Mar 29, 2024  
2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses


 
  
  • MAT 339 - Discrete Mathematics and Statistics


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course covers applied statistics and discrete mathematics concepts for engineering. Topics include descriptive statistics, random variables, normal and binomial distributions, parameter estimation, confidence intervals and significance testing, mathematical induction, sets, graph theory, enumeration and computational algorithms. This course is not an elective for any mathematics major or concentration.

    Offered: Spring

    Prerequisite: MAT 220
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3

  
  • MAT 347 - Analysis A


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Line and surface integrals, Green’s theorem, the divergence theorem, and Stoke’s theorem. Properties of real numbers, convergence of sequences and series, and analysis of functions of one variable including metric topology, limits, continuity, uniform continuity, differentiability, and Riemann integrability.

    Offered: Fall, Spring

    Prerequisite: MAT 215 and 240, or instructor permission.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    credit: 3

  
  • MAT 348 - Ordinary Differential Equations


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    First order differential equations in one independent variable; constructive existence and uniqueness proofs, solutions containing parameters, continuation of solutions; extension to higher order differential equations, vector spaces and systems of linear differential equations.

    Offered: Fall

    Prerequisite: MAT 240 or instructor permission.
    Offered: Fall
    credit: 3

  
  • MAT 350 - Introduction to Probability Theory


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course is a calculus-based introduction to the theory of probability. It is designed for the prospective secondary school mathematics teacher. Topics include: the algebra of sets, the probability function, conditional probability, discrete and continuous random variables, simulation, sampling distributions and an introduction to game theory and Markov chains. Technology will be implemented in simulation exercises and data analysis.

    Offered: Spring (Odd years)

    Prerequisite: MAT 215, 220, and 230, or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    NOTE: Both MAT 350 and 354 cannot be used to satisfy requirements in the same degree program.
    credit: 3

  
  • MAT 351 - Introduction to Forecasting


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Basic concepts of Forecasting; Trendline Fitting and Forecasting from Time Series Models; the Box-Jenkins approach to Model Building; Regression Methods and Econometric Models: Survey Data; Leading Indicators; Evaluation of Forecasts.

    Prerequisite: MAT 208 or 210 and MAT 258 or 318, or instructor permission.
    Credits: 3

    Offered: Fall

    Offered: Fall

  
  • MAT 352 - Statistical Quality and Process Control


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Introduction to the methodology of statistical quality and process control. Topics will include control charts and their applications, process capability analysis, acceptance sampling procedures, and reliability concepts.

    Offered: Spring (even years)

    Prerequisite: MAT 258 OR MAT 318, or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    NOTE: (Not open for mathematics credit to mathematics majors or to secondary education majors in the mathematics concentration.)
    credit: 3

  
  • MAT 353 - Mathematical Modeling


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course is designed to provide students with experience in using mathematics to solve practical problems. Examples of successful modeling of real-world problems will be studied, along with the strategies used in the modeling process. Students will acquire the ability to make simplifying assumptions in mathematical formulations of problems, to describe models in verbal and written presentations, and to use computer packages to analyze models.

    Offered: Spring (odd years)

    Prerequisite: MAT 220 and 230 OR MAT 208 OR MAT 210, and one of the following MAT 258 OR MAT 318 OR PSY 290, or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3

  
  • MAT 354 - Mathematical Statistics A


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Probability models, expectations, random variables, discrete and continuous density functions, moment generating functions, sampling theory, parameter estimation, hypothesis testing.

    Offered: Fall

    Prerequisite: MAT 240 or instructor permission.
    Offered: Fall
    credit: 3

  
  • MAT 357 - Applied Regression Analysis


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course is designed to present the fundamental results of linear statistical regression models with emphasis on applications in business, economics and the behavioral and biological sciences. The development will include general linear hypothesis tests, residual analysis and assessment of model assumptions, indicator variables, and techniques for building linear regression models.

    Offered: Fall (odd years)

    Prerequisite: MAT 258 OR 318.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3

  
  • MAT 358 - Design and Analysis of Experiments


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course is an introduction to the role that statistics plays in experimentation. Emphasis will be placed on principles of design and on the analysis of experiments. Statistical designs such as randomized blocks, Latin squares, factorial experiments, fractional factorials and split-plots will be presented along with their applications to several disciplines.

