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MGMT 4353 - International Business Management Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Managerial considerations in international business operations; government involvement, organizational structure, operating policies and market peculiarities.
Prerequisites: MGMT 3301 or equivalent.
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MGMT 4354 - Organizational Behavior Theory and Application Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Exploring the dynamics of human behavior in organizations in order to better understand and evaluate how people and groups in organizations behave, react and interpret events, and to apply these concepts successfully in a management context.
Prerequisites: MGMT 3301 or equivalent.
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MGMT 4355 - Seminar in International Management Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Field experience involving meetings with top management personnel of businesses operating outside the United States. Discussions will center on the economic, cultural, social, legal and other environmental constraints that affect firms in other countries.
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MGMT 4356 - Employee Training and Organizational Development Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
This course is designed to explore the field of employee and organization development. The course explores the fundamentals of training and organizational development, critical models and approaches utilized by training and organizational development professionals and critical elements necessary for a successful training and/or organizational development program.
Prerequisites: MGMT 3331 and MGMT 4354 or equivalent.
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MGMT 4366 - Entrepreneurship and Small Business Consulting Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Application of classroom concepts, theories and principles from all business disciplines to active operating small businesses or new business ventures. This course will qualify as a management or marketing elective.
Prerequisites: ACCT 3331 , FINC 3331 , MGMT 3301 and MKTG 3301 or equivalents.
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MGMT 4371 - Seminar on the Social Responsibility of Business Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
The changing role of business enterprise in society; influences of government regulatory agencies on social consciousness in the business world.
Prerequisites: MGMT 3301 or equivalent.
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MGMT 4379 - Internship in Management Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Three or six hours of supervised work experience each week in an approved business or industrial firm.
Prerequisites: 15 hours of upper-level credit and approval of program director.
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MGMT 4389 - Independent Studied in Management Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Independent directed study in Management.
Prerequisites: Approval of instructor, Faculty Chair and Associate Dean required.
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MGMT 4391 - Selected Topics in Management Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Identified by specific title each time course is offered.
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MGMT 4395 - Co-operative Education in Business Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Co-op
Fee ($): 85
Educational paid work assignment by a student in the field of his or her career interest and course of study. A technical report will be required at the end of the semester. Qualifies as a general or BUS elective.
Prerequisites: Approved Candidate Plan of Study, completed cooperative education file and approval of the Director of Cooperative Education.
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Marketing |
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MKTG 3301 - Principles of Marketing Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Focus is on initiating, building and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with customers through the strategic use of the marketing mix. Topics include marketing research, market segmentation and targeting, buyer behavior, product development, brand management, promotion, international marketing, e-marketing and ethical marketing practices.
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MKTG 3313 - Marketing Channels and Distribution Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Examination of the strategic role of distribution within the overall marketing strategy. Specific managerial and regulatory issues in designing and coordinating industrial distribution channels and channel relationships are discussed.
Prerequisites: MKTG 3301 or equivalent.
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MKTG 3314 - Logistics Strategy Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
An in-depth analysis of logistics and its role within the distribution strategy. The functional components such as inventory control, transportation, warehousing, purchasing, and supply chain management are examined.
Prerequisites: MKTG 3301 or equivalent.
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MKTG 3331 - Integrated Marketing Communications Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 0 Lab: 1
Focus is on building relationships between brands and customers through the strategic use of the elements of the marketing communication mix, including advertising, sales promotion, direct marketing, personal selling and public relations.
Prerequisites: MKTG 3301 or equivalent.
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MKTG 3332 - Professional Selling Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
A study of the field of professional selling as an integral component of the promotional activities of the organization. Discussions focus on the selling of goods and services to organizational buyers in the context of long-term relationships.
Prerequisites: MKTG 3301 or equivalent.
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MKTG 3342 - Brand Management Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
An in-depth analysis of the power of branding on customer behavior and its impact on business results. Topics covered include the importance of branding, brand equity, characteristics of a good brand name and brand mark, brand identity and design, brand promise, brand positioning and repositioning, brand attributes and personality, messaging and taglines, measuring success and emerging issues.
Prerequisites: MKTG 3301 or equivalent.
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MKTG 3343 - Consumer Behavior Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
This course focuses on the individual consumer as a primary consideration in strategic marketing decisions. It provides insight into the motivations, influences and processes underlying consumption behavior, including psychological, situational and socio-cultural factors. Specific topics include perception, attitudes, values, consumer decision-making and customer satisfaction, among others.
