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LIN 498 - Thesis
The topic for the thesis must be selected in consultation with the student’s advisor and approved by the linguistics faculty. Students will meet regularly with their advisor as they work on the project. The final product will include a finished thesis that is approved by the linguistics faculty, as well as a public presentation. The thesis ideally should be completed by the end of the fall semester of the student’s senior year.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
Course Typically Offered: Fall and spring
Course Type: Linguistics
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WAB 101 - Beginning Wabanaki Language I
This beginning course in a Wabanaki language stresses the acquisition of cultural information and introduces the student to the four skills of language learning: listening comprehension, reading, speaking, and writing.
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Credits: 4
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Cultural Interpretation
May be repeated for credit for a different Wabanaki language.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Course Type: Linguistics
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WAB 102 - Beginning Wabanaki Language II
This course is a continuation of WAB 101.
Prerequisite(s): WAB 101 in the same Wabanaki language.
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Credits: 4
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Cultural Interpretation
May be repeated for credit for a different Wabanaki language.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Course Type: Linguistics
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WAB 201 - Intermediate Wabanaki Language I
Review of grammatical structures with further development of listening comprehension, reading, speaking, and writing skills. The emphasis will be on understanding the culture and contemporary life of the Wabanaki community.
Prerequisite(s): WAB 102 in the corresponding Wabanaki language.
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Credits: 4
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Cultural Interpretation
May be repeated for credit for a different Wabanaki language.
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Course Type: Linguistics
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WAB 202 - Intermediate Wabanaki Language II
This course is a continuation of WAB 201.
Prerequisite(s): WAB 201 in the corresponding Wabanaki language.
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Credits: 4
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Cultural Interpretation
May be repeated for credit for a different Wabanaki language.
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Course Type: Linguistics
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Leadership & Organizational Studies |
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LOS 112 - Microsoft Excel
This course uses a problem-solving approach to electronic spreadsheets. Students will learn advanced data analysis and formulas, and create graphs to interpret data. This course should be completed prior to taking a financial management, economics, or budgeting course.
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Credits: 1
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Course Type: Leadership & Organizational Studies
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LOS 114 - PowerPoint
In this course, students will explore the software application PowerPoint as an electronic means of creating presentations for various audiences. Additionally, students will learn how to create electronic slides using written, graphic, and sound materials. The slides can then be formatted in several different ways: 35 mm slides, overhead transparencies, and handouts. This course will benefit students who are required to give presentations in academic courses as well as those considering careers in teaching, marketing, or public relations.
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Credits: 1
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Course Type: Leadership & Organizational Studies
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LOS 120 - Statistics for Informed Decision Making
In this course, students are introduced to tools of quantitative analyses that may be used to address world questions: descriptive statistics, sampling and significance testing, correlation, and regression. Students in this course will have opportunities to use these tools in decision-making processes and increase their understanding of data misconceptions and misuses.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in any MAT 100+ course, or appropriate placement test score.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Quantitative Reasoning
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Course Type: Leadership & Organizational Studies
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LOS 210 - Creative Critical Inquiry
This writing instruction course introduces students to criteria for identifying and constructing well-reasoned arguments, fosters the discovery and use of students’ critical/analytical voice in their writing, and develops skills for incorporating, interpreting and integrating the views of others. It provides the opportunity to refine critical thinking abilities by analyzing everyday life experience, including how culture shapes our sense of reality and ourselves. The course highlights the importance of generating good questions and tolerating ambiguity when seeking to understand complex issues.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENG 100 , ESL 100 , HON 100 , or RSP 100 .
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Credits: 4
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Cultural Interpretation
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Course Type: Leadership & Organizational Studies
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LOS 270 - Introduction to Leadership
This course explores effective leadership on campus and beyond and offers an overview of leadership models and leadership development tools, including self-development, strengths-based leadership, and group dynamics and roles. Complex organizations are introduced and discussed. Students are expected to implement leadership concepts and practice leadership skills through engagement in campus and community activities and service learning.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
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Course Type: Leadership & Organizational Studies
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LOS 299 - Writing in the Major
This course provides instruction and practice in academic thinking and writing applicable to leadership and organizational studies. As those in leadership positions should strive to be excellent communicators, the goal of this course is to strengthen learners’ written communication skills and knowledge of academic writing, writing tools, and APA style, as well as critical thinking skills. LOS majors should take the course during their first semester of the program.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENG 100 , ESL 100 , HON 100 , or RSP 100 with a grade of C- or better.
Co-requisite(s): For LOS majors, LOS 299 is a co-requisite of LOS 300 .