    Offered: Spring

    Prerequisite: MAT 258 OR 318.
    Offered: Spring
    credit: 3

  
  • MAT 373 - Number Theory


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Divisibility, congruencies, Euler function, quadratic reciprocity, Diophantine equations, topics in algebraic or analytic number theory.

    Offered: Spring

    Prerequisite: MAT 215 and 220, or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3

  
  • MAT 379 - Environmental Statistics


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Statistical techniques are applied to the analysis and solution of environmental problems, with appropriate technology. The course deals with the bio-assay designs, toxicology, wildlife movement, and sampling in the context of environmental studies. Written reports are expected. This is an interdisciplinary course designed for science majors and minors in Applied Statistics.

    Offered: Fall

    Prerequisite: MAT 258 OR 318 OR 350 OR 354, or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3

  
  • MAT 390 - Selected Topics


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course may be taken for credit more than once with permission of the instructor and the Mathematics Department Chair.

    Offered: Irregular

    Prerequisite: MAT 330 OR 347, or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 1 to 3

  
  • MAT 399 - Independent Study


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Individual study and research.

    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    NOTE: Repeatable for a total of 12 credits.  Credit: 1 to 6
  
  • MAT 409 - Mathematical Economics Problem Seminar


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    A seminar for advanced students who wish to apply in detail particular aspects of Applied Mathematical Economics. Emphasis is on in-depth analysis of such problems as mathematical applications of macro economic theory, micro economic theory and economic dynamics. Not open for math credit for math majors

    Prerequisite: ECO 101 and ECO 200 and MAT 210 and either CSC 120 OR CSC 212, or instructor permission.
    Offered: Spring
    credit: 3
  
  • MAT 420 - Numerical Analysis II


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Numerical linear algebra; method of least squares; one step and multistep methods for the solution of initial value problems; shooting methods, finite difference methods and variational/Finite Element methods for boundary value problems. This course will emphasize error analysis as well as efficient programming techniques.

    Offered: Fall (even years)

    Prerequisite: MAT 240 and either MAT 320 OR CSC 320.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3

  
  • MAT 430 - Algebra


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    A continuation of MAT 330. Rings, integral domains and fields, vector spaces over a field, linear transformations and their matrix representations, and field extensions.

    Offered: Fall (odd years)

    Prerequisite: MAT 330.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3

  
  • MAT 442 - Complex Analysis


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Complex functions, derivatives and integrals; analytic functions and Cauchy’s Integral Theorem; power series and Laurent series; residue theory and its applications to real integration; uniform convergence of a sequence of analytic functions; conformal mapping.

    Offered: Fall (odd years)

    Prerequisite: MAT 347 or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3

  
  • MAT 447 - Analysis B


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    A continuation of MAT 347. Additional topics will include the analysis of functions of several variables: continuity and differentiability, Jacobian matrices and the general chain rule, and change of variables in multiple integration.

    Offered: Fall (even years)

    Prerequisite: MAT 347.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3

  
  • MAT 448 - Partial Differential Equations and Orthogonal Functions


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course is a continuation of MAT 348. Orthogonal sets of functions. Fourier series, Fourier integrals, boundary value problems, linear partial differential equations.

    Offered: Spring (Even years)

    Prerequisite: MAT 348.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3

  
  • MAT 454 - Mathematical Statistics B


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Hypothesis testing, multivariate regression, analysis, properties of estimators. Chi-square, t and F density functions, correlation, analysis of variance and covariance.

    Offered: Spring

    Prerequisite: MAT 350 OR 354.
    Offered: Spring
    credit: 3

  
  • MAT 496 - Capstone Project


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Students engage in an independent reading and/or problem solving under the guidance of a faculty member.  Each student must arrange with a faculty member to supervise the project.  The research topic should be related to the content of one of the listed corequisite courses.

    Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
    COREQ: ADO 420, MAT 499, MAT 498, or additional 400 level mathematics course.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 1
  
  • MAT 498 - Internship in Mathematics


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    A course designed for students who wish to take part in a semester long Experiential Learning placement related to the academic major. Students will work in a position in industry, business, government, or an agency setting for the purpose of applying academic learning in a work setting.  Available for 0 to 12 credits.

     

    Prerequisite: Upper division standing, instructor permission, and departmental approval.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    NOTE: May be used to satisfy part of the capstone requirement for mathematics majors.