Prerequisites: MKTG 3301 or equivalent.
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MKTG 3344 - Internet Marketing Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
An examination of how the internet is transforming relationships between organizations and their customers, as well as changing the competitive dynamics of the marketplace, with an emphasis on the strategic role of the internet in the marketing plan.
Prerequisites: MKTG 3301 or equivalent.
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MKTG 3346 - Healthcare Marketing Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
The growth of competition among healthcare providers provides new and exciting opportunities for marketers. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively market health care products and services. Students examine consumer needs, target market concepts, service development, pricing strategies, customer communications, channel management, cost benefit analysis, ethical considerations and emerging issues in healthcare.
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MKTG 3347 - Customer Relationship. Management Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
This course covers relationship management as an effective component of an organization’s marketing effort. The primary emphasis is on the effort of the firm to manage its relationship with customers, including the capture, storage and analysis of customer information, with discussion of the people, processes and technology involved in taking full advantage of this information.
Prerequisites: MKTG 3301 or equivalent.
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MKTG 3348 - Retail Management Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
The study of fundamental retailing concepts and practices from a management perspective. Topics include location selection, store layout, store operation and management, branding, merchandising, shelf management, pricing alternatives, point-of-sale merchandising, advertising and communication effectiveness, customer service, customer analysis, and retail information systems and control.
Prerequisites: MKTG 3301 or equivalent.
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MKTG 3351 - Marketing Research Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Focus is on the use of market intelligence to provide marketing decision-makers with data on the effectiveness of the current marketing mix, direction for necessary changes and insight into new opportunities in the marketplace.
Prerequisites: MKTG 3301 or equivalents.
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MKTG 3360 - Social Media Marketing Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
An introductory look at the history, theory, technology and uses of social media as a component of an organization’s integrated marketing communications plans. The course surveys current and emerging trends in the digital marketing space and how it all fits together within a strategic marketing framework.
Prerequisites: MKTG 3301 or equivalent.
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MKTG 4189 - Independent Studies in Marketing Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Independent directed study in Marketing.
Prerequisites: Approval of instructor, faculty chair and associate dean required.
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MKTG 4311 - Sales Management Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
A study of the tasks of the sales manager including the organization, planning, operation and control of a field sales force. The course emphasizes managerial problem solving in business-to-business marketing.
Prerequisites: MKTG 3332 or equivalent.
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MKTG 4332 - Services Marketing Credit Hours: 0 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Concepts and strategies in service industries that serve business and organizational customers. Examines the role of pricing, promotion, distribution and product strategies in the business service sector.
Prerequisites: MKTG 3301 or equivalent or permission of instructor for non-majors.
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MKTG 4333 - Marketing for Entrepreneurs Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Application of marketing theories and principles to small businesses and new business ventures.
Prerequisites: MKTG 3301 or equivalent.
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MKTG 4334 - Marketing Strategy Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 0 Lab: 1
Integrating marketing concepts such as purchasing, market segmentation and the 4 Ps and applying them to develop market strategies.
Prerequisites: MKTG 3301 or equivalent.
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MKTG 4335 - Brands and Brand Management Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Effective brand management drives customer loyalty and superior long-term company performance. Brands and Brand Management is an undergraduate course that explores why brands are important, what they represent to consumers, and what firms should do to manage them effectively. Some of the topics covered in this course include brand positioning and repositioning; choosing brand elements such as brand names, brand marks, spokes-characters, and endorsers; brand architecture and brand extensions; measuring brand performance; and managing brands over time and across geographic boundaries. Prerequisite: MKTG 3301 or equivalent.
Prerequisites: MKTG 3301 or equivalent.
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MKTG 4338 - Sports Marketing Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Sports marketing examines the world of sports from a strategic marketing perspective. More specifically, this course examines the strategic decisions related to target market, product, price and promotion within sports marketing context. An integrating strategic concept will be moving spectators up the ‘fan ladder.’ The course concludes with a discussion of emerging issues in sports marketing.
Prerequisites: MKTG 3301 and MKTG 3343 .
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MKTG 4351 - International Marketing Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Begins with a discussion of incentives for and barriers to international trade, and foreign market selection and entry strategies. Examines product, price, distribution and promotion decisions in an international context. Involves analysis and critique of the marketing strategies used by a multinational firm.