Credits: 1
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Course Type: Leadership & Organizational Studies
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LOS 300 - Organizational Theory
This course provides an overview of organizational theories in a leadership context. Organizational issues, such as structure, leadership, power, and change are introduced and analyzed. This is an excellent course for students interested in how organizations work. Students in LOS majors must complete this required course with a grade of a B- or better as a condition of their degree.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENG 100 , ESL 100 , HON 100 , or RSP 100 with a grade of C- or better.
Co-requisite(s): For LOS majors, LOS 299
Credits: 3
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Course Type: Leadership & Organizational Studies
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LOS 301 - Group Dynamics
In this course, students acquire an understanding of human behavior, communication, and interaction in groups and the skills needed to participate effectively in group activities. Through a focus on group process and development, this course provides a theoretical foundation for how groups function and discusses how these theories can be applied to a wide range of group settings. This course uses experiential and service learning to develop critical skills in understanding the shared leadership necessary to create effective group dynamics.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENG 100, ESL 100, HON 100, or RSP 100 with a grade of C- or better is required for LOS majors and preferred for all other students.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
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Course Type: Leadership & Organizational Studies
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LOS 302 - Organizational Behavior
Students in this course will examine human behavior in organizations: individual, group, and organizational processes that impact workplace behaviors and organizational life. The focus of this course is understanding factors that contribute to organizational effectiveness and the major challenges facing organizations today. Students will explore and discuss individual and organizational learning, individual values and motivation, interpersonal communication and work team dynamics, leadership and emotional intelligence, power and influence, and organizational culture and change. Additionally, students will engage in experiential and skill-building activities, and apply conceptual frameworks to their real-life work experiences.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
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LOS 304 - Organizational Budgeting and Finance
This course contributes to future leaders’ capacity to meaningfully develop, monitor, and interpret budgets as they relate to organizations’ and individual financial wellbeing. Students are introduced to budgeting, budget analysis, cost-benefit analysis, decision making in organizations, and an overview of basic accounting principles. They learn to effectively communicate matters of budget and financing to their respective constituency and stakeholders. Assignments use Excel for analysis and presentation of fiscal and budget data. Students will learn to present budget information to knowledgeable but non-technical audiences using tables and graphs.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Leadership & Organizational Studies
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LOS 310 - Science, Technology, and Society
Students in this course will examine the history and effect of science and technology on social change. Additionally, students will examine the impact of science and technology on ethical and religious beliefs, social institutions such as education, family, and work, and on larger sociopolitical entities and relations. Students in this course will also explore the effects of science and technology on natural and human-made environments.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Socio-cultural Analysis
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LOS 312 - Human Resource Management
This course focuses on the procedures and processes of management of human resources within organizations. Topics include recruitment, staff development, job analysis, personnel systems, and training.
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Credits: 3
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LOS 314 - Employee Relations
This course provides an understanding of the trends in legal, social, and economic aspects of labor-management relations within the United States. Topics include a historical overview of labor law, grievance procedures, the negotiation process, equal opportunity, and personnel rules. Includes case studies and simulated bargaining and arbitration exercises.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Leadership & Organizational Studies
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LOS 316 - Diversity in Organizations
Students in this course will develop an understanding of the benefits and challenges of diversity in organizations. The course takes a historical, socio-economic, and psychological approach to the challenges of diverse and marginalized populations in the U.S. Students learn how the workplace may affect diverse peoples and how others can learn to make the workplace more hospitable. A primary focus of this course is on examining beliefs, behaviors, or unconscious attitudes that perpetuate the oppression and subordination of diverse members of society in the workplace, while also looking at how increased diversity is adding to workplace productivity, creativity, and learning. Readings are drawn from the social sciences and humanities to provide an interdisciplinary approach to the topic.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Culture, Power, and Equity
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LOS 317 - New Media and Social Networking: Identity and Expression Online
Students in this course will explore how private and public entities are established online as well as how political and social movements are built, organized, and undermined by social networking and online cultures. Additionally, students will explore the impact of online communities on global communication, language, and thought. Students are also introduced to critical theory on new media and will explore technological and cultural associations with this nascent but pervasive phenomenon.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Leadership & Organizational Studies
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LOS 327 - Leading through Conflict
Students in this course will explore conflict management as an essential leadership tool analyzed as a necessary component of healthy systems and innovations. We will investigate techniques that help individuals and groups mediate and negotiate differences encountered in a variety of situations.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Leadership & Organizational Studies
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LOS 329 - Research Methods
This course is an introduction to research methods in the social and behavioral sciences, organizational planning and leadership, and decision-making. Emphasis is placed on critically evaluating, designing, conducting, and communicating research. Students in this course will develop conceptual and practical knowledge as well as the ability to apply knowledge capably, ethically, and to good effect in a variety of private, nonprofit, and public organizations and in community service settings.