  
  • MAT 499 - Independent Study


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Offered: Irregular

    Prerequisite: Specific 300 level course(s) and instructor permission, and Mathematics Department Chair approval.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    NOTE: This course may be taken for credit more than once with permission of the instructor and the Mathematics Department Chair. Credit 1 to 3
  
  • MAX 100 - Basic Mathematics


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    The development of fundamental terminology, the concepts and skills, of basic mathematics and basic algebra. Those students preparing to take MAX 101 will, in addition, need to complete elementary algebra concepts and skills.

    Offered: Fall, Spring

    Prerequisite: Instructor permission
    Offered: Fall
    NOTE: This course may be used as 3 credit hours to meet the minimum 12 credit hour full time student requirement. This course may not be used to satisfy any mathematics requirement nor to satisfy college credit requirement for graduation.
    credit: 0

  
  • MAX 101 - Intermediate Algebra


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This is an intermediate algebra course. Topics covered include signed numbers, exponents, radicals, absolute value, inequalities, factoring, rational expressions, and quadratic equations.

    Offered: Fall, Spring

    Offered: Fall, Spring
    NOTE: This course may be taken for general college credit, but credits from this course may not be used to satisfy any mathematics requirement nor to satisfy college credit requirements for graduation.
    credit: 0

  
  • MAX 105 - Elements of Mathematics for Prospective Students


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course is designed to prepare childhood education majors for MAT 106. Topics including arithmetic with fractions and decimals and beginning algebra.

    Offered: Irregular

    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    NOTE: Passing the MAT 106 Proficiency Exam is required for successful completion of the course. This course may be used as three credit hours to meet the minimum 12 credit hour full time student requirement. It may not be used to satisfy any mathematics requirement nor to satisfy college credit requirement for graduation.
    credit: 0

  
  • MET 100 - Meteorology


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Study of weather phenomena and introduction to the physical principles governing the atmosphere; instruments and observations; surface weather map interpretation.

    Offered: Fall, Spring
    credit: 3
  
  • MET 210 - Meteorology for Science Majors I


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Similar to MET 100, but recommended for science majors.

    Offered: Fall
    credit: 3
  
  • MET 210L - Introductory Meteorology Lab


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Introduction to basic methods of analysis of meteorological data including: instrumentation and weather observation; decoding and plotting data; analysis on surface and upper-air charts; stability analysis using thermodynamic diagrams; weather maps and forecasting.

    COREQ: MET 210 or MET 100 with consent of instructor.
    Offered: Fall
    credit: 1
  
  • MET 211 - Meteorology Science Majors Lab


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Introduction to basic methods of analysis of meteorological data including: instrumentation and weather observation; decoding and plotting data; analysis on surface and upper-air charts; stability analysis using thermodynamic diagrams; weather maps and forecasting.
    PREREQ: MET 210 concurrently or MET 100 with consent of instructor.

    Offered: Fall
    credit: 1
  
  • MET 215 - Global Weather and Climate Catastrophes


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    The meteorology and geography of weather disasters in the non-western world.  An in-depth study of the cultural, economic, and political aspects of such disasters.  The technology of detection and warning and strategies to minimize risk from hazardous weather and climate change.

    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3
  
  • MET 220 - Meteorology for Science Majors II


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This noncalculus-based course will help students further their understanding of the structure and evolution of mid-latitude and tropical weather systems, the formation of clouds and thunderstorms, and introductory climatology. Students will learn the fundamentals of weather forecasting through case studies and by participation in the SUNY Oswego Daily Weather Forecasting Contest.

    Prerequisite: MET 210L with either one of MET 210 or 100.
    Offered: Spring
    credit: 3
  
  • MET 301 - Synoptic Meteorology I


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    A study of the structure and behavior of synoptic-scale midlatitude weather systems including the fundamentals of weather analysis and forecasting and the application of the physical laws governing the atmosphere.

    Prerequisite: MET 211, MET 220, CSC 212 or MET 310, MAT 240, PHY 213, or instructor permission.
    COREQ: MET 302
    Offered: Fall
  
  • MET 302 - Synoptic Meteorology Laboratory I


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Participation in the SUNY Oswego Daily Weather Forecast Contest; decoding, plotting and analysis of surface and upper air observations; computation of thermodynamic, kinematic and moisture variables; interpretation of satellite and radar imagery; interpretation and evaluation of model predictions and other weather guidance.
    Corequisite: MET 301
    Credits: 1

    Offered: Fall
  
  • MET 303 - Synoptic Meteorology II


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Continuation of MET 301 with emphasis on mid-latitude cyclone and anticyclone development (e.g., quasi-geostrophic theory, baroclinic instability, lee troughing) and synoptic-scale forcing of severe weather events. Interaction of the synoptic-scale with global and meso-scale phenomena will also be discussed.