Prerequisites: MKTG 3301 or equivalent.
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MKTG 4352 - Seminar in International Marketing Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Field experience involving meetings with the chief marketing officers of firms operating in areas outside the United States. Sessions will concentrate on marketing problems found in other cultures, the solutions used to address those problems and how these problems and solutions are different from the American experience.
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MKTG 4379 - Internship in Marketing Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Three or six hours of supervised work experience each week in an approved marketing unit.
Prerequisites: 15 hours of upper-level credit and approval of program director.
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MKTG 4389 - Independent Studies in Marketing Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Independent directed study in Marketing.
Prerequisites: Approval of instructor, faculty chair and associate dean required.
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MKTG 4391 - Selected Topics in Marketing Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Identified by specific title each time course is offered.
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Mathematics |
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MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
TCCN: MATH 1314
Fee Type: Special
Core Category: Mathematics
Fee ($): 40
Study of quadratics; polynomial, rational, logarithmic and exponential functions; systems of equations; progressions; sequences and series and matrices and determinants.
Prerequisites: Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Mathematics; or equivalent.
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MATH 1324 - Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
TCCN: MATH 1324
Fee Type: Special
Core Category: Mathematics
Fee ($): 40
Topics from college algebra (linear equations, quadratic equations, functions and graphs, inequalities), mathematics of finance (simple and compound interest, annuities), linear programming, matrices, systems of linear equations, applications to management, economics and business.
Prerequisites: Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Mathematics; or equivalent.
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MATH 1325 - Calculus for Business and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
TCCN: MATH 1325
Fee Type: Special
Core Category: Mathematics
Fee ($): 40
Limits and continuity, derivatives, graphing and optimization, exponential and logarithmic functions, anti-derivatives, integration, applications to management, economics and business.
Prerequisites: MATH 1324 or MATH 1314 with a C or better or meet requirement in UHCL Mathematics Department Placement and Testing policy.
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MATH 1332 - Contemporary Mathematics Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
TCCN: MATH 1332
Fee Type: Special
Core Category: Mathematics
Fee ($): 40
Topics include introductory treatments of sets, logic, number systems, number theory, relations, functions, probability and statistics. Appropriate applications are included.
Prerequisites: Appropriate score on placement exam.
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MATH 1342 - Elementary Statistical Methods Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
TCCN: MATH 1342
Fee Type: Special
Core Category: Mathematics
Fee ($): 40
Collection, analysis, presentation and interpretation of data; probability, sampling, correlation and regression, analysis of variance and the use of statistical software.
Prerequisites: Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Mathematics; or equivalent.
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MATH 1350 - Mathematics for Teachers I Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
TCCN: MATH 1350
Fee Type: Special
Core Category: Mathematics
Fee ($): 40
Concepts of sets, functions, numeration systems, number theory and properties of the natural numbers, integers, rational and real number systems with an emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking. Open only to teacher certification students.
Prerequisites: MATH 1314 or higher with a C- or better.
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MATH 1351 - Mathematics for Teachers II Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
TCCN: MATH 1351
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 40
Concepts of geometry, probability and statistics; applications of the algebraic properties of real numbers to concepts of measurement with an emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking. This course is designed specifically for students who seek middle grade (4-8) teacher certification. Open only to teacher certification students.
Prerequisites: MATH 1350 .
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MATH 2305 - Discrete Mathematics Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
TCCN: MATH 2305
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 40
Introductory mathematical logic, mathematical induction, relations and functions, basic counting techniques, graphs and trees and applications to computing devices. Designed for students majoring in the computer-related disciplines.
Prerequisites: MATH 2413 or MATH 1325 .
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MATH 2315 - Calculus III Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
TCCN: MATH 2315
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 40
Vectors and vector valued functions, functions of multiple variables, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, volume and surface area and vector calculus.
Prerequisites: MATH 2414 .
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MATH 2318 - Linear Algebra Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
TCCN: MATH 2318
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 40
Systems of linear equations; vector spaces, linear transformations, determinants, matrices, eigenvalues and eigenvectors; applications to coding and difference equations.
Prerequisites: MATH 2412 or MATH 2413 .
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MATH 2320 - Differential Equations Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
TCCN: MATH 2320
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 40
Solutions of ordinary differential equations of the first and second order, Laplace transforms, power series techniques, systems of equations, stability, numerical methods, geometric and physical applications.
