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MBA 7123 Human Resource Management (3 hours)
Armed with an understanding of the theory of organizational behavior, students will explore how policies, practices, and systems influence employees’ attitudes, behaviors, and performance. This discipline covers topics such as employment law, recruitment, selection, training, performance management, compensation and benefits, and labor relations, which are useful to any individual who is interested in successfully navigating his or her career path. Class time is devoted to discussion, experiential exercises, and student presentations.
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MBA 7133 Innovation and Product Development (3 hours)
Introduces students to concepts related to the marketing of innovation, new processes, and new products. The course will discuss and apply tools and concepts required to assist in analyzing the viability of innovations, new products, and new processes. At the conclusion of this course, students will have a greater understanding of the innovation process. Integral to the overall perspective of the course, students will develop important analytical capabilities related to the initiation, implementation, and completion of the innovation process as it pertains to the marketing function. Specific understanding and skills that will be enhanced include: 1) the characteristics of successful innovations; 2) the importance of innovation to furthering customer value; 3) the distinction between customer- and firm-driven innovation; 4) market segmentation and conjoint analysis in product design; 5) innovation adoption models and their managerial importance; 6) activities related to concept generation and selection; 7) marketing plan development for new products; 8) forecasting demand for new products; and 9) new product specification and prototyping.
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MBA 7143 International Marketing (3 hours)
The objective of this course is to provide a good understanding and appreciation for marketing in international and global contexts. The significance of international marketing in today’s corporate strategies and in the contemporary economic context is also discussed. Global firms must simultaneously enter and manage multiple markets, lines of business, and product groups. Case studies, readings, and research assignments are designed to address such critical decisions for firms ranging from exporters to large enterprises managing the global needs of global clients.
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MBA 7153 Consumer Behavior (3 hours)
Current theories and research on the behavior of consumers is examined from the viewpoint of marketing management decisions, planning and research. The behavioral science concepts underlying the study of consumer behavior are investigated, stressing the contributions of psychology, anthropology, economics and socio-cultural influences. A discovery oriented process is employed to give students experience working with real-world problems, employing consumer research methods, interpreting qualitative data, using ideation and creative problem solving methods, and implementing solutions.
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MBA 7163 Supply Chain Management (3 hours)
Examines integrating the business functions of an enterprise and its allied partners along supply channels into a supply system that synchronizes the flow of products, services, and information to meet customer service requirements while minimizing costs. Includes distribution network configuration, inventory control, supply chain integration and strategic partnering, disruption and risk management, and use of information technology.
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MBA 7273 Computer Information Systems (3 hours)
Examines the theories and principles of computer information systems; including the different technologies available, how systems are currently applied both domestically and internationally, and what the future trends are likely to be.
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MBA 7973 MBA Seminar (3 hours)
Introduce students to a special topic or area of study not covered by current course offerings.
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MBA 7993 Independent Study (3 hours)
Independent Study
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Mechanical Engineering |
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ME 6033 Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for Engineers (3 hours)
Introduction to the use of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) in solving practical engineering problems. Theory of relevant physics and numerical methods and discussion of internal workings and limitations of commercial codes. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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ME 6053 System Dynamics and Control (3 hours)
Dynamic modeling and feedback control of electrical, mechanical, fluid and thermal systems, and combinations. Classical control theory, Laplace transforms, time domain and s-plane analysis, stability theory, root-locus and/or frequency-based design, transient response and sensitivity analysis. Usage of modern design/analysis tools such as MATLAB and Simulink. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week.
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ME 6093 Introduction to Finite Element Analysis (3 hours)
Solving boundary value problems common to engineering using the finite element method. Analysis of trusses, beams, heat transfer, and 2-D elasticity will be emphasized. Direct and variational approaches to FEA are discussed. A lab component included using commercial finite element analysis software to solve engineering problems. Prerequisites: MATH 3073, ES 3023.
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ME 6404 Machine Dynamics (4 hours)
Kinematic and force analysis of machines and mechanisms. Mechanical vibrations, balancing, and critical speed. Dynamic measurement using transducers and data acquisition systems, analysis and interpretation of data, lab report writing. Introduction to multi-body simulation using modern engineering software. Written laboratory reports. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: ME 2023.