Prerequisite(s): LOS 120 or equivalent.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
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Course Type: Leadership & Organizational Studies
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LOS 330 - Cultural Contexts
Students in this course will explore the multifaceted diversity of the world, the impact of culture on leadership, and interactions between individuals in the global context (at the international, national, organizational, and social strata). Additionally, students will investigate the construct of cultural intelligence and apply it to real-life scenarios in order to develop a cultural mindset essential to effective functioning in today’s global and interconnected world.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Culture, Power, and Equity
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LOS 336 - Dealing with Difficult People and Behaviors
Students in this course will consider different scenarios of interacting with individuals who may be characterized as difficult. These individuals may be people we work with, sell to, depend on, and live with. There are intimidators, manipulators, analyzers, know-it-alls, overly friendly, accommodators, chronic complainers, and whiners. The actions of these individuals may consume time, energy, and emotion at the expense of productivity and morale. This course provides fresh insights and immediately usable skills needed to quickly, confidently, and assertively identify and deal with various types of people, difficult or not, in a variety of contexts while maintaining our own self-confidence.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Leadership & Organizational Studies
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LOS 345 - Leadership and Film
Students in this course will utilize the medium of film to explore various themes and experiences of leaders and leadership. Topics investigated include, but are not limited to, the portrayal of power, influence, oppression, ethics, and service, in film.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Leadership & Organizational Studies
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LOS 350 - Leadership
This foundational course provides learners with a review of major leadership concepts and theories. It incorporates scholarship, theory to practice, critical perspectives, skill-building, and direct application to real-world scenarios. Major topics include power and influence, ethics, decision making, and leader traits, skills, behaviors, and characteristics. An experiential design enables students to critically reflect on personal leadership styles and examine approaches to leading others in diverse organizational settings. LOS majors must complete this course with a grade of B- or better as a condition of their degree.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENG 100 , ESL 100 , HON 100 , or RSP 100 with a grade of C- or better is required for LOS majors and preferred for all other students.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Leadership & Organizational Studies
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LOS 360 - Innovation in Organizations
Students in this course will develop the creative and innovative thinking skills leaders use to identify opportunities, generate value-creating ideas, and overcome barriers to successfully bringing new concepts to life. Additionally, students will learn about creative thinking tools and how to practically apply them; develop an appreciation of the personal and organizational factors that influence creativity and innovation; and explore the leadership and facilitation skills that will prepare them to lead teams through creative problem solving.
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Credits: 3
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LOS 361 - Entrepreneurship
This course focuses on why people become entrepreneurs, the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs, the changing demographics of entrepreneurs, and the importance of entrepreneurship to the economy and society. In this class, students will examine the entrepreneurial process from the decision to become an entrepreneur through idea generating, writing a business plan, competitor analysis, getting financing, marketing, team building, considering ethical and legal issues, and developing strategies for growth.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Leadership & Organizational Studies
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LOS 387 - Collegiate Leadership Competition
Students in this course are immersed in an intentional team-based learning experience that culminates in participation in the Collegiate Leadership Competition. Like the training regimen of athletes and musicians, students in this course will participate in a robust “practice field” where, as student leaders, they can apply what they’re learning in a context that challenges and stretches them to the boundaries of their leadership knowledge, skills, and abilities.
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Credits: 3
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LOS 398 - Independent Study
Prerequisite(s): LOS 300 or junior standing and permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
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Course Type: Leadership & Organizational Studies
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LOS 399 - Special Topics
The scope of topics vary and may include current special issues related to leadership and organizations.
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Credits: 3
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LOS 400 - Senior Seminar: Global Citizenship
In this research-based course, students will develop an understanding of current global challenges and their effects on local communities, as well as the major stakeholders involved in addressing these challenges. They will learn about the role of international organizations and the processes these organizations use to design and implement effective solutions for global challenges. They will explore how proposed solutions may be affected by the intersection of cultural perspectives and sovereign interests. As an outcome of the course, students will identify a global issue/challenge that they care deeply about and will develop an actionable “Commitment to Action Proposal” to address a manageably-sized piece of that larger issue.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Capstone; Engaged Learning
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LOS 422 - Leadership in the Public/Nonprofit Sectors
This course prepares leaders who can work for the common good across public, nonprofit and private sectors, and lead and manage in a diverse world. Students gain an understanding of the unique nature and challenges of leadership in public service and roles for leaders. Theories of public and nonprofit leadership and their application in complex and inter-sectoral settings are considered.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or permission of instructor.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Leadership & Organizational Studies
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LOS 436 - Risk, Public Policy, and Society
This course considers the variety of ways in which risks, especially risks to the environment and health, are measured, perceived, communicated, and acted upon in our society. Perspectives will be drawn from health fields, natural sciences, and political science, as well as from the social sciences.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Leadership & Organizational Studies
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LOS 439 - Women’s Ways of Leading: Building Partnerships, Creating Change
This course offers historical and multi-disciplinary perspectives on women leaders, systems of power and privilege, cultural shifts, and the psychology of bias. Our investigations will range from the private corporate sector to government and nonprofits, both within our country and abroad. Learning will be enhanced by facilitated discussions and interviews with community leaders.