    Prerequisites: MET 301; Corequisite: MET 304

    Credits: 3

    Offered: Spring

  
  • MET 304 - Synoptic-Dynamic Meteorology Laboratory II


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Continuation of MET 302 with emphasis on weather forecasting through participation in the SUNY Oswego Daily Weather Forecasting Contest and justification via written and oral discussions. Analysis and evaluation of observations and model data to understand the evolution of synoptic-scale aspects of Nor’easters, Colorado lows, and severe weather events.

    Prerequisites: Corequisite: MET 303

    Credits: 1

    Offered: Spring

  
  • MET 305 - Climatology


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Elements of climate and factors producing climates; standard classifications of climate regions; world patterns and variations. Introduction to climatological statistics.

    Prerequisite: MET 100 or 210 or instructor permission.
    Offered: Fall
    credit: 3
  
  • MET 310 - Computer Applications in Meteorology


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Introduction to the analysis of meteorological data using computers. Use of objective analysis to compute products used in weather forecasting. Formulation of the operational weather prediction models.

    Prerequisite: MAT 210 and MET 210 or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3
  
  • MET 315 - Weather Disasters


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    The meteorology of weather disasters including tornado outbreaks, floods, droughts, hurricanes, heat waves, blizzards, and hazards to aviation. An in-depth study of the social and economic impact of such disasters and the technology of detection and warning.

    Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3
  
  • MET 320 - Humans and Atmospheric Change


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    A course that examines climate and air pollution change to determine what is caused by nature and what is caused by humans, the nature of the change, and solutions to the change, with an emphasis on non-western societies.

    Prerequisite: Upper division standing
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3
  
  • MET 335 - Micrometeorology


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Atmospheric processes near the surface of the earth, including radiation fluxes, turbulent transfer, pollutant dispersal, air-sea interaction, biometeorology, agrometeorology, local wind circulation.

    Prerequisite: MET 220 and MAT 220, or instructor permission
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3
  
  • MET 340 - Air Pollution


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Meteorological study of air pollution including pollution sources and dispersion; air quality criteria; general effects on health, the economy and the climate.

    Prerequisite: MET 220 and MAT 220, or instructor permission
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3
  
  • MET 350 - Meteorological Experimentation


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    How to proceed in designing, carrying out, and reporting on an experiment in meteorology; description of principles of meteorological instruments.

    Prerequisite: MET 100 OR 210 and one of the following CHE 111 OR PHY 111 OR PHY 112, or instructor permission.
    Offered: Spring
    credit: 3
  
  • MET 350 LAB - Meteorological Experimentation Laboratory


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Optional laboratory to accompany METt 350 consisting of operation, calibration, and use in the field of meteorological instruments.

    COREQ: MET 350.
    Offered: Spring
  
  • MET 365 - Tropical Meteorology


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course will give meteorological attention to tropical systems and provide basic knowledge on characteristics and dynamics of the atmosphere in the tropics. Important tropical systems include tropical cyclones, easterly waves, Hadley and Walker circulations, monsoons, the Maddenâ Julian Oscillation, and the El NiÃoâ Southern Oscillation.

    Prerequisite: MET 210 and MAT 220 and PHY 213.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3
  
  • MET 390 - Special Topics in Meteorology


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Selected topics in Meteorology.

    Prerequisite: MET 100 OR 210 and instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    NOTE: Problems in specified areas vary from semester to semester.
    credit: 1 to 3
  
  • MET 399 - Independent Study


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Requires preparation by a superior student (cumulative GPA at least 3.0) who presents a written plan for a study not available as a regular course and nine hours in subject area.

    Prerequisite: Nine hours in Meteorology and instructor permission.
    Offered: Spring
    credit: 1 to 6
  
  • MET 401 - Atmospheric Physics: Radiation and Remote Sensing


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Application of fundamental physics and calculus to describe radiation processes and other related phenomena in the earth’s atmosphere. Use of radiation budget models to explain temperature structures found in the atmosphere. Utilization of meteorological satellites, and radiation methods to probe the atmosphere.

