

    3 cr.

    This course examines how physical activities and motor skills can be tasked analyzed and modified to include a wide range of individuals with special needs. Basic knowledge, skills and competencies in Special Education are covered with an emphasis in pedagogical principles.


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  • KINS 4010 - Exercise in Health and Disease

    3 cr.

    Examine the role of physical activity in the prevention of chronic disease. Increased prevalence of disease and decreased physical activity will be examined.


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  • KINS 4011 - Athletic Injuries

    3 cr.

    The prevention and emergency care of athletic injuries.

    Prerequisite(s): KINS 2011  and junior standing.
    Kinesiology majors only.


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  • KINS 4017 - School Health Problems

    3 cr.

    School health problems and current programs of prevention and protection against disease.

    Prerequisite(s): junior standing.
    Education majors only.


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  • KINS 4019 - Modern Fitness

    3 cr.

    Lectures and exercises designed to convert deconditioned people to conditioned status with sufficient basic knowledge to remain conditioned for a lifetime.

    Prerequisite(s): junior standing.


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  • KINS 4027 - Trends in Elementary Physical Education

    3 cr.

    In-depth study of current trends and practices used in teaching and developing a sound physical education program in the elementary school.

    Prerequisite(s): junior standing.


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  • KINS 4031 - Methods and Materials in Health Education

    3 cr.

    Materials, techniques, and methods of teaching health in schools. Ten (10) hours of classroom observation will be completed during this course.

    Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to teacher education.


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  • KINS 4032 - Anatomical and Physiological Kinesiology

    3 cr.

    Application of anatomy and physiology to analysis and improvement of human performance in gross body movement.

    Prerequisite(s): junior standing and KINS 2011 .
    KINS majors only.


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  • KINS 4034 - Professional Development in Kinesiology

    1 cr.

    This course is designed as a pre-internship experience that will provide undergraduate Kinesiology students with the key training needed to engage in the professional activities that are central to a successful career in the fields of kinesiology-related fields. Although issues of substantive, exercise, fitness, sport, and/or wellness importance naturally will be addressed, the primary focus will be on the strategies and skills that are needed to translate one’s substantive knowledge into a successful career - one that advances both the individual’s goals and the general community goals of improved health, decreased disease, and the reduction of health disparity. As this description indicates, this course is most appropriate for undergraduate students who will be pursuing careers that emphasize their preparation in kinesiology-related fields.

    Prerequisite(s): junior standing and KINS 2011 .
    Kinesiology majors only.


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  • KINS 4035 - Practicum in Physical Education (general)

    6 cr.

    Observation and participation in non-teaching physical education, recreational or health related programs for one semester.

    Prerequisite(s): Health and physical education major (general).


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  • KINS 4037 - Physiology of Exercise

    3 cr.

    Acute and chronic physiological changes in response to exercise. Emphasis on the practical application of exercise training for health, fitness, and performance.

    Prerequisite(s): junior standing. Kinesiology majors only. Concurrent enrollment in KINS 4038.


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  • KINS 4041 - Worksite Health Promotion

    3 cr.

    This course is designed to develop knowledge and awareness of the major issues in the field of worksite health promoting programming, as well as to enhance the ability of future practitioners to develop the professional techniques necessary to fulfill wellness programming needs within corporate fitness/wellness field.

    Prerequisite(s): KINS 2011 , KINS 2041  and junior standing.


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  • KINS 4042 - Health and Physical Education Program Development

    3 cr.

    This course is designed to foster the examination, discussion and creation of health physical education program development.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
    Education majors only.


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  • KINS 4043 - Epidemiology for the Community Health Educator

    3 cr.

    Introduction to community health education/promotion epidemiology.

    Prerequisite(s): KINS 2041 .


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  • KINS 4044 - Health Education and Promotion Planning

    3 cr.

    This course will enhance student understanding of community health planning.

    Prerequisite(s): KINS 2041 .


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  • KINS 4045 - Controversial Issues in Health

    3 cr.

    Enhances student ability to research and debate controversial issues in health.

    Prerequisite(s): KINS 3022 .


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  • KINS 4046 - Health Education/Promotion for Multicultural Populations

    3 cr.

    Enhances student ability to deliver health education to multicultural populations.

    Prerequisite(s): KINS 3021 .


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  • KINS 4047 - Community Health Education and Promotion Practicum

    3 cr.

    Provides student the opportunity to participate in a community health education or promotion programs for one semester.

    Prerequisite(s): KINS 4041 .


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Latin

 

 ,  ,  , and    are undertaken as independent study.  Students wishing to enroll in these courses must make the proper arrangements with a member of the Latin faculty prior to registration.

  
  • LATN 1001 - Elementary Latin I

    3 cr.

