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MGT 450 - Compensation Management
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
A study of the design and administration of compensation systems. Examination of job analysis, job evaluation, compensation research, pay structure design and employee benefits management.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 350 .
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MGT 461 - International Management
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
A study of the rapidly changing global environment and the ability of organizations to adapt to these changes. This study of changes includes developing countries, legal and political issues, ethical values and social responsibility, strategic and operational decisions and the role of culture in motivating and building an effective workforce. Students will complete projects and presentations that will demonstrate understanding and application of concepts and theories.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 300 or MGT 301 .
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MGT 462 - Sustainable Management Practices
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
This course investigates the evolving understanding of what it means to manage social systems sustainably, in a world of finite resources and rapid innovation.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or instructor’s permission.
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MGT 470 - Training and Development
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
Analysis of a systematic process of changing the behavior, knowledge and motivation of present employees to improve the match between employee characteristics and employment requirements.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 350 .
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MGT 471-479 - Topics in Management [topic title]
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Selected topics in management offered on an occasional basis for qualified students. Admission by permission of instructor only.
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MGT 480 - Internship in Management
Credit(s): 3, 6, 2009
Lecture Hours: 3-6
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Supervised work experience in business establishments, institutions, or other organizations matched to the student’s curriculum. May be repeated for up to a total of nine hours credit.
Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval required; at least junior standing.
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MGT 481 - Independent Study in Management
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Special research projects undertaken individually under the supervision of the faculty. Maximum credit available for independent study courses is six hours.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
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MGT 482 - Independent Study in Management
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Special research projects undertaken individually under the supervision of the faculty. Maximum credit available for independent study courses is six hours.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
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MGT 485 - Internship in Management
Credit(s): 3, 6, 2009
Lecture Hours: 3-6
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Supervised work experience in business establishments, institutions, or other organizations matched to the student’s curriculum. May be repeated for up to a total of nine hours credit. Pass/Fail
This course will be graded as pass/fail.
Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval required; at least junior standing.
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MGT 490 - Business Policy
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
A capstone course focusing on policy, strategy and the integration of all business functional areas, including analysis of the implications and relevance of social, ethical, environmental, competitive and international considerations for top-level organizational decision making. Students are required to write case reports and give oral presentations. This course may be taken only by students majoring in business disciplines. Students must take this course during their last semester of study.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 201 , ACCT 202 ; BLAW 201 or BLAW 301 ; ECON 201 , ECON 202 ; FIN 301 ; INFS 310 or ACCT 461 ; INFS 351 ; MGT 300 , MGT 310 ; MKTG 301 .
Corequisite(s): BADM 490 .
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MGT 491 - Current Issues in Human Resource Management
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
Seminar in current issues in the human resource environment. Students are required to write reports, develop solutions for contemporary human resource issues and give oral presentations.
Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval required; MGT 350 .
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MKTG 105 - Introduction to Marketing
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
A course designed to acquaint students with the role of marketing in society. Brief introduction to activities involved in product planning, distribution, promotion and pricing. Students may not take this course for credit after Principles of Marketing (MKTG 301 ).
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MKTG 205 - Business Tools and Technologies in Marketing
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Summer
Provides intermediate and advanced, hands-on education in word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, database, social media, electronic communication, and other technologies that are commonly used in marketing and other business professions. Students will learn the capabilities and efficiencies of these tools for communicating with internal and external stakeholders. Specific emphasis will also be placed on effective and professional use of these technologies.
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MKTG 301 - Principles of Marketing
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Introduction to the complexity of the modern marketing system-why it is essential and how it performs. Identification and examination of business activities involved in the process of planning and executing the conception, pricing, promotion and distribution of ideas, goods and services to create exchanges that satisfy individual and organization objectives.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 110 or higher, ECON 201 or ECON 202 , have earned a minimum of 45 hours credit.
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MKTG 302 - Personal Selling
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Odd, Spring, Summer - Even
Theories, concepts and practices essential for successful application of the personal selling function. Attention to sales-force management and sales-presentation techniques.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
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MKTG 310 - Retailing
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring, Summer
A study of the fundamentals of successful retail strategic management and merchandising. Topics addressed will include a consideration of the current retail environment, retail performance evaluation, store location decisions, merchandise management, store management and operations, store layout and visual merchandising.