Prerequisites: MATH 2414 .
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MATH 2412 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics Credit Hours: 4 Lecture: 4 Lab: 0
TCCN: MATH 2412
Fee Type: Special
Core Category: Mathematics
Fee ($): 40
In-depth combined study of algebra, trigonometry and other topics for calculus readiness.
Prerequisites: MATH 1314 with a C- or better or meet requirement in UHCL Mathematics Department Placement and Testing policy.
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MATH 2413 - Calculus I Credit Hours: 4 Lecture: 4 Lab: 0
TCCN: MATH 2413
Fee Type: Special
Core Category: Mathematics
Fee ($): 40
Limits and continuity; the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus; definition of the derivative of a function and techniques of differentiation; applications of the derivative to maximizing or minimizing a function; the chain rule, mean value theorem and rate of change problems; curve sketching; definite and indefinite integration of algebraic, trigonometric and transcendental functions with an application to calculation of areas.
Prerequisites: MATH 2412 with a C- or better or meet requirement in UHCL Mathematics Department Placement and Testing policy.
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MATH 2414 - Calculus II Credit Hours: 4 Lecture: 4 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 40
Differentiation and integration of transcendental functions; parametric equations and polar coordinates; techniques of integration; sequences and series; improper integrals.
Prerequisites: MATH 2413 with a C- or better or meet requirement in UHCL Mathematics Department Placement and Testing policy.
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MATH 3300 - Introduction to Modern Algebra and Number Theory Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
An introduction to techniques of proof, problem solving and applications using topics from number theory, discrete mathematics and logic such as symbolic logic, various proof methods, sequences and recursion, congruence classes, modular arithmetic, permutations and inductive and deductive argument forms.
Prerequisites: MATH 2413 .
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MATH 3301 - History of Mathematical Sciences Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Temporal relationships of concepts by means of biographic studies; development of mathematical theory and applications from ancient to contemporary times.
Prerequisites: MATH 1314 or MATH 1324 or MATH 1332 .
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MATH 3304 - Algebra Through Technology Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 40
Using technology topics in elementary functions, simultaneous equations, polynomials and elementary topics in number theory. This course for Teaching Certification students only.
Prerequisites: MATH 1314 .
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MATH 3305 - Euclidian and Non-Euclidian Geometry Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 30
Formal set theory, logical structure and measurement.
Prerequisites: MATH 1314 .
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MATH 3306 - Problem Solving Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 10
Problem solving through experiences and reasoning; ideas from areas such as pattern recognition, simulation and logical deduction.
Prerequisites: MATH 1351 , MATH 3304 , or equivalent or instructor permission.
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MATH 3307 - Functions and Modeling Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 30
Students will engage in lab-based activities designed to strengthen and expand their knowledge of the topics in secondary mathematics, focusing on topics from precalculus and elementary calculus. Explorations will involve the use of multiple representations, transformations, data analysis techniques and interconnections among geometry, probability and algebra. The use of quantitative approaches and building relationships between discrete and continuous reasoning will be recurring themes. Only for UTeach certificate students.
Prerequisites: MATH 2412 .
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MATH 3312 - Number Theory Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Properties of divisibility. Prime numbers, congruence arithmetic, Fermat’s and Euler’s Theorem, multiplicative functions, cryptology and applications of these ideas, an overview of techniques of mathematical proof.
Prerequisites: MATH 3300 or MATH 3331 .
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MATH 3331 - Advanced Calculus Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Set theory. Real number system. Sequences and series. Differentiation. The Riemann integral.
Prerequisites: MATH 2315 or equivalent.
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MATH 4313 - Introduction to Topology Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Topological techniques in analysis, metric spaces, continuous transformations, connectivity, separation, compactness; nets and filters, cardinal arithmetic.
Prerequisites: MATH 3331 .
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MATH 4315 - Numerical Analysis and its Applications Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 40
Introduction to methods and algorithms in numerical computation. The topics include techniques for finding the roots of equations and interpolation functions, numerical approximation of differentiation and integration, numerical solutions to ordinary differential equations, linear systems and nonlinear systems.
Prerequisites: MATH 2315 , MATH 2318 , MATH 2320 , MATH 3331 , C/C or equivalent.