    Prerequisite: MAT 220 and PHY 213 or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3
  
  • MET 402 - Atmospheric Physics: Atmospheric Aerosol and Cloud Physics


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Application of fundamental physics and calculus to describe aerosol influences and cloud processes in the earth’s atmosphere. Knowledge on the importance of aerosol acting as cloud condensation nuclei and the physical processes involved in the growth of hydrometeors. Utilization of weather radar to probe the atmosphere in order to measure concentrations of aerosol and cloud particles.

    Prerequisite: MAT 220 and PHY 213 or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3
  
  • MET 411 - Dynamic Meteorology I


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Thermodynamics of the permanent gases and water substances in the atmosphere; study of the atmosphere at rest; stability conditions and convective behavior; model atmosphere.

    Prerequisite: MAT 220 and PHY 213 or instructor permission.
    Offered: Fall
    credit: 3
  
  • MET 412 - Dynamic Meteorology II


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Air motion on a rotating earth; special wind systems; wave motions in the atmosphere and oceans.

    Prerequisite: MET 411.
    Offered: Spring
    credit: 3
  
  • MET 415 - Mesometeorology


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    A study of the characteristics and mesoscale dynamics of coastal, orographic, and convective circulations in the atmosphere including the evolution and structure of severe local storms. Treatment of planetary boundary layer processes.

    Prerequisite: MET 301 or instructor permission.
    Offered: Spring
    credit: 3
  
  • MET 416 - Remote Sensing and Mesoscale Meteorology Lab


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Analysis of mesoscale meteorological phenomena (e.g., lake-effect snow, thunderstorms) with satellite, radar and profiler data. Multi-channel satellite imagery will be used to diagnose cloud type and composition. Analysis of radar data, including Doppler, dual-polarimetric, and phased array observations, and use of these data to understand cloud kinematics, dynamics, and microphysics.

    Prerequisite: MET 302 (may be taken concurrently) and MET 310 or CSC 212 and MET 350, or instructor permission.
    Offered: Spring
    credit: 1
  
  • MET 420 - Broadcast Meteorology and Weather Forecasting


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Application of the science of meteorology to everyday forecast challenges and case study analysis. Recognition of important and reoccurring weather patterns. Development of public speaking skills for presentation on TV, radio and the Internet. Development of skills on camera. The use of good story telling skills and weather graphics to build a relationship with the viewer or reader.

    Prerequisite: MET 302
    Offered: Fall
    credit: 3
  
  • MET 497 - Seminar


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Intensive reading and discussion of topics to be chosen.

    Prerequisite: Upper division standing.
    Offered: Spring
    NOTE: Individual student research is encouraged.
    credit: 3
  
  • MET 499 - Independent Study


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Requires preparation by a superior student (cumulative GPA at least 3.2) who presents a written plan for a study not available as a regular course and fifteen hours in subject area.

    Prerequisite: Twelve hours in Meteorology and instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 1 to 6
  
  • MGT 261 - Business Organization


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    A study of organizations and their management. Organizations will be explored as sociotechnical systems requiring different levels of managerial systems. Organization and management theories are used as foundations for an understanding and application of managerial practices to today’s dynamic and complex organizations.

    Prerequisite: Minimum second semester freshman standing.
    Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    credit: 3
  
  • MGT 310 - Operations Management


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    An introduction to the problems and practices involved in manufacturing and service industry. Topics include production and operations strategies, facilities location and layout, production planning and scheduling, inventory management, and quality control.

    Prerequisite: MGT 261 and MAT 158
    Offered: Fall, Summer
    credit: 3
  
  • MGT 350 - Entrepreneurship


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course will explore the challenges of modern entrepreneurship experienced in new venture creation, managing your own business, or leading corporate business renewal. It will review the core body of knowledge in entrepreneurship and new ventures. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of theoretical concepts with experiential knowledge.

    Prerequisite: MGT 261 and upper division standing, or instructor permission.
    Offered: Fall
    credit: 3
  
  • MGT 395 - International Business


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    An examination of business opportunities and challenges associated with operating within the international arena. Special emphasis on competitive strategy and the international business environment, risk analysis, international financial markets, the multinational firm and technology transfer.