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Credits: 3
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LOS 440 - Leading Organizational Change
Organizations face a challenging, fast-paced, and global environment in which leading and managing change is necessary for survival. An organizational systems framework is used for implementing change processes using case studies, consulting simulations, and discussions to analyze an organization’s emergent change processes. This course focuses on the major challenges and leadership orientations associated with initiating and implementing change. Students investigate theories, concepts, research, and their applications to better understand why and how organizations change.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
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LOS 462 - Community Leadership and Civic Engagement
Students in this course will develop an understanding of the key theories, principles, and practices of community leadership and civic engagement. Additionally, students will gain knowledge of skills for promoting and sustaining community change and improvement. Topics include social justice, developing citizenship, community building, mobilization and advocacy, visioning, and strategic action planning.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
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LOS 470 - Leadership Study Abroad
Students in this course are introduced to key issues in leadership across cultures and provided with tools for effective leadership in a global environment. Through international travel, a variety of readings, and reflection exercises, students will examine a range of leadership situations and cultural factors that influence the quality of a leader’s performance. To help apply theory to experience, students will be given a number of opportunities to articulate ideas about the concepts explored through presentation, group discussion, and writing.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission.
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Credits: 6
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning; International
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Course Type: Leadership & Organizational Studies
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LSH 240 - Introducing the Humanities
This course examines the origins, development, and future of the humanities through the texts and methods of the following disciplines: classics, history, literary studies, philosophy, religion and the Arts.
Prerequisite(s): College Writing.
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Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Every Semester
Course Type: Liberal Studies in Humanities
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LSH 340 - Topics in the Humanities
Consideration of selected problems, approaches, issues or themes in the humanities.
Prerequisite(s): LSH 240 or permission of instructor.
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Credits: 3
May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Course Typically Offered: Spring Semester
Course Type: Liberal Studies in Humanities
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LSH 398 - Independent Study in the Humanities
The course provides students with an opportunity to design a set of readings and learning objectives on an interdisciplinary topic of interest in the humanities. Students must complete an independent study proposal and obtain permission of a faculty mentor and the program coordinator. Students must meet regularly with the faculty mentor.
Prerequisite(s): LSH 240 or permission of instructor.
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Credits: 3
May be repeated for credit.
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Course Type: Liberal Studies in Humanities
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LSH 440 - Capstone in the Humanities
This course probes the relationship between humanism and the humanities in the 21st century, the recent crisis of the humanities in higher education, and new directions in digital and global humanities.
Prerequisite(s): LSH 240 , and senior status in a humanities major or permission of instructor.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Capstone
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Course Type: Liberal Studies in Humanities
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Mathematics |
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MAT 100 - Mathematics Bridge
A course covering foundational math concepts. Topics include study skills, numeracy, ratio and proportion, basic algebra and graphing, rational and radical expressions, and an introduction to probability. Students will engage in active learning in the classroom. A grade of C or higher is necessary to take subsequent math courses.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Mathematics
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MAT 101 - Algebraic Bridge
This course reviews and reinforces the basic arithmetic and algebra skills and concepts needed for entry into the University’s general education pathways. The course is based on student learning outcomes and uses mastery learning pedagogy.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher in MAT 100 , or appropriate placement test score.
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Credits: 4
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Course Type: Mathematics
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MAT 105 - Mathematics for Quantitative Decision Making
This is an introductory course in quantitative literacy that, through lecture and lab, emphasizes critical thinking, mathematical reasoning, and technological tools. Topics are selected to develop an awareness of the utility of mathematics in life and to instill an appreciation of the scope and nature of its decision-making potential.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher in MAT 100 or MAT 101 , or appropriate placement test score.
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Credits: 4
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Quantitative Reasoning
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Course Type: Mathematics
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MAT 108 - College Algebra
A survey of the mathematics needed for Pre-Calculus and related analytical coursework. The topics include linear, quadratic, and absolute value equations and inequalities; graphs; and functions (linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic).
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher in MAT 101 , or appropriate placement test score.