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MATH 4316 - Mathematic Software Applications Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 40
This course covers a number of applied mathematics models through scientific software simulators; Matlab and Mathematica, Symbolic, numerical and graphical simulations and symbolic operations will be applied to various mathematical problems normally viewed as beyond the scope of the course in which they are first introduced. A variety of programming paradigms, such as procedural programming and function programming will be emphasized.
Prerequisites: MATH 2315 , MATH 2318, MATH 2320 ,CSCI 1320 or CSCI 1470
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MATH 4321 - Predicate Logic Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
An introduction to predicate logic; elements of formal logic systems; set theory and propositional calculus, completeness theorems and the nature of proofs.
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MATH 4322 - Introduction to Abstract Algebra Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 30
Study of algebraic structures: maps, operations, permutations and homomorphisms. Groups, rings, integral domains and fields; applications to symmetry; techniques of mathematical proof.
Prerequisites: MATH 3312 or MATH 3331 .
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MATH 4325 - Nonlinear Dynamics and Applications Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Simulation and analysis on continuous and discrete mathematical models in science. It also includes the study of nonlinear dynamics, chaos and fractals.
Prerequisites: MATH 2318 and MATH 2320 or equivalent.
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MATH 4341 - Introduction to Analysis Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Real numbers, sequences and series, differentiation and measure theory; Riemann, Stieltjes and Lebesgue integrals.
Prerequisites: MATH 3331 or equivalent.
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MATH 4344 - Introduction to Probability Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 40
Sample space, probability function, combinatorics, discrete and continuous random variables, special probability distributions, moment generating function, multivariate distribution and central limit theorem.
Prerequisites: MATH 2414 .
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MATH 4345 - Introduction to Statistics Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 40
Sampling distributions, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, regression and correlation, nonparametric statistics, analysis of variance.
Prerequisites: MATH 4344 /STAT 4344 .
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MATH 4346 - Probability for Actuarial Exam P1 Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 30
This course is designed to prepare students for the first actuarial exam. This course consists of introducing, reviewing concepts and rules of probability and statistics and studying sample actuarial examinations and related material. Students are given sample problems from past actuarial examinations to study outside of class. The solution of these problems and related material are discussed in class.
Prerequisites: MATH 2414
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MATH 4348 - Introduction to Financial Math for Exam FM Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
This course is designed to help students prepare for the second actuarial exam. This course consists of introducing the basics of sample interest and discount, compound interest and simple annuities and studying sample actuarial examinations and related material. Students are given sample problems from past actuarial examinations to study outside of class. The solution of these problems and related material are discussed in class.
Prerequisites: MATH 2414 .
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MATH 4350 - Financial Economics for Actuarial Exam MFE Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
A mathematical insight of some fundamental concepts of financial mathematics and financial economics, and their application to real world business situations and basic risk management. An introduction to mathematical approach to understanding stochastic calculus, asset pricing, hedging and portfolio theory.
Prerequisites: MATH 4344 /STAT 4344 .
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MATH 4363 - Functions of a Complex Variable Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
The theory of limits, differentiation and integration in the complex plane. Gauss’ theorem and residue calculations.
Prerequisites: MATH 2315 or equivalent.
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MATH 4379 - Internship in Mathematics Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Supervised work experience in an approved industrial firm or government agency. Written or oral report required.
Prerequisites: 15 hours of upper-level credit; approval by program chair and associate dean.
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MATH 4389 - Independent Study in Mathematics Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Prerequisites: Approval of instructor, chair and associate dean.
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MATH 4391 - Selected Topics in Mathematics Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Identified by specific title each time course is offered.
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Mechanical Engineering |
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MENG 1204 - Engineering Graphics for Mechanical Engineers Credit Hours: 2 Lecture: 1 Lab: 3
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 60
Introduction to computer-aided drafting using CAD software and sketching to generate two- and three-dimensional drawings based on the conventions of engineering graphical communication; topics include spatial relationships, multi-view projections and sectioning, dimensioning, graphical presentation of data and fundamentals of computer graphics. Satisfactory completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, MATH 2413 is required. A grade of C or better is required in all prerequisite courses.