    Cultural readings accompanied by the basics of grammar. Work in the computerized Language Learning Center is required.


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  • LATN 1002 - Elementary Latin II

    3 cr.

    A continuation of LATN 1001 . Cultural readings accompanied by the basics of grammar. Work in the computerized Language Learning Center is required.

    Prerequisite(s): A “C” or better in LATN 1001  or approval of department head.


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  • LATN 1005 - Elementary Latin

    6 cr.

    Cultural readings accompanied by the basics of grammar.

    (Same as LATN 1001 -LATN 1002 .)


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  • LATN 1097 - Intermediate Latin

    1 cr.

    Independent study of literary and cultural readings in Latin.

    Prerequisite(s): LATN 1002  or LATN 1005  or permission of department head.


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  • LATN 1098 - Intermediate Latin

    1 cr.

    Independent study of literary and cultural readings in Latin.

    Prerequisite(s): LATN 1002  or LATN 1005  or permission of department head.


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  • LATN 1099 - Intermediate Latin

    1 cr.

    Independent study of literary and cultural readings in Latin.

    Prerequisite(s): LATN 1002  or LATN 1005  or permission of department head.


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  • LATN 2001 - Intermediate Latin I

    3 cr.

    Cultural readings accompanied by analysis of grammatical content.

    Prerequisite(s): LATN 1002  or approval of department head.


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  • LATN 2002 - Intermediate Latin II

    3 cr.

    Selections from Caesar, Catullus and Cicero.

    Prerequisite(s): LATN 2001  or approval of department head.


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  • LATN 2003 - Classical Studies

    3 cr.

    Topics in Roman civilization, culture, language, literature, and religion.

    Prerequisite(s): LATN 1002  or permission of the department head.


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  • LATN 2008 - Literature of the Late Republic

    1-3 cr. Maximum, 3 cr.

    Prerequisite(s): LATN 2002  or approval of department head.


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  • LATN 3003 - Classical Mythology

    3 cr.

    Mythology of the Greeks and Romans from the creation of the world: tales of the gods, heroes, and great families that have influenced literature, art, and music.

    (Same as ENGL 3093 ).


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  • LATN 3008 - Literature of the Golden Age

    1-3 cr. Maximum, 3 cr

    Prerequisite(s): LATN 2002  or approval of the department head.


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  • LATN 4001 - Advanced Readings in Latin

    3 cr. Maximum 6

    Study in Latin of a specific author or literary genre.

    Prerequisite(s): LATN 2002  or equivalent.


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  • LATN 4008 - Literature of the Silver Age

    1-3 cr. Maximum, 3 cr.

    Prerequisite(s): LATN 2002  or approval of department head.


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  • LATN 4018 - Medieval Latin

    1-3 cr. Maximum, 3 cr.

    Prerequisite(s): LATN 2002  or approval of department head.


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Library Science

  
  • LIBR 3001 - Children’s Literature

    3 cr.

    Survey of literature for children preschool - grade eight; application of criteria in selecting and evaluating types of literature for developmental and curriculum needs. Extensive reading of children’s books.

    Prerequisite(s): approval of instructor.


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  • LIBR 3003 - Young Adult Literature

    3 cr.

    Study of literature for young adults in grades seven - twelve. Emphasis on reading needs and interests of youth; principles of selection and evaluation; and extensive reading of books.


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  • LIBR 3007 - School Library Media Administration

    3 cr.

    Administration of school library media centers with emphasis on programs of service, objective and standards, and such management problems as acquisitions, mechanical preparation of materials, budgets, facilities, and evaluation. Includes clinical experiences and six hours of observations in library settings.


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  • LIBR 4001 - Library Reference Materials

    3 cr.

    Introduction to principles and methods of reference work with emphasis on characteristics of basic and specialized reference sources; assessing new technologies for retrieval of information; teaching use of reference materials; and clinical experiences.

    Prerequisite(s): junior level or consent of instructor.


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  • LIBR 4005 - Organization of Library Materials

    3 cr.

    Basic principles of cataloging and classifying library materials. Includes clinical experiences.

    Prerequisite(s): junior level or consent of instructor.


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  • LIBR 4052 - Library Practicum

    3-6 cr.

    Designed to give the prospective library media specialist supervised experience in all phases of librarianship. A minimum of six hours per week (100 total clock hours) at a designated site.

    Prerequisite(s): LIBR 3001 , LIBR 3003 , LIBR 3007 , LIBR 4001 , LIBR 4005 , or consent of instructor.
    Must be admitted to Teacher Education.


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Linguistics

  
  • LING 4051 - Language and Culture

    3 cr.

    An overview of linguistic concepts and theories. Attention will be given to the history of language study and to the phenomenon of language acquisition from cultural and social viewpoints.


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Management

  
  • MGMT 2003 - Supervision

    3 cr.