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Credits: 4
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Course Type: Mathematics
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MAT 120 - Introduction to Statistics
An introduction to probability and statistics through lecture and lab. Particular topics include random variables and their distributions, methods of descriptive statistics, estimation and hypothesis testing, regression, and correlation.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher in MAT 100 or MAT 101 , or appropriate placement test score.
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Credits: 4
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Quantitative Reasoning
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Course Type: Mathematics
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MAT 131 - Number Systems for Elementary Teachers
This is the first course in a three-course sequence in mathematics recommended by the Committee on the Undergraduate Mathematics Program of the Mathematical Association of America for prospective primary and elementary teachers. Major emphasis is placed on an intuitive approach to the real number system and its subsystems.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher in MAT 100 , or appropriate placement test score.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Mathematics
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MAT 132 - Quantitative Reasoning for Elementary School Teachers
This course focuses on probability and statistical content for elementary school teachers. It is designed to help future teachers see the relevance of mathematics and statistics to their and their future students’ world and in becoming critical, questioning citizens in an increasingly quantitative world.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher in MAT 131 .
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Credits: 4
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Quantitative Reasoning
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Course Type: Mathematics
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MAT 140 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics
A brief review of elementary algebra followed by a study of the algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in MAT 108 or appropriate placement test score.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Quantitative Reasoning
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MAT 145 - Discrete Mathematics I
This course is an introduction to discrete mathematics necessary for a study of computer science. Topics will include a study of functions, sets, basic logic systems, and combinatorics.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in MAT 108 or MAT 140 or MAT 152 , or permission of instructor.
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Mathematics
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MAT 148 - Applied Calculus
An introduction to limits and differential and integral calculus of algebraic and transcendental functions of one variable. Applications of derivatives and definite integrals with an emphasis on problems from the fields of technology will be introduced. Graphing calculators and computer technology will be used when appropriate.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in MAT 140 .
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Quantitative Reasoning
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Course Type: Mathematics
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MAT 152 - Calculus A
The first course in a three-semester sequence covering basic calculus of real variables, Calculus A introduces the concept of limit and applies it to the definition of derivative and integral of a function of one variable. The rules of differentiation and properties of the integral are emphasized, as well as applications of the derivative and integral. This course also includes an introduction to the transcendental functions.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in MAT 140 or appropriate placement test score.
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Credits: 4
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Quantitative Reasoning
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Course Type: Mathematics
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MAT 153 - Calculus B
The second course in a three-semester sequence covering basic calculus of real variables, Calculus B includes techniques of integration, indeterminate forms and L’Hopital’s Rule, improper integrals, infinite series, conic sections, parametric equations, and polar coordinates.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in MAT 152 .
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Credits: 4
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Course Type: Mathematics
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MAT 210 - Business Statistics
This course investigates graphical and numerical methods of descriptive statistics; basic probability; discrete and continuous random variables and their distributions (binomial, hypergeometric, Poisson, uniform, exponential, and normal); sampling distributions; estimation; tests of hypotheses; and other selected topics. Applications will be chosen primarily from business.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 108 (or concurrent).
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Credits: 4
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Quantitative Reasoning
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Course Type: Mathematics
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MAT 220 - Statistics for the Biological Sciences
This course treats basic statistical methods as applied to the biological sciences. The topics emphasized are descriptive statistics, discrete and continuous distributions, statistical estimation, hypothesis testing procedures, chi-square methods (goodness of fit and two-way tables), analysis of variance, and simple and multiple regression. Students will use at least one computer-based statistical package.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 152 .
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Credits: 4
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Course Type: Mathematics
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MAT 231 - Algebra for Elementary Teachers
The second course in a three-course sequence in mathematics recommended by the Committee on the Undergraduate Mathematics Program of the Mathematical Association of America for prospective primary and elementary teachers. Emphasis is upon the properties of operations in several different algebraic systems. Equations are studied in finite systems as well as in conventional algebra.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher in MAT 131 .