Prerequisites: MATH 2413
Corequisites: MATH 2413
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MENG 3210 - Mechanical Engineering Lab I Credit Hours: 2 Lecture: 1 Lab: 3
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 75
Applications of statistical principles to engineering measurements. Laboratory techniques to measure engineering quantities such as displacement, pressure, temperature, and strain with a primary focus on steady-state measurements. The course includes an introduction to transient transducer response, filtering and signal conditioning. An introduction to experimental methods and procedures, estimation of measurement uncertainty, reduction of data to significant form, and the organization of experimental results in written reports.
Prerequisites: ENGR 2305 with a grade of C or better, PHYS 2326 with a grade of C or better, PHYS 2126 with a grade of C or better.
Prerequisites: ENGR 2305 with a grade of C or better, PHYS 2326 with a grade of C or better, PHYS 2126 with a grade of C or better.
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MENG 3211 - Mechanical Engineering Lab II Credit Hours: 2 Lecture: 1 Lab: 3
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 75
A continuation of MENG 3210 with increased focus on dynamic systems measurements and measurements relevant to thermal and fluid systems. Dynamic and transient considerations in instruments, physical systems, and experimental data are investigated. Additional introduction to experimental methods and procedures, estimation of measurement uncertainty, reduction of data to significant form and the organization of experimental results in written reports. A grade of C or better is required in all prerequisite courses.
Prerequisites: MENG 3210 , MENG 3310
Corequisites: MENG 3316 .
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MENG 3303 - Solid Mechanics Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Stress, strain and their relationships. Stress and deformation analysis of beams subjected to axial, torsional, bending, and distributed loads. Elastic and plastic deformation of engineering materials. Buckling analysis, energy methods, and thermal stress analysis. Physics majors may substitute PHYS 3321 for ENGR 2301 as a prerequisite for this course. A grade of C or better is required in all prerequisite courses.
Prerequisites: ENGR 2301 , PHYS 3321 (PHYS majors only).
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MENG 3310 - Introduction to Fluid Mechanics Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Properties of fluids, fluid statics and resistance of fluids in laminar and turbulent flows. Fundamental mechanics of compressible and incompressible fluid motion with application to engineering problems. Control volumes and application to fluid flow analysis. Dimensional analysis, similitude, dimensionless properties. Internal and external flows. Introduction to computational fluid dynamics and concepts of turbomachinery. Physics majors may substitute PHYS 3311 and PHYS 3321 for MATH 2320 and ENGR 2302 as prerequisites for this course. Grades of C or better in MATH 2315 , MATH 2320 (or equivalent), ENGR 2302 , or PHYS 3321 are required to enroll in this course.
Prerequisites: ENGR 2302 , MATH 2315 , MATH 2320 , PHYS 3311 , PHYS 3321 .
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MENG 3314 - Design Methodology Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 60
An overview of the design activity in engineering. Topics include the product design process, project planning, quality function deployment, design specification, concept generation and selection, system and subsystem design. Also, an introduction to engineering economics and its application to the design process. Design team projects. MENG 3316 or MENG 3344 shall be taken prior to, or concurrent with, enrollment in this course. As the first of a three-course sequence, it is expected that students enrolled in this course must reasonably expect to complete their Mechanical Engineering Degree requirements and graduate within the next three long semesters. A grade of C or better is required in all prerequisite courses.
Prerequisites: MENG 1204 , MENG 3303 , MENG 3310 , MENG 3316 or MENG 3344 .
Corequisites: MENG 3316 , MENG 3344 .
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MENG 3316 - Heat Transfer Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
The study of the conduction, convection and radiation modes of heat transfer; both steady and unsteady state systems. Governing equations, boundary conditions and initial conditions are considered. One- and two-dimensional heat flow and thermal circuit concepts. Heat sinks and heat exchanger characteristics and applications of heat transfer to thermal systems design are included. Physics majors may substitute PHYS 3311 and PHYS 3351 for MATH 2320 and MENG 3334 as prerequisites for this course. A grade of C or better is required in all prerequisite courses.
Prerequisites: MATH 2315, MATH 2320 or PHYS 3311, MENG 3334 or PHYS 3351 and MENG 3310.
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MENG 3324 - Introduction to Materials Science Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 2 Lab: 3
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 60
An introduction to the behavior and structure of engineering materials. Grain structure, behavior and failure analysis of metals with emphasis on controlling structure and mechanical properties. Phase distribution analysis and heat treating of engineered metals. Generalized characteristics of polymers and composite materials. Prior successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in MENG 3303 is required. A grade of C or better is required in all prerequisite courses.