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ME 6443 Automotive Design (3 hours)
Fundamentals of vehicle dynamics, the performance, suspension and steering design, handling, safety, environmental impact, and electronics of the modern automobile. Fundamental analysis of principles and hand-on experience with an automotive project. Emphasis on engineering design, fabrication, testing, and teamwork. Projects may include engineering society student competition vehicles. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
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ME 6453 Mechanical Control Design (3 hours)
Feedback control of electrical, mechanical and electromechanical systems. Emphasis on motion and fluid systems. Classical control theory, Laplace transforms, system modeling and analysis, stability theory, s-plane and root-locus and/or frequency-based design. Transient response and sensitivity analysis. Usage of modern design/analysis tools such as MATLAB. Practical applications to professional practice. Prerequisites: MATH 3073; ME 3053 or PHYS 3112; ME 3212 or ME 4024 or PHYS 4003.
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ME 6633 Gas Turbines (3 hours)
Design and performance of stationary and propulsion gas turbines. Performance analysis of centrifugal and axial compressors and turbines. Prerequisites: ME 3014 and 3043, or permission of instructor.
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ME 6643 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (3 hours)
Principles of vapor compression and absorption refrigeration, heat pumps, psychometrics. Principles of thermal comfort and environmental aspects. Determination of heating and cooling loads. Air conditioning system design and analysis. Prerequisite: ME 3043.
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ME 6663 Mechanical Engineering Design (3 hours)
Application of the engineering design process to the design of mechanical components, systems, and machines. Review and build upon mechanics and analytical skills. Various mechanical components such as springs, bolts, and bearings. Domestic and global design standards and modern engineering tools. Design projects, problem-solving techniques, report writing, ethics, patents, and entrepreneurship. Prerequisites: ES 2053 and ES 3023, or ME 4034.
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ME 6861-3 Special Topics in Design (1-3 hours)
Topics of current interest in mechanical engineering design. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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ME 7033 Boundary Layer Theory (3 hours)
Fundamental equations of fluid motion, laminar and turbulent flows, transition, classical solutions, and numerical approaches. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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ME 7043 Gas Dynamics (3 hours)
Fundamentals of compressible fluid flow. One-dimensional flows and normal shock waves. Introduction to two-dimensional supersonic flows including oblique shock waves, Prandtl-Meyer expansions, and the method of characteristics. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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ME 7053 Oil-Water Dispersion (3 hours)
Fundamentals of oil-water dispersions are presented with discussion of interfacial phenomena, emulsion types and processes, emulsion stability, modeling of physical phenomena and applications.
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ME 7073 System Optimization (3 hours)
Optimization techniques with applications in various branches of engineering. Concepts of design variables, constraints, objective functions and penalty functions. Techniques for solving constrained and unconstrained optimization problems including classical methods and modern computer-based numerical approaches.
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ME 7083 Advanced Manufacturing Processes (3 hours)
Emphasis on fundamentals of exotic and nontraditional manufacturing processes, such as electrical discharge machining, jet cutting processes, ultrasonic machining, chemical and electro-chemical machining, and rapid prototyping.
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ME 7103 Theoretical Vibration (3 hours)
Multi-degree-of-freedom and continuous vibration systems. Introduction to the finite element method and approximation methods in vibration systems analysis. Prerequisite: Knowledge of one-degree-of-freedom systems or permission of instructor.
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ME 7133 Turbulent Flow (3 hours)
Analysis of turbulent transport of momentum and heat. Linear stability theory, The Reynolds equations, dynamics of turbulence, boundary-free and wall-bounded shear flows, and turbulent boundary layer. Prerequisite: One intermediate or advanced class in fluid mechanics.
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ME 7143 Theory of Elasticity (3 hours)
Fundamental laws of the deformations of solids. Equilibrium, compatibility, and constitutive behavior are discussed. Numerical methods and problem solutions are reviewed. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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ME 7163 Structural Fatigue (3 hours)
New and conventional fatigue design approaches. Crack initiation, mean stress effects, notch effects, cyclic stress-strain behavior, mean and residual stress effects, cumulative damage, crack propagation, multi-axial fatigue, environmental effects, fatigue of mechanical components (weld, springs, gears, bearings). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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ME 7183 Advanced Control Systems Design (3 hours)
Provides an exposure to the advanced topics in control systems design. Emphasis will be on time and frequency response techniques, digital control system design, and fundamentals of modern control system design techniques such as neural network control, programmable logic controllers, and fuzzy neural systems.
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ME 7193 Solid Particle Erosion (3 hours)
Historical and current practices for predicting/modeling solid particle erosion. Investigates the motion of particles in a flow stream including impact and rebound from solid surfaces. Discussions about the factors affecting the removal of material resulting from the impact of solid particles.