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Credits: 3
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Course Type: Mathematics
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MAT 232 - Geometry for Elementary Teachers
The third course in a three-course sequence in mathematics recommended by the Committee on the Undergraduate Mathematics Program of the Mathematical Association of America for prospective primary and elementary teachers. Emphasis is upon constructions, congruence, parallelism, and similarity. Direct and indirect methods of proof are studied, but the main approach is intuitive.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher in MAT 131 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Mathematics
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MAT 242 - Applied Problem Solving
This course is designed to examine mathematical concepts and apply them to solving modeling problems in various contexts. The focus will be on the Common Core State Standards mathematical concepts and practices, in particular, mathematical modeling. Students will formulate essential questions, gather and organize data, discover patterns, and interpret and communicate information verbally and in writing.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher in MAT 108 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Mathematics
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MAT 252 - Calculus C
The third course in a three-semester sequence covering basic calculus of real variables, Calculus C includes vectors, curves and surfaces in space, multivariate calculus, and vector analysis.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in MAT 153 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 4
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Mathematics
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MAT 264 - Statistical Software Packages
The overall objective of the course is to enable students to develop the ability to use SAS and R for basic statistical analyses, and to prepare for more advanced uses of SAS and R. A number of topics concerning computing and statistics will be covered in both SAS and R. Topics include data acquisition, cleaning, and management using SAS; reading data into SAS from various sources, recoding variables, subsetting and merging data, exporting results in other formats. Graphical procedures, basic descriptive and inferential statistics. Introduction to SAS macros. Data acquisition, cleaning, and management in R; use of regular expressions; functional and object-oriented programming; graphical, descriptive, and inferential statistical methods; random number generation; Monte Carlo methods including resampling, randomization, and simulation.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 282 or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Capstone
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Mathematics
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MAT 281 - Introduction to Probability
This course will cover basic concepts of probability, including discrete and continuous random variables and their distributions, moment generating functions, and bivariate random variables and their distributions. Some basic sampling distributions will also be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in MAT 153 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Mathematics
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MAT 282 - Statistical Inference
This course will examine various statistical methods and applications such as point and interval estimation; methods of estimation including methods of moments, maximum likelihood and least-squares method; hypothesis testing; simple and multiple linear regression; and one-factor and two-factor ANOVA. Some statistical packages may be used throughout the course.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in MAT 281 or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Mathematics
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MAT 290 - Foundations of Mathematics
Selected topics in set theory, symbolic logic, and methods of proofs needed in more advanced mathematics courses.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in MAT 153 or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 4
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Mathematics
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MAT 295 - Linear Algebra
An introduction to the theory of vector spaces and linear transformations. Particular topics will include the study of systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, Euclidean vector spaces, inner product spaces, and theory of diagonalization.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in MAT 153 or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 4
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Mathematics
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MAT 350 - Differential Equations
A study of various methods for solving ordinary differential equations, including series methods and Laplace transforms. The course also introduces systems of linear differential equations, Fourier series, and boundary value problems.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 252 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 4
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Mathematics
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MAT 352 - Real Analysis
Limits, continuity, differentiation, and integration of functions of one or more real variables, infinite series, uniform convergence, and other selected topics.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 252 and MAT 290 or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Capstone
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Mathematics
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MAT 355 - Complex Analysis
A study of the complex number system and its applications: differentiation and integration of complex-valued functions, the Cauchy integral theorem and formula, Taylor and Laurent series, singularities and residues, conformal mappings.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 252 and MAT 290 or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Mathematics
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MAT 364 - Numerical Analysis
A study of the theory and application of computational algorithms for interpolation, equation solving, matrix methods, integration, and error analysis.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 252 , MAT 295 , and COS 160 ; or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Capstone
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Mathematics
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MAT 366 - Deterministic Models in Operations Research
Formulation and analysis of mathematical models for the optimal solution of decision-making problems under certainty. Linear programming; the simplex method, duality and sensitivity analysis. Network analysis: shortest paths, minimal spanning tree, network flows. Introduction to nonlinear optimization: convex programming, Kuhn-Tucker conditions. Applications to pricing, allocation, production planning, transportation, and scheduling problems.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 153 and MAT 295 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Capstone
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Mathematics
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MAT 371 - College Geometry
Selected topics from Euclidean geometry.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 290 or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Capstone
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Mathematics
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MAT 380 - Probability and Statistics
This course explores concepts and techniques of collecting and analyzing statistical data, examines some discrete and continuous probability models, and introduces statistical inference, specifically, hypothesis testing, and confidence interval construction. Not for mathematics major credit.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 153 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Mathematics