Prerequisites: CHEM 1111 , CHEM 1311 .
Corequisites: MENG 3303 .
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MENG 3334 - Thermodynamics I Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 40
Key thermodynamics properties such as enthalpy, entropy, work, heat, compressibility and phase. First and second laws of thermodynamics and applications. Important thermal cycles and modeling of closed and open systems. A grade of C or better is required in all prerequisite courses.
Prerequisites: MATH 2315 , CHEM 1311 , CHEM 1111 , PHYS 2325 , PHYS 2125 .
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MENG 3344 - Introduction to Manufacturing Processes Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 2 Lab: 3
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 60
An introduction to casting, forming, machining, and joining processes for metals and nonmetals using traditional and computer-aided manufacturing techniques. Includes a survey of manufacturing technologies and industrial practice. A grade of C or better is required in all prerequisite courses.
Prerequisites: MENG 3324 , MENG 3303 .
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MENG 4143 - Thermal/Fluid Laboratory Credit Hours: 1 Lecture: 0 Lab: 3
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 60
Laboratory application of principles of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and heat transfer. Experience with typical thermal and fluids lab equipment, such as wind tunnels, flumes and piping systems. Measurements using various sensors, such as orifice plates, turbines, pitot tubes, anemometers and thermocouples.
Prerequisites: MENG 3211 with a grade of C or better
Corequisites: MENG 4343
Prerequisites: MENG 3211 with a grade of C or better
Corequisites: MENG 4343 .
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MENG 4179 - Internship in Mechanical Engineering Credit Hours: 1 Lecture: 1 Lab: 0
Supervised work experience in an approved industrial firm or government agency. Written and oral report required.
Prerequisites: 15 hours of upper-level credit; approval by program chair and associate dean.
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MENG 4189 - Independent Study in Mechanical Engineering Credit Hours: 1 Lecture: 1 Lab: 0
Prerequisites: Approval of instructor, program chair and associate dean.
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MENG 4240 - Senior Design Project I Credit Hours: 2 Lecture: 0 Lab: 6
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 75
This is the second course of a three-course sequence in which student teams apply the techniques learned in MENG 3314 to design and prototype practical engineering systems to meet customer requirements and realistic constraints. This course covers project planning, project specification and scoping, quality function deployment (QFD), functional decomposition, preliminary design and initial prototype development, including preliminary analysis and testing. The students gain experience in written and oral engineering communications and applying knowledge and techniques acquired during their engineering education. Students must reasonably expect to complete their mechanical engineering degree requirements within 2 long semesters upon completion of this course. Successful completion of (with a grade of C or better) or concurrent enrollment in MENG 4310 or MENG 4343 is required.
Prerequisites: MENG 3314 , MENG 4310 , MENG 4343
Corequisites: MENG 4310 , MENG 4343 .
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MENG 4241 - Senior Design Project II Credit Hours: 2 Lecture: 0 Lab: 6
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 75
This is the third course of a three-course sequence. The project initiated in MENG 4340 is completed. The course will focus on converting the design into a working system. Teams will develop and conduct testing of their system, demonstrate and document successfully meeting the design requirements. The students will gain additional experience in practical engineering communications and will investigate funding, entrepreneurship, and intellectual property associated with their designs. A grade of C or better is required in all prerequisite courses.
Prerequisites: MENG 4240 .
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MENG 4279 - Internship in Mechanical Engineering Credit Hours: 2 Lecture: 2 Lab: 0
Supervised work experience in an approved industrial firm or government agency. Written and oral report required.
Prerequisites: 15 hours of upper-level credit; approval by program chair and associate dean.
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MENG 4289 - Independent Study in Mechanical Engineering Credit Hours: 2 Lecture: 2 Lab: 0
Prerequisites: Approval of instructor, program chair and associate dean.
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MENG 4302 - Introduction to Mechatronics Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 2 Lab: 3
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 50
Characterization, design, selection and integration of mechatronic systems and components including AC and DC motors, generators, servo-motors, stepper motors, controllers, solenoids, hydraulic and pneumatic actuators. A grade of C or better is required in all prerequisite courses.
Prerequisites: MENG 3211 , MATH 2320 ,
Corequisites: MENG 4310 .