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ME 7223 Fracture Mechanics (3 hours)
Analysis of the behavior of materials containing flaws. Topics include the stress analysis of cracked bodies, crack tip plastic zones, energy and compliance methods, fracture toughness testing, crack opening displacement, microscopic aspects, and fatigue crack propagation. Prerequisite: ES 3023.
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ME 7273 Mechanics of Robotic Manipulators (3 hours)
An introduction to fundamental concepts used in robotics. Joint space, (n-dimensional Euclidean space) and task space (3-dimensional Euclidean space) will be examined at the position and velocity levels. Formalisms for manipulator statics and dynamics planning and control of open chains and relevant mathematical tools will be developed.
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ME 7283 Mechanics of Composite Materials (3 hours)
Stress-strain-temperature equations for orthotropic and anisotropic materials. Transformation of stress-strain equations to different coordinate systems. Extension-shear coupling. Mechanics of fiber reinforced lamina. Assumptions and formulation of Laminated Plate Theory. Behavior of symmetric and unsymmetric laminates. Off axis testing. Stresses in laminates. Fracture theories. Free-edge effects and delamination. Prerequisite: ES 3023.
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ME 7851-6 Project and Report (1-6 hours)
Design, analysis, research, or other approved mechanical engineering project topics. Report required. Non-thesis master’s program only. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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ME 7861-6 Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering (1-6 hours)
Content varies yearly. Topics may include a variety of mechanical engineering subjects selected for their relevance to current departmental research interest. Example courses: Experimental Stress Analysis, Mechanics of Composite Materials, Turbulent Flows, and Advanced Materials. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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ME 7961 Residency (1 hour)
See Graduate Residency (7961)
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ME 7971-6 Seminar (1-6 hours)
Reports and discussions of advanced topics in mechanical engineering including invited guest speakers.
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ME 7981-6 Research and Thesis (1-6 hours)
Directed research on some problem in an approved area. Examination and written thesis required. Thesis for master’s program only. Pass-fail basis only.
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ME 7991-3 Independent Study (1-3 hours)
Individual or group studies of advanced topics. Instruction and guidance is provided by faculty through individual or group appointment. Master’s degree students.
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ME 8981 Internship (1 hour)
Provide practical experience workings as an intern in a related engineering field. Work must be supervised by an engineer with an engineering degree from an ABET accredited institution. Prerequisite: Permission of advisor or departmental chair.
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ME 9981-9 Research and Dissertation (1-9 hours)
Original research at the Ph.D. level on some problem of interest and importance in the field of mechanical engineering. Pass fail basis only. Prerequisite: Admission to the Ph.D. program.
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ME 9991-6 Independent Study (1-6 hours)
Individual or group studies of advanced topics. Instruction and guidance is provided by faculty through individual or group appointment. Ph.D. students.
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Master of Energy Business |
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MEB 7001 Perspectives in Energy Business (1 hour)
Overview of the energy industry from the systems perspectives, with discussion of the operating diversity among different energy companies. Explores the relationships among all major energy sectors-oil, gas, coal, nuclear, electricity, and renewables-and their value chains. Also includes modules on organizational communications, interpersonal sensitivities, and stakeholder relations.
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MEB 7010 Residency Seminar I (0 hours)
A face-to-face non-credit laboratory course required for graduation. Satisfies program orientation requirements and facilitates student engagement with the energy industry.
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MEB 7020 Residency Seminar II (0 hours)
A face-to-face non-credit laboratory course required for graduation that is focused on industry engagement and development of leadership skills.
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MEB 7023 Leading and Managing Energy Organizations (3 hours)
A survey of the principles and best practices for managing and leading people and organizations, with special emphasis on organizational situations and workforce challenges that are unique to the energy industry.
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MEB 7033 Analytical Tools for Energy Business Management (3 hours)
A modular study of management tools and resources pertinent to the energy industry, including problem-framing and analysis, project management, decision analysis, energy information systems, and basic data analysis methods applied to commercially-available energy data. Includes computer exercises.
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MEB 7043 Energy Accounting and Financial Reporting (3 hours)
Study of financial information used by energy companies. Primarily focused on upstream/midstream oil and gas operations, topics include successful-efforts and full-cost accounting, impairments, asset retirement obligations, production costs, joint interest operations, revenue streams, unitization, supplemental disclosures, conveyances, completion decisions, and basic energy economics. Addresses other energy sectors and international activities as time permits.