    Examines the role of the supervisor and position’s relations with subordinates, colleagues, superiors, unions, and society. Explores the managerial aspects of the first -line supervisor regardless of technical specialty or type of business.


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  • MGMT 3001 - Management Concepts and Practice

    3 cr.

    Surveys the administrative and behavioral processes fundamental to successfully operating various types of enterprises. Focus on the management functions of planning, organizing, leading and controlling in organizations, and how management functions are impacted by domestic and global environmental factors.

    Prerequisite(s): junior standing.


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  • MGMT 3005 - Organizational Behavior

    3 cr.

    Examines individual, group, and organizational structure influences on behavior within organizations, and the implications for organizational effectiveness. Includes decision making, business ethics, job-related attitudes, personality and values, perception, motivation, leadership, communications, power and politics, conflict, organizational structure and culture topics.

    Prerequisite(s): junior standing.


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  • MGMT 3006 - Management in the Hospitality Industry

    3 cr.

    Examines the management functions within and applied to the hospitality and tourism industries. Covers food services, lodging, tourism, ecotourism, and travel in domestic and international marketplaces.

    Prerequisite(s): junior standing


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  • MGMT 3007 - Human Resource Management

    3 cr.

    Examines organizational human resource management issues such as manpower planning, recruitment, selection, appraisal, compensation, transfer and promotion, safety; and other personnel topics.

    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3001  or MGMT 3005  or approval of management program coordinator.


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  • MGMT 3008 - Compensation and Benefits

    3 cr.

    Provides an in-depth overview of compensation and benefits administration in public and private organizations. Focuses on factors impacting compensation and benefit issues including corporate policy, job analysis and job evaluation.

    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3001  or MGMT 3005  or consent of management program coordinator.


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  • MGMT 3009 - Operations Management

    3 cr.

    Examines the production function and its applicability to business operations and scientific decision processes. Includes forecasting and scheduling, and project, quality, capacity, and inventory management.

    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3001  or MGMT 3005 ; MATH 1016 ; or consent of management program coordinator.


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  • MGMT 3015 - Staffing

    3 cr.

    Examines various recruiting and selection systems including personnel planning, recruitment, selection, and placement practices with emphasis on laws and regulations influencing the staffing function.

    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3001  or MGMT 3005  or consent of management program coordinator.


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  • MGMT 3020 - Human Resources Development

    3 cr.

    Studies effective training and development systems, strategies and processes at the organizational and an individual level. Studies methods and media used in identifying, assessing, addressing, and monitoring Human Resource Development (HRD) needs.

    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3001  or MGMT 3005  or consent of management program coordinator.


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  • MGMT 4002 - International Business Management

    3 cr.

    Explores the functions of management that are affected by global socio-cultural, economic, legal, and political environments. Examines how the functions of management may need to be adapted for the global cultural, economic, legal, and political environments. Emphasizes global organizational dynamics and strategy.

    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3001  or MGMT 3005  or consent of the management program coordinator.


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  • MGMT 4009 - Strategic Management

    3 cr.

    Examines business policy and strategy formulation, implementation, and control from an overall management perspective. Requires strategy recommendations based on an integrative analysis of an organization’s resources, capabilities and competencies, as well as external forces, trends, and influences that shape competition.

    Prerequisite(s): BLAW 4001 , CSCI 1070 , FINA 3015 , MGMT 3001 , MRKT 3001 , BUSN 3005 , QMDS 2010 , and senior standing in the College of Business Administration.


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  • MGMT 4010 - Seminar in Human Resource Management

    3 cr.

    Provides in-depth study of contemporary personnel and human resources problems in areas such as staffing, compensation and benefits, human resources development, health and safety, and employee and relations.

    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3001  or MGMT 3005  or consent of management program coordinator.


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  • MGMT 4013 - Supply Chain Management

    3 cr.

    Examines the integration and coordination of activities, such as purchasing, outsourcing, materials management, logistics, supplier selection, and global sourcing to create an efficient and effective flow of materials.

    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3001  or MRKT 3001  or consent of management program coordinator.


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  • MGMT 4014 - Quality Management

    3 cr.

    Examines the design of products and services using control processes for continuous and total quality improvement. Explores services and manufacturing industries and a variety of methods and procedures for quality analysis and improvement. Addresses analytical methods for maintaining quality.

    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3009  or consent of management program coordinator.


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  • MGMT 4081 - Continuing Studies in Management

    3 cr.

    Applied general management for students not pursuing a degree.

    May be repeated.
    Credit may not be applied toward a degree in the College of Business Administration. Grades of CR (Credit) or NC (No Credit) will be awarded.