Prerequisite(s): MKTG 301 and either ACCT 201 or 300.
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MKTG 320 - Consumer Behavior
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
An analysis of consumer buying behavior, including attitudes, perception, learning, involvement, personality, culture and subculture, reference group and family influence and group communication. These are studied in the context of marketing decision-making, particularly decisions about market segmentation, product positioning, advertising and research.
Prerequisite(s): MKTG 301 .
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MKTG 330 - Advertising and Promotion Management
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Summer
Study of the theory and practice of advertising and other promotion mix elements as they relate to the development of an integrated marketing communication program. Application of advertising theory to current advertisements. Emphasis on the use of advertising and the promotion mix in developing marketing strategy from a managerial perspective.
Prerequisite(s): MKTG 301
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MKTG 340 - Logistics Supply Chain Management
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring, Summer
An introduction to logistics management. A study of the decisions involved in the flow and storage of goods, services and information from supplier to the end user. Topics include purchasing and materials management, transportation decisions, quality, customer satisfaction and the nature of relationships between firms within the channel of distribution.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
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MKTG 350 - Service Marketing
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Summer - Even
A study of marketing concepts and the extension of the marketing management process beyond the traditional role in the physical products area. To develop an understanding of the creative translation required in the supplemental and core marketing mix for services. Emphasis on the development of marketing strategy and analysis of the distinctive aspects of service marketing, including the role of internal relationships.
Prerequisite(s): MKTG 301 .
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MKTG 360 - Marketing Research
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
A study of marketing research as an aid to marketing decision making. Emphasis will be placed on problem defining, data collection and analysis of data applied to the solution of marketing problems. Students are required to develop and present written marketing research reports and make oral presentations.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
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MKTG 370 - Marketing International Travel Study
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Not regularly offered. (as needed)
A combination of travel and study experiences designed to enrich students’ knowledge of International Marketing. Emphasizing the problems and decisions facing marketers of international businesses, the environment in which these businesses operate and ways of coordinating marketing in diverse markets. Particular emphasis is placed upon recognition of relevant cultural factors which affect marketer’s decisions. Topics, prerequisites and course requirements announced in advance.
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MKTG 371 - Forensic Marketing
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
The study of the marketing failures which is beyond the traditional method of studying business or product success. The flawed development of marketing strategy which resulted in mistakes and failures will be analyzed. Emphasis on marketing decision making in a changing environment. A lecture/case analysis/ seminar format will be used.
Prerequisite(s): MKTG 301 .
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MKTG 372 - Sports Marketing
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Addresses the application of strategic marketing and the traditional “four Ps” of marketing (Product, Place, Promotion, Price) within the sports industry. Topics include an examination of internal and external forces that impact sports marketing strategy development, market research, sports consumers and target market selection decisions. Students may not receive credit for both MKTG 372 and MKTG 373.
Prerequisite(s): MKTG 105 and SPMG 305; or MKTG 301 .
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MKTG 374 - Marketing and Society
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
This course examines the interaction between marketing and society. The scope of marketing as a manager’s tool for achieving business goals in enlarged and placed in the context of the goals of a society. The reactions of society to marketing’s role in the economy are introduced, such as consumer responses or public policies. The roles of marketing in diffusing social goods as well as the de-marketing of social “bads” are considered.
Prerequisite(s): MKTG 301 or consent of instructor.
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MKTG 375 - Travel and Tourism Marketing
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
An examination of marketing applications within the travel and tourism industry. Topics include tourist market segmentation, intermediaries and distribution channels within travel and tourism, the tourism “product” (transportation, accommodations, attractions and entertainment, destinations) and service quality.
Prerequisite(s): MKTG 301 .
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MKTG 376 - Executive in Residence Seminar
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
This course features interaction with business practitioners. Students will participate in small group discussions and hear presentations on current business topics. Course may be repeated once for credit.
Prerequisite(s): MKTG 301 ; MGT 301 or MGT 300 ; FIN 301 .
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MKTG 377 - Events Planning
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Principles of events planning within organizations are discussed using a combination of lecture and real-world event planning projects. The course covers event definition, client expectation definition and refinement, design selection, site selection, planning and production timelines, and event management, as they apply to marketing and event promotions.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
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MKTG 410 - International Marketing
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Emphasis on the problems and decisions facing managers of international marketing across national boundaries, the environment in which international marketing takes place and ways of integrating and coordinating marketing programs in many diverse markets.