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MEB 7053 Financial Management in the Energy Enterprise (3 hours)
Fundamental principles of finance and microeconomics for energy operations, including supply and demand, opportunity cost, marginal and average cost, revenue and profit, and maximum/minimum relative to cost. Includes aspects of corporate finance from the energy perspective such as capital budgeting, asset management, financial decision-making and risk, and energy project financing mechanisms.
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MEB 7063 Energy Policy and Sustainability (3 hours)
Survey of initiatives, laws, treaties, and agency derivatives used by government entities to promote development of, and commercial investment in, specific energy resources, technologies, or markets. Addresses the macroeconomic issues and technical viability of competing energy sources, and presents the concept of sustainability from the corporate, environmental, and social perspectives.
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MEB 7073 Legal and Regulatory Environment of the Energy Industry (3 hours)
Survey of laws, legislation, and regulations governing development, production, and disposition of energy resources and related business transactions, and the federal and state agencies that have regulatory responsibility. Includes a discussion of economic, environmental, resource conservation, and market theories that underlie the establishment of energy laws and regulations.
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MEB 7083 The Business of Renewable Energy and Alternative Fuels (3 hours)
Principles and practices of doing business in the renewable energy and alternative fuels sectors. Investigates the feasibility and economics of competing energy sources and technologies and considers their contribution to a total systems approach to energy business. Includes concepts of innovation, relevant business models, the use of government incentives, and related topics.
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MEB 7123 Energy Markets and Commodities Trading (3 hours)
A technical presentation of the processes and economics of moving energy resources, products, and supplies from point of production to marketplace. Includes specific information about how energy markets are established and how end products are priced and traded. Addresses all major resource/product groups, but uses natural gas as a template.
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MEB 7143 U.S. Oil and Gas Law (3 hours)
Survey of the legal environment of the domestic oil and gas industry and its operations. Covers property and contract law pertinent to conducting business in the U.S. upstream and midstream segments of the oil and gas industry. Topics include pooling/unitization/conservation agreements, drilling contracts and permits, conveyance issues, and mineral estates.
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MEB 7153 Energy Transactions in the International Arena (3 hours)
Survey of the legal environment of international energy business. Covers property and contract law in the international arena, agreements governing international petroleum commerce and business transactions, and U.S. laws regulating international business activity. Topics include foreign legal systems, national oil corporations, international operating agreements, concessions, foreign direct investment, and dispute resolution.
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MEB 7163 Economic Evaluation of Energy Assets (3 hours)
Study of energy project economic analysis and decision-making, including cash flow, risk analysis, reserves calculations, property valuation, asset management, and risk. Topics include time value of money, profitability measures, engineering analysis and prediction of cash flow for oil and gas properties, tax and depreciation effects, international contracts, inflation, and uncertainty analysis.
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MEB 7173 Management of the Energy Supply Chain (3 hours)
An in-depth study of the supply and value chain for the energy industry from a theoretical and systems perspective, with a discussion of supply chain management as it relates to oil, natural gas, and power. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, internet, and email are expected.
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MEB 7183 Energy Economics (3 Hours)
Study and application of energy market economics, covering differences in market structures between and among various energy resources and globally. The focus is on the economics of the various energy markets from both a theoretical and
applied perspective.
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MEB 7193 Energy Analytics and the Digital Energy Enterprise (3 hours)
Survey of current principles and practices of business analytics embraced by the energy industry, with a focus on the evolving digital transformation of energy organizations and their operations. Includes cases, examples, and applications from the oil, gas, and power sectors.
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MEB 7203 National Oil Companies - Operations, Policies, and Investments (3 hours)
Study of the history, politics, and operations of state-run energy companies (national oil companies), and how private firms make energy investments in countries where political uncertainty may be high. Compares characteristics of oil-producer countries such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, Kuwait, Mexico, Brazil, Venezuela, Norway, and Nigeria. The role of state energy firms in upstream and downstream competition in global and regional markets (e.g., coal, power, transportation) is also considered. A writing intensive course.
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MEB 7213 Global Power Markets and Operations (3 hours)
Survey of the global power industry, including markets, economics, operations, and finances. Provides a broad overview of the way in which international electric utilities operate, the role of cross-border interconnections, and challenges for both developed and developing countries.