    Prerequisite: Minimum first semester junior standing and ECO 101 and 200 OR ECO 120 and MGT 261.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    credit: 3
  
  • MGT 410 - Management Science


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Students in this course will learn quantitative techniques and supporting software to make management decision. Both deterministic and stochastic models will be taught to address different needs in real world decision making. The emphasis will be placed on formulation of management decision problems as appropriate mathematical models, and selection of management science techniques for the solution to the established models. Hands-on use of some computer software package is needed.

    Prerequisite: MAT 208
    Offered: Fall
    credit: 3
  
  • MGT 415 - Decision Analysis


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course is an introduction of principles and methods of decision analysis, with an emphasis on the application of quantitative models to complex managerial decision- making problems with conflicting objectives, uncertainty, and risk, and involving noncooperative and competing decision makers. The goal is to provide students with the tools, techniques, and skills needed to represent complex real-world management problems using models that provide insight and understanding.

    Prerequisite: MAT 158, MAT 208 and MGT 310
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3
  
  • MGT 425 - Supply Chain Management


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course provides an understanding in the design and management of a supply chain. It focuses on developing supply chain management strategy for managing flows of materials, information, and cash over integrated logistics networks. It emphasizes inventory-service level trade-offs, risk pooling, transportation, coordination, and information technology in supply chains.

    Prerequisite: MKT 250, MGT 261, MAT 158, and MAT 208.
    Offered: Spring
    NOTE: Course is repeatable once for credit
    credit: 3
  
  • MGT 444 - Topics in Management


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Course description and prerequisite found on section notes.

    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 1-3
  
  • MGT 460 - Leadership


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of leadership as a phenomenon and its impact on individuals, organizations, and society. Major theories of leadership will be examined and the impact of leadership on various internal and external organizational factors will be explored. Leadership traits, styles, development, behavior, power and influence, and communication will be stressed. The following intellectual issues will be covered in the course: the impact of leadership on ethics and corporate responsibility, cultural and gender differences in leadership style and values, and the influence of heredity and environment on leadership. Finally, the course will explore the dark side of leadership (leadership incompetence and derailment) and whether or not leadership makes a difference to societal and organizational outcomes.

    Prerequisite: MGT 261 and minimum first semester junior standing, or instructor permission.

    Advisement Recommendation: Completion of all Basic Skills requirements and Knowledge Foundation courses.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    credit: 3

  
  • MGT 468 - Change Management


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course examines organizational processes, structures and behaviors to provide students with a broad understanding of the forces facilitating and retarding organizational change. The focus on change provides students with the opportunity to increase the depth of their understanding of basic concepts learned in their earlier business education.

    Prerequisite: MGT 261 and upper division standing.
    Offered: Spring
    credit: 3
  
  • MGT 469 - Cultural Environment of International Business


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    A study of physical and cultural environments as they relate to the management of International Organization/Multi-cultural Corporations. Emphasis is on cultural components—population, geography, religion, education, values, customs, languages, technology, and social organizations, and their effect on human attitudes, behavior motivation and leadership.

    Prerequisite: MGT 261 and minimum first semester junior standing, or instructor permission.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    credit: 3
  
  • MGT 475 - Global Business and Society


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    The purpose of this course is to investigate societal issues faced by global businesses and organizations today and in the future, and to explore strategies for business sustainability from economic, human resource, environmental, and social perspectives. The following intellectual issues will be covered in the course: ethics and corporate social responsibility, managing diversity and a multi-cultural work force, and environmental sustainability.

    Prerequisite: MGT 261 and minimum first semester junior standing.
    Offered: Fall
    credit: 3
  
  • MGT 480 - Women in Management


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    The course explores socialization patterns as they relate to women in management. The topics explored include: the impact of gender, class, and race on relationships at work, workplace discrimination, and tolerance for women in management.

    Prerequisite: Minimum first semester junior standing
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3
  
  • MGT 486 - Materials Management


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    An introduction to the process of the management of materials common to all economic organizations. The functions of purchasing, inventory and production control, traffic, warehousing, shipping and receiving, materials handling and related activities will be explored.

    Prerequisite: MKT 250 and MAT 208
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3
  
  • MGT 494 - Seminar in Career Planning and Job Searching


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Knowledge of self and the job market is important as students prepare for transition to the workforce. This course is designed to involve students in experiences related to successfully negotiating the process of seeking employment after graduation. Students will examine the fundamental aspects of careers in business, application for jobs, self-assessment, self-promotion and interviewing preparation.