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Marine Science

The University of Louisiana at Monroe is a member of the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) and offers summer courses at the LUMCON DeFelice Marine Center in Cocodrie, Louisiana. Students must first apply to LUMCON. Once accepted into the summer program, the student then registers for credit at the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Room and board expenses at LUMCON and applicable laboratory fees will be assessed. Go to http://www.lumcon.edu for more information.

  
  • MNSC 2001 - Introduction to Marine Science

    4 cr.

    Introduction to chemical, geological, physical and biological processes in the oceans and coastal environments; interrelationships of humans and the marine environment.

    Prerequisite(s): Introductory science course or permission of instructor. Four weeks.


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  • MNSC 2002 - Introduction to Marine Zoology

    4 cr.

    Field and laboratory survey of marine animals, particularly those of the Louisiana Gulf Coast; classification, morphology, physiology, and ecology.

    Prerequisite(s): Introductory biology course and lab or permission of instructor. Four weeks.


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  • MNSC 4002 - Wetland Vegetation

    3 cr.

    Identification, taxonomy and distribution of wetland plants. Plant adaptations, vegetation analysis methods, marsh types, community processes and coastal wetland restoration will also be discussed.

    Prerequisite(s): junior or senior standing or permission of instructor. Three weeks.


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  • MNSC 4011 - Marine Field Ecology

    4 cr.

    Relationships of marine and estuarine organisms to environmental factors; interactions among organisms; ecological processes of energy and materials flow; field studies of communities and ecosystems of the Louisiana coastal zone.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1020 , BIOL 1021 ; BIOL 3030  or BIOL 3032 ; CHEM 1007 , CHEM 1009 ; permission of instructor. Four weeks.


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  • MNSC 4021 - Coral Reef Ecology

    3 cr.

    An introductory, interdisciplinary course in the ecology of coral reef ecosystems, with an emphasis on ecological and evolutionary processes. Aspects of physical oceanography, chemical ecology, and geology will be included.

    Prerequisite(s): eight hours of biology or permission of instructor. One and a half weeks at the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium, and one and a half weeks in Florida.


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  • MNSC 4051 - Marine Invertebrate Ecology

    3 cr.

    In-depth study of the interaction of marine invertebrates with their environment. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the functional role of invertebrates and how the environment shapes morphology, physiology, and behavior. Not intended to be a comprehensive study of invertebrate taxa.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3030 ; MNSC 4010; or permission of instructor. Three weeks.


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  • MNSC 4056 - Marine Fish Ecology

    3 cr.

    This course will explore the ecology of coastal marine fishes emphasizing aspects of how fish utilize coastal habitats and how environmental factors influence the distribution, movement, growth, reproduction, abundance, and interspecific interactions of fishes especially their early life history stages.

    Prerequisite(s): 16 hours of biology or permission of the instructor. Three weeks.


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  • MNSC 4061 - Coastal Field Geology

    3 cr.

    Sedimentary environments, coastal processes, and environmental geological problems of the Mississippi delta plain.

    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 1001 , GEOL 1002 , GEOL 1003 , GEOL 1004 ; permission of instructor. Three weeks.


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  • MNSC 4071 - Special Topics in Marine Science

    1-6 cr. Maximum credit-6hrs.

    Courses to be offered vary from year to year; additional information available from department. Intensive field study of a special topic in marine science at the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium.

    Prerequisite(s): 16 hours of science courses including one upper level laboratory course.


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  • MNSC 4091 - Special Problems In Marine Science

    1-6 cr.

    Directed research and study at a coastal laboratory of the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium.

    By arrangement.


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Marketing

  
  • MRKT 3001 - Fundamentals of Marketing

    3 cr.

    Marketing by the firm in a competitive economy at the local, national, and international level. Emphasis on the development, implementation, and control of marketing strategies including market target identification and the design of a marketing mix.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.


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  • MRKT 3002 - Consumer Behavior

    3 cr.

    A study of the contribution of psychology, sociology, anthropology and other behavioral sciences to marketing management.

    Prerequisite(s): Credit or registration in MRKT 3001 .


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  • MRKT 3004 - Sales Management

    3 cr.

    Organization of sales departments; selecting; training, compensating, motivating, and maintaining sales personnel; budgeting; distribution cost analysis; special problems in managing an outside sales force.

    Prerequisite(s): MRKT 3001 .


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  • MRKT 3005 - Personal Selling

    3 cr.

    The fundamental principles of selling; the economic problems connected with personal selling; an analysis of the product and the market; the interview; and building good will.

    Prerequisite(s): MRKT 3001 .


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  • MRKT 3007 - Retailing

    3 cr.

    Marketing to ultimate consumers. Operation of a retail outlet; store organization, displays, location, layout, purchasing, retail advertising, product analysis, personnel management, store services, and operating controls.

    Prerequisite(s): MRKT 3001 .


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