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MEB 7223 Global LNG Markets and Operations (3 hours)
Study of the contemporary and evolving global liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry, including markets, economics, operations, and finance.
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MEB 7233 International Energy Finance (3 hours)
A study and application of energy finance in the international context, covering foreign exchange rates and markets, project finance, and the financing of energy projects in developing countries. Focuses on problem solving and employs cases addressing a full range energy sector activity, including the petroleum and power sectors.
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MEB 7973 Seminar in Energy Business (3 hours)
Study of a current topic or issue in energy business, or of a specific industry segment. Selections rotate according to the interests of faculty and students, and may encompass the broad business dimensions of management, marketing, operations, accounting, finance, economics, law, or policy in the energy arena.
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MEB 7991-3 Directed Research in Energy Business (1-3 hours)
A guided seminar designed to teach research skills, writing skills, critical thinking, and information synthesis that are useful to energy business. With instructor guidance, students conduct independent research on a contemporary topic of interest from the energy business arena.
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MGT 6023 Negotiation and Management Skill (3 hours)
Theory, research, and practice of negotiation. Topics include social dilemmas, distributive bargaining, integrative arrangements, multiple-party scenarios, and third party interventions. Emphasis on related skills, such as self-awareness, communication, stress management, decision-making, and conflict resolution. Prerequisite: MGT 3003 with a grade of C or higher.
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MGT 6143 Business Plan Competition (3 Hours)
This class is based upon self-directed student teams working with the instructor as well as community and university mentors to develop a viable written business plan as well as an oral presentation of that plan with the underlying intent of launching a successful new venture.
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MGT 6973 Seminar in Management (3 hours)
Seminar in Management
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MGT 6993 Independent Study (3 hours)
Independent Study
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MGT 7023 Negotiation and Influence (3 hours)
Theories and skills relevant to negotiating and bargaining in a wide range of business and organizational situations. Topics include motivation factors, integrative and distributive strategies, bargaining tactics, communication issues, power, conflict, and persuasion.
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MGT 7033 Entrepreneurship (3 hours)
Provides an understanding of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial process. Emphasis on understanding the free enterprise system and what it takes to start and build a new venture outside (entrepreneurship) as well as inside (intrapreneurship) an existing organization.
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MGT 7093 Problems in Applied Business Research (3 hours)
Applied research practices and techniques, with emphasis on decision-oriented problem solving in a business environment. Actual real world business problems are addressed and studied through the application of legitimate research procedures. Prerequisites: 15 graduate credit hours and permission of instructor.
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MGT 7961 Residency (1 hour)
See Graduate Residency (7961)
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MGT 7973 Seminar in Management (3 hours)
A critical analysis of selected topics in management. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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MGT 7991-3 Independent Study in Management (1-3 hours)
Open to graduate students who wish to pursue individual study or investigation of a field of management. Students are required to plan their program of study and prepare a formal report of their findings. The field of interest selected for study may not be that investigated in meeting thesis requirements. Prerequisite: Permission of graduate advisor.
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MKTG 6013 Social Responsibility in Business (3 Hours)
Examines the place of ethics and social responsibility in business decision-making. Focuses on the impact of ethical problems and dilemmas on a firm’s stakeholders. Prerequisites: MGT 3003 and MKTG 3003, each with a grade of C or higher.
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MKTG 6093 International Marketing (3 hours)
International marketing operations, focusing on the modification of marketing thinking and practice occasioned by international cultural, legal, and other environmental differences. Prerequisite: MBA 7053 .
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MKTG 6973 Seminar in Marketing (3 Hours)
Selected topics in marketing. Prerequisite: MKTG 3003 with a grade of C or higher.
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MKTG 7013 Problems in Consumer Behavior (3 hours)
Consumer behavior patterns with emphasis on the implications for marketing analysis and executive action. Prerequisite: MBA 7053 .
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MKTG 7961 Residency (1 hour)
See Graduate Residency (7961)
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MKTG 7973 Seminar in Marketing (3 hours)
A critical analysis of selected topics in marketing. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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MKTG 7991-3 Independent Study in Marketing (1-3 hours)
Open to graduate students who wish to pursue individual study or investigation of a field of marketing. Students are required to plan their program of study and prepare a formal report of their findings. The field of interest may not be that investigated in meeting thesis requirements. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and graduate advisor.
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MSE 7013-4 Contemporary Physical Science (3-4 hours)
Current problems in chemistry, utilizing hands-on activities.