    Prerequisite: Upper division standing.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    credit: 1
  
  • MGT 495 - Management Policy and Simulation


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course provides an interactive simulated business situation intended to present the participants with realistic decision making problems and management situations. All aspects of relevant business decision making are included in the simulated environment. In addition, case analysis is used to emphasize specific topics, in Management Policy.

    Prerequisite: MGT 261, MKT 250, FIN 325, ACC 202 and minimum first semester senior standing.
    Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    credit: 3
  
  • MKT 250 - Marketing Principles


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    An analytical study of marketing as a major business function and a social process. Introduces analysis of market forces, marketing opportunities, determination of price, product, distribution, promotion, and organization policies required to control and fulfill planned marketing programs.

    Prerequisite: ECO 101 OR 120 and minimum second semester freshman standing.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    credit: 3
  
  • MKT 360 - Social Media Marketing


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course is designed to familiarize the undergraduate students with current and emerging social media marketing trends, concepts, issues, and applications. In order to develop an understanding of social media marketing, the course participant will have the opportunity to study social media marketing principles, foundations, theories, engagement, planning, monitoring, practices, and applications, and its associated legal, ethical, political, and social implications in the global marketplace.

    Prerequisite: MKT 250 and minimum junior standing.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3
  
  • MKT 370 - Consumer Behavior


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course is designed to introduce the students to the relevant concepts and theories of consumer behavior. Topics covered include: learning theories, perception, attitudes, motivation, internal and external variables that affect consumer behavior, and the consumer decision making process.

    Prerequisite: MKT 250 and minimum first semester junior standing.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    credit: 3
  
  • MKT 375 - Marketing Research


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course is designed to provide the prospective marketing manager with an understanding of marketing research. A research framework will be provided to assist students with respect to the choice of basic research techniques for common marketing problems.

    Prerequisite: MKT 250, MAT 158 and minimum first semester junior standing.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    NOTE: The course will include an applied marketing research project.
    credit: 3
  
  • MKT 378 - Sales


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    The selling process and the role of sales as a function of marketing are key factors in the development and implementation of a promotional strategy. These aspects of promotion will be studied from both theoretical and an experiential perspective, integrating the concepts of persuasion, motivation and time management. Selling to organizations and institutions rather than individual consumers is the major focus of this course.

    Prerequisite: MKT 250 and minimum first semester junior standing.
    Offered: Fall
    credit: 3
  
  • MKT 390 - Global Marketing


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course is designed to provide an exposure to the different cultural, socioeconomic, and legal environments in which international marketing decisions are made. It focuses on the development of relevant skills in planning, implementing, and controlling adaptive marketing strategies with the purpose of entering or expanding in foreign markets.

    Prerequisite: MKT 250 and minimum first semester junior standing.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    credit: 3
  
  • MKT 395 - Seminar in Electronic Marketing


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course explores the opportunities and challenges related to current and emerging electronic commerce and electronic marketing technologies using the Internet. Course participants will have the opportunity to study principles, concepts, theories, key issues and applications of electronic marketing.

    Prerequisite: MKT 250 and minimum first semester junior standing.
    Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    credit: 3
  
  • MKT 465 - Topics in Marketing


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Selected topics in marketing. Topics may include: Sales Management, Marketing for Nonprofit Organizations, Industrial Marketing, Promotion Management, and others.

    Prerequisite: MKT 250 and minimum first semester junior standing.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    NOTE: This course may be repeated for credit.
    credit: 3
  
  • MKT 466 - Seminar in Marketing Management


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    In-depth analysis of marketing techniques including channel decisions, new product introduction, survey design and data analysis. Course content will include the analysis of marketing problems using the case study method.

    Prerequisite: MKT 250 and minimum first semester senior standing.
    Offered: Spring
    credit: 3
  
  • MKT 467 - Advertising and Promotion


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course is designed to introduce the students to the nature, theories, current practices, social consequences, legal constraints, and economic costs developing an effective promotional and advertising campaign for an organization.

    Prerequisite: MKT 250 and minimum first semester senior standing.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    credit: 3
  
  • MUS 100 - Fundamentals of Music Theory


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    An introductory course which emphasizes basic musical skills and knowledge, including note reading, scales, rhythmic patterns, elementary keyboard, and basic concepts of harmony.