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MAT 383 - System Modeling and Simulation
This course is designed to introduce the fundamental elements of successful system modeling using simulation. Applications to computer, communications, and inventory systems, as well as to traditional engineering problems, will be discussed. Topics include model validation and verification, input/output analysis, and the generation of various types of random data. Students are required to conduct a simulation project in their area of interest using a simulation language.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 281 or MAT 380 or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Capstone
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Mathematics
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MAT 386 - Sampling Techniques
Simple random sampling, stratified random sampling, sampling for proportions, estimation of sample size, systematic sampling, multistage sampling, regression and ratio estimates, non-sampling error.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 282 or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Mathematics
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MAT 387 - Introduction to Applied/Biostatistical Methods
This is an introductory statistical methodology course with emphases on applications in biological and health sciences. Topics include distributional theory, estimation and testing hypotheses, rank-based and related distribution-free tests, large sample chi-squared tests, analysis of rates and proportions, paired sample methods, permutation and re-sampling methods. Writing formal statistical reports of projects based on real-life data is a key component of the course.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 282 or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Capstone
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Mathematics
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MAT 392 - Theory of Numbers
Basic course in number theory, including such topics as divisibility properties of integers, prime numbers, congruences, multiplicative number-theoretic functions, and continued fractions.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 290 or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Mathematics
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MAT 395 - Abstract Algebra
Algebraic structures, such as groups, rings, integral domains, and fields.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 290 or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Capstone
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Mathematics
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MAT 460 - Mathematical Modeling
An introduction to the process of formulating problems in mathematical terms, solving the resulting mathematical model and interpreting the results and evaluating the solutions. Examples will be chosen from the behavioral, biological, and physical sciences.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing, some elementary calculus including differentiation and integration, elementary probability, and some computer programming experience.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Capstone
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Mathematics
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MAT 461 - Stochastic Models in Operations Research
This course applies probabilistic analysis to such non-deterministic models as queuing models, inventory control models, and reliability models. Additional topics include simulation, elements of dynamic programming, and Markov decision analysis.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 281 or MAT 380 or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Mathematics
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MAT 470 - Non-Euclidean Geometry
Development of one or more of the non-Euclidean geometries.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 371 or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Mathematics
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MAT 484 - Design and Analysis of Experiments
This course is intended to acquaint students with such standard designs as one-way, two-way, and higher-way layouts, Latin-square and orthogonal Latin-square designs, BIB designs, Youdeen square designs, random effects, and mixed-effect models, nested designs, and split-plot designs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 282 or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Mathematics
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MAT 485 - Introduction to Applied Regression
This is an introduction to linear regression and time series analysis. Topics include model building, model diagnostics using residual analysis, choice of models, model interpretation, linear time series models, stationary processes, moving average models, autoregressive models, and related models. Technical writing for project reports is required for this course.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 282 or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Mathematics
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MAT 486 - Introduction to Big Data Analytics
This is an introductory course of big data and predictive analytics covering foundational techniques and tools required for data science. The course focuses on concepts, principles, and techniques applicable to industry and establishes a baseline that can be enhanced by further formal training and additional real-world experience. Topics include basic database management systems, data pre-processing, association rules, decision trees, naive Bayes, clustering, and memory-based reasoning. The class follows a learning-by-doing approach in which the students will complete projects on real-world data sets.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 282 or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Mathematics
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MAT 488 - Introduction to Data Mining
This is an introductory course in statistical data mining. The course emphasizes the understanding and application of data mining methods and algorithms. Topics include data preparation, exploratory data analysis and visualization, cluster analysis, logistic regression, decision trees, association rules, model assessment, and other topics. Applications to real-world data will be illustrated using standard computer packages.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 282 or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Capstone
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Mathematics
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MAT 490 - Topology
An introduction to fundamental concepts in topology, including topological spaces, mappings, convergence, separation and countability, compactness, connectedness, metrization, and other selected topics.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 252 and MAT 290 or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Capstone
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Mathematics
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MAT 492 - Graph Theory and Combinatorics
This course is designed to acquaint students with some fundamental concepts and results of graph theory and combinatorial mathematics. Applications will be made to the behavioral, managerial, computer, and social sciences.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 290 or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Mathematics
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MAT 496 - Introduction to Data Science
This is an introductory course in data science. It will cover three major components in data science: database management, analytics, and communication and visualization. Topics include data manipulation at scale, machine learning and data mining algorithms, statistical modeling, and information visualization. After completing this course, students will be able to work with large datasets and perform predictive analytics using a range of tools. Course projects will cover all phases of producing data products from the raw data.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 281 and MAT 282 , or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Capstone