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MENG 4305 - Finite Element Analysis Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 40
Fundamental concepts of finite element analysis including matrix methods, boundary value solution techniques, interpolation techniques and mesh refinement. Applications to trusses, beams, and two-dimensional solids. Pre- and post-processing, error analysis and interpretation of the results. A grade of C or better is required in all prerequisite courses.
Prerequisites: MENG 3303 , MATH 2318 .
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MENG 4307 - Alternative Energy Systems Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
A survey of alternative and sustainable energy sources; primarily solar (photovoltaic and thermal), wind, and hydrogen fuel cell technologies will be investigated. Other technologies investigated depending on interest. Current technical literature will be reviewed to assess the state of the art. A grade of C or better is required in all prerequisite courses.
Prerequisites: MENG 2334.
Corequisites: MENG 4343 .
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MENG 4309 - Design for Manufacturing Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 60
Design principles for achieving quick, low-cost product introduction through consideration of costs, quality, reliability, maintainability, appearance and ergonomics. The effects of production volume, production methods, materials selection and part geometry on manufacturing costs are considered. Methods for estimating and reducing tooling costs are presented. A significant focus is placed on production methods for mass production from a single machine. A grade of C or better is required in all prerequisite courses.
Prerequisites: MENG 3344 , MENG 3314 .
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MENG 4310 - Dynamics and Control of Mechanical Systems Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 40
Introduction to automatic control systems; mathematical models of physical systems; block diagrams and signal flow graphs; transient and steady-state responses; P, PI, PD, and PID controllers; stability of linear feedback systems; root-locus and Routh’s criteria; frequency response methods; Nyquist and Bode plots; stability margins; state-variable formulation of dynamic systems. A grade of C or better is required in all prerequisite courses.
Prerequisites: ENGR 2302 , ENGR 2304 , MATH 2320 , MENG 3211 .
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MENG 4331 - Design of Machine Elements Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Analysis for the design and manufacture of basic mechanical elements, and their role in the design of machines. A brief review of relevant topics including stress/deflection, failure theories and contact stress. These topics are extended to the design of fundamental mechanical components including shafts, gears, springs, bearings, fasteners, and clutches/ brakes. A grade of C or better is required in all prerequisite courses.
Prerequisites: ENGR 2302 , MENG 3303 and MENG 3314 .
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MENG 4333 - Vibrations Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Development of equations of motion for multi-degree of freedom systems. Concepts of vibration and damping using scalar and matrix approaches. Modal analysis, vibration of beams and boundary condition application. A grade of C or better is required in all prerequisite courses.
Prerequisites: ENGR 2302 , MATH 2320
Corequisites: MENG 4310 .
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MENG 4340 - Mechanical Engineering Capstone I Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 1 Lab: 4
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 75
The senior capstone project is a two-semester sequence in which student teams will apply the techniques learned in MENG 3314 to design and build practical engineering systems to meet customer requirements and realistic constraints. The first semester covers project planning, project specification and scoping, quality function deployment, functional decomposition, preliminary design, and partial prototype development; including preliminary analysis and testing. The students will gain experience in written and oral engineering communications. A grade of C or better is required in all prerequisite courses.
Prerequisites: MENG 3314 .
Corequisites: MENG 4331 , MENG 4343 .
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MENG 4341 - Mechanical Engineering Capstone II Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 1 Lab: 4
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 75
This is the second course in the two-semester sequence. The project initiated in MENG 4340 is completed. The course will focus on converting the design into a working system. Teams will develop and conduct testing of their system, demonstrate and document successfully meeting the design requirements. The students will gain additional experience in practical engineering communications and will investigate funding, entrepreneurship and intellectual property associated with their designs. A grade of C or better is required in all prerequisite courses.
Prerequisites: MENG 4340 .
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MENG 4343 - Thermal/Fluid System Design Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Applications of the engineering design process, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics and heat transfer to practical engineering problems in the thermal/fluids domain. Heat exchanger design, pump and piping selections, mathematical techniques, economic considerations, curve fitting, and system identification. Use of relevant engineering codes and standards. Students are required to take MENG 2334 or MENG 3334 as prerequisites. A grade of C or better is required in all prerequisite courses.
Prerequisites: MENG 2334, MENG 3334 , MENG 3310 , MENG 3314 , MENG 3316 .
Corequisites: MENG 4143 .
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