    Offered: Fall, Spring
    NOTE: Recommended for all students, including majors who have not had high school theory.
    credit: 3
  
  • MUS 101 - Introduction to the Worlds of Music


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course is designed to present a wide variety of musical experiences, including music of all cultures and time periods. The course will include a substantial number of live performances, along with presentations by specialists involving multimedia formats. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of information about music and musicians.

    Offered: Fall, Spring
    credit: 3
  
  • MUS 104 - Aural Skills I


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    An introduction to aural musical skills with emphasis on musical texture, timbre, melodic contour, basic interval identification, and rhythmic reading. Sight-singing is also included.

    Prerequisite: MUS 100 or permission of the instructor.
    Offered: Fall
    credit: 1
  
  • MUS 106 - Introduction to Compostion


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Please contact the department for information on this course.

    Offered: Not on a regular basis
  
  • MUS 110 - Introduction to Music Listening through Folk and Classical


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    An introductory course designed to develop the student’s perception and listening skills through a variety of aural experiences and various types of music.

    Offered: Summer
    credit: 3
  
  • MUS 112 - Introduction to Music Literature


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    An introductory course designed to help the student understand and appreciate the many styles of musical masterpieces, both aurally and visually, as seen through historical perspective. The subject matter is the music of western civilization with special emphasis on the masters of classical music.

    Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    credit: 3
  
  • MUS 113 - Introduction to Music Literature and History


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Intended for music majors and minors, this course is an enhanced version of Music 112. Music 113 includes score study and an introduction to research and writing in the discipline of music.

    Offered: Fall, Spring
    credit: 3
  
  • MUS 115 - Global Tones - Introduction to World Music


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course explains the music of primarily non-western cultures through the development of their musical instruments and sounds. Students will discover the intrinsic connection between a culture - its religion, politics, economics, etc. - and the music it makes.

    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3
  
  • MUS 117 - Introduction to Music Listening through Jazz, Rock, and Pop


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    An introductory course designed to develop the student’s perception and listening skills through a variety of aural experiences and various types of music.

    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3
  
  • MUS 200 - Intermediate Music Theory I


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Introduction to the elements of melody, harmony and rhythm with emphasis on aural comprehension, intervals, keys, triads, simple part-writings, rhythmic reading.

    Prerequisite: MUS 100.
    Offered: Fall
    credit: 3
  
  • MUS 201 - Intermediate Music Theory II


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Continuation of materials from MUS 200; introducing seventh chords. Emphasis on chorale melody harmonization. MUS 201 is a continuation of MUS 200.

    Prerequisite: MUS 200.
    Offered: Spring
    credit: 3
  
  • MUS 204 - Aural Skills II


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    A continuation of Music 104. This course further develops aural musical skills with an emphasis on recognition of chords and harmonic progression, as well as melodic dictation and intermediate sight singing abilities.

    Prerequisite: MUS 104 or instructor permission.
    Offered: Spring
    credit: 1
  
  • MUS 206 - Introduction to Music Technology


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course begins with a brief introduction to basic computer concepts and quickly moves into music technology topics, offering the musician an opportunity to utilize music technology as a tool for sequencing, notation, composition, and arranging. Emphasis is placed on sequencing and notation.

    Prerequisite: MUS 100 or instructor permission.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    credit: 3
  
  • MUS 210 - Western Heritage—Survey of Music I


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    A survey of Western music from ancient times through the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Baroque, and its relationship to the historical, social, cultural, economic, and intellectual development of each period.

    Prerequisite: ENG 102.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3
  
  • MUS 211 - Western Heritage—Survey of Music II


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    A survey of Western music from the Classic Period to the present and its relationship to the historical, social, cultural, economic, and intellectual developments of each period.

    Prerequisite: ENG 102.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3
  
  • MUS 220 - Convocation


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    The course is designed to introduce music majors and minors to the breadth of musical experiences available to them through live performances, discussion of career opportunities and lecture presentations.

    Offered: Fall, Spring
    credit: 0
  
  • MUS 230 - Class Piano I


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Class piano instruction is designed to develop musicianship through study of scales in all keys, parallel motion, rudimentary sight-reading, proper approaches to arm, wrist, hand, and finger coordination; the construction and use of the I, IV, and V triads in all keys; and elementary accompaniment and repertoire through group instruction.

    Offered: Fall, Spring
    credit: 2
 

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