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Mathematics
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MAT 497 - Independent Study in Mathematics
An opportunity for juniors and seniors who have demonstrated critical and analytical capability to pursue a project independently, charting a course and exploring an area of interest within their major field.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing, permission of instructor and Department Chair.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 1-3
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Mathematics
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MAT 498 - Topics
Selected topics in advanced mathematics.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Mathematics
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MME 400 - Elementary Mathematics Methods
This course is designed for those preparing to be elementary and middle school mathematics teachers and provides experiences to develop and apply mathematical content and pedagogical knowledge and skills. The primary focus of this course is on how to create positive learning communities that support all students in developing a deep understanding of mathematical concepts and procedures. Major areas of focus include: creating problem-based learning experiences; creating effective, supportive learning environments; the appropriate and effective use of models and tools for promoting understanding of mathematical ideas, including the use of technology and manipulatives; understanding learning progressions of important mathematical ideas; promoting the National Council of Teachers’ Process Standards; supporting students’ understanding of the Common Core Standards and Practices; assessing and building on students’ mathematical understandings; creating adaptive learning materials to differentiate instruction for individuals and groups of learners.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Mathematics Education
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MME 434 - Secondary Mathematics Methods
This course focuses on research-based, best practices in teaching mathematics in grades 7-12. It is designed for those preparing to be middle school and secondary mathematics teachers and provides experiences to develop and apply mathematical content and pedagogical knowledge and skills. A primary focus of this course is on how to create positive learning communities that support all students in developing a deep understanding of mathematical concepts and procedures. Major areas of emphasis include: creating problem-based learning experiences; implementing high-level mathematical tasks; creating effective, supportive learning environments; the appropriate and effective use of models and tools for promoting understanding of mathematical ideas, including the use of technology; promoting the National Council of Teachers’ Process Standards; supporting students’ understanding of the Common Core Standards and Practices; assessing and building on students’ mathematical understandings.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Mathematics Education
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MEE 150 - Applied Mechanics: Statics
Equilibrium of particles, moment of a force, couple, equilibrium of rigid bodies, centroid and center of mass, analyzing trusses, frames and machines, shear force and bending moment in beams, dry friction, wedges, area moment of inertia, parallel axis theorem, mass moment of inertia, Mohr’s circle for moments of inertia, method of virtual work. Lecture 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 152 , PHY 121 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Mechanical Engineering
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MEE 230 - Thermodynamics I: Laws and Properties
Basic concepts and definitions; thermodynamic properties of gases, vapors, and gas-vapor mixtures; energy and energy transformations; the first and second Laws of thermodynamics; first and second law applied to systems and control volumes; thermodynamic properties of systems. Lecture 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 153 , PHY 121 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Mechanical Engineering
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MEE 251 - Strength of Materials
Normal and shear stress and strain in structural members under axial, torsion, bending and transverse loadings, calculation of combined stresses, transformation of stress and principal values of stress and strain, deflection of beams. Lecture 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 153 , MEE 150 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Mechanical Engineering
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MEE 259 - Statics and Strength of Materials Laboratory
Exploration of theory and applications of statics and strength of materials in the laboratory. Lab 2 hrs.
Prerequisite(s):
Co-requisite(s): MEE 251 .
Credits: 1
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Mechanical Engineering
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MEE 270 - Applied Mechanics: Dynamics
Kinematics of particles and rigid bodies. Kinetics of particles and rigid bodies using Newton, impulse/momentum and work-energy methods. Lecture 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MEE 150 .
Co-requisite(s): MAT 252 .
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Mechanical Engineering
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MEE 331 - Thermodynamics II: Flows and Cycles
Thermodynamic properties of system; energy system analysis including power cycles, and refrigeration systems; energy availability; general thermodynamic relations, thermodynamics of mixtures; Introduction to chemical thermodynamics; thermodynamics of fluid flow; design and optimization of thermal systems. Lecture 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MEE 230 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Mechanical Engineering
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MEE 339 - Thermodynamics Laboratory
Exploration of theory and applications of thermodynamics in the laboratory. Lab 2 hrs.
Prerequisite(s):
Co-requisite(s): MEE 259 , MEE 331 .
Credits: 1
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Mechanical Engineering
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MEE 352 - Composites
This course will cover the science of the materials utilized in a broad range of composite applications, with a focus on polymeric materials, reinforcements, applications and the techniques of analytical characterization. Topics include fundamentals of composites manufacturing, relevant organic chemistry, reaction mechanisms, polymeric chemistry of thermosets and thermoplastics, reinforcements, glass transition (theory and characterization), materials characterization methodologies, and relevant manufacturing processes. This course will utilize the advanced analytical capability of the Composites Engineering and Research Laboratory (CERL) extensively throughout the laboratory section. Lecture 3 hrs., Lab 1 hr.
Prerequisite(s): EGN 260 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Mechanical Engineering
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MEE 353 - Applied Stress Analysis
Shear center and transverse shear in thin-walled beams, torsion of thin-walled open and closed members, warping restraint and torsion of multicell sections, stresses in rotating disks and cylinders, yield criteria, residual stresses, plastic hinges in beams, yield lines in plates, ultimate load carrying capacity of beams and plates, plastic deformation and metal forming under compression, deep drawing, wire drawing, rolling, and extrusion. Lecture 3 hrs., Lab 1 hr.
Prerequisite(s): EGN 248 , EGN 260 , MEE 251 , MEE 259 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Mechanical Engineering
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