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MSE 7043 Classroom Computer Applications (3 hours)
Enables teachers to effectively use educational technology in the classroom. Topics include software evaluation, curriculum integration, simulation and modeling, multimedia applications, integrated applications, telecommunication and networking, and using information management systems.
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MSE 7113-4 Earth’s Physical Environment (3-4 hours)
Major issues in earth science.
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MSE 7123-4 Concepts and Applications in Physics (3-4 hours)
Topics in mechanics, light and sound appropriate for the elementary classroom.
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MSE 7133-4 Concepts and Applications in Biology (3-4 hours)
Environmental or cellular biology appropriate for the elementary classroom.
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MSE 7143-4 Concepts and Applications in Chemistry (3-4 hours)
Topics in atoms, molecules, chemical properties and reactivity appropriate for the elementary classroom.
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MSE 7153-4 Concepts and Applications in Mathematics (3-4 hours)
Advanced topics in analysis, statistics, or discrete mathematics appropriate for the elementary classroom.
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MSE 7163-4 Concepts and Applications in Astronomy (3-4 hours)
Focuses on sun, moon, planets, eclipses, solar system, meteors, comets, stars, galaxies and big bang, based on the students’ background and teaching interests.
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MSE 7213 Technology Project (3 hours)
Project involving application of technology to curriculum implementation. Project will be developed in consultation with instructor and address a curriculum area appropriate for the student.
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MSE 7831-3 Special Topics in Mathematics and Science (1-3 hours)
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MSE 7973 Seminar: Problems in Modern Science and Mathematics (3 hours)
Discussion of major contemporary issues in science and mathematics as they pertain to the classroom.
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MSE 7991-3 Independent Study (1-3 hours)
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Museum Science and Management |
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MSM 7013 Conservation Principles (3 hours)
An introduction to art conservation and its application to increased understanding and preservation of art, historic, and material culture. In addition to learning about conservation philosophy, ethics, and capabilities, students will learn about techniques used in the field of conservation to enrich the academic knowledge base and add to the museum dialogue. Students will directly examine and research a museum object using scientific analytical techniques, interpret the data, and determine treatment goals and long-term preservation methods.
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MSM 7023 Museum Administration and Management (3 hours)
Explores administrative issues fundamental to all museums such as governance, law, ethics, funding, collections policies, visitor studies, educational programming, and marketing. Students are exposed to museums of different types (art, history, natural history, etc.) and sizes to see how these variables shape the work environment and each museum’s character.
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MSM 7043 Museum Education and Exhibitions (3 hours)
Museums primarily interact with their audiences through exhibits and educational programs. This course presents perspectives on exhibit development and educational programming for a wide variety of audiences. The many different kinds of skill sets and knowledge bases that contribute to a successful exhibit are discussed. Special attention is given to the importance of identifying and understanding audiences.
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MSM 7053 Cultural Property: Ethics and Law (3 hours)
Provides students pursuing careers in museum work and anthropology a broad background in legal and ethical issues involving the study, use, and management of cultural property. Addresses issues concerning both tangible property (art objects, archaeological material, human remains, sacred artifacts, and other items of cultural patrimony) and intellectual property (music, song, design, and other cultural knowledge).
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MSM 7063 Grant Writing for Museums (3 hours)
The ability to write successful grants is an important skill for any museum professional. This course explores how grant proposals are structured for government and private funding sources and details the fundamentals of writing competitive grant proposals. Students will write a proposal as part of the class requirement.
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MSM 7073 Museum Collections/Data Management (3 hours)
Focuses on the care of collections and related metadata in a museum context. Students will be prepared to function in a contemporary museum collections management program that provides excellent care for physical objects and maintains an accurate, current and accessible database. A variety of policies and practices for objects and data care will be discussed. Students will gain practical experience in procedures related to describing, cataloguing, storing and exhibiting objects. They will receive training on proper object handling. Students will gain practical experience by using TMS and learn about other database management systems and the ways databases support research websites.
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MSM 7083 Museum Education I (3 hours)
Informal education is a key component of contemporary American life. Education pervades the museum experience for all ages and types of visitor. Informal education plays a role in public awareness and subject matter literacy, in providing context, content, and motivation to support formal education. The museum educator is a program manager, a learning theorist, an interpreter, a teacher, a learning manager, and a program designer. This course will expand the museum professional’s understanding of the philosophical underpinnings of informal education, awareness of the nature and variety of museum education.
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