Prerequisite(s): MKTG 301 .
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MKTG 430 - E-Commerce Marketing
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
This course is a study of the foundations of doing business in a networked economy. Electronic commerce (E-commerce) can be defined as technology-mediated exchanges between parties as well as the electronically based intra-or inter-organizational activities that facilitate such exchanges. Focus is on what a future practitioner needs to know about Internet infrastructure, online consumer behavior, strategy formulation and implementation, technology concepts and public policy issues in order to make effective business decisions. Emphasis is on strategy and marketing issues in a technology-mediated environment, which are presented and compared with the “offline” economy.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
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MKTG 440 - Marketing, Business and Environmental Ethics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
To develop the ability to recognize ethical issues in business and the interrelationship of business ethics and social responsibility. To present guidelines and a framework which is designed to identify and analyze ethical issues in organizations. To CRITICALLY assess the different ethical theories used in business decisions and to consider individual diversity of values. To examine the consequences of individual business ethical situations through VCR and case analysis.
Prerequisite(s): MKTG 301 .
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MKTG 450 - Business to Business Marketing
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Exploration of the environment that businesses operate within when marketing to other businesses or distribution channel members. Includes an emphasis on organizational purchasing behavior, the global nature of the business marketplace and the processes involved in understanding, creating and delivering value for business customers. Dynamics of the marketing mix, strategy development and buyer-seller relationships are studied within this environment. Application oriented through the use of case analysis and/or computer simulation. Emphasis on group work and communication skills.
Prerequisite(s): MKTG 301 .
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MKTG 460 - Social Media and Digital Marketing
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
An examination of the concepts, strategies and applications involved in social media and digital marketing, including social media strategy, planning, audits and metrics, advertising on social media, paid search and digital analytics. Measurability, accountability, list and database management and the integration of social media and digital marketing programs into the promotion mix and the marketing mix with an emphasis on marketing strategy.
Prerequisite(s): MKTG 205 , MKTG 301 .
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MKTG 465 - Marketing Management
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Application of analytical skills and strategic perspective in the development and implementation of marketing strategy and plans in a competitive environment. Emphasis on marketing concepts, competitive decision making, the development of marketing strategy and plans and group interactions in a changing environment.
Prerequisite(s): MKTG 301 , MGT 301 , ACCT 201 , and senior standing.
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MKTG 470 - Marketing Channels
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
This course explains how to build, modify, and maintain efficient and effective channel structures and helps to improve ability to use the already acquired knowledge in practice using case study.
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MKTG 471-476 - Current Topics in Marketing
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Selected topics in marketing offered on an occasional basis.
Prerequisite(s): MKTG 301 .
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MKTG 480 - Internship in Marketing
Credit(s): 1-9
Lecture Hours: 1-9
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Supervised work experience in business establishments, institutions, or other organizations matched to the student’s curriculum. May be repeated for up to a total of nine hours credit.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of the department chair and marketing faculty.
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MKTG 481 - Independent Study in Marketing
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Special research projects undertaken individually under the supervision of the faculty. Maximum credit available for independent study courses is six hours.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
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MKTG 482 - Independent Study in Marketing
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Special research projects undertaken individually under the supervision of the faculty. Maximum credit available for independent study courses is six hours.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
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MATH 100 - Essentials of Algebra I
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Functions and their graphs (including polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic), exponents, roots, radicals, rational expression, factoring polynomials, zeroes of polynomials, solutions of linear and nonlinear equations and inequalities, systems of equations and inequalities, matrices and determinants, inverse functions. In order to proceed to MATH 110 , students must complete MATH 100 with a grade of C or better. MATH 100 may not be substituted for MATH 110 . MATH 100 cannot be used to satisfy the general education requirement. Credit may not be received for both MATH 100-MATH 110 and MATH 140 .
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MATH 100L - Mathematics Lab
Credit(s): 0
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
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MATH 110 - Essentials of Algebra II
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Functions and their graphs (including polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic), exponents, roots, radicals, rational expression, factoring polynomials, zeroes of polynomials, solutions of linear and nonlinear equations and inequalities, systems of equations and inequalities, matrices and determinants, inverse functions. In order to proceed to MATH 110, students must complete MATH 100 with a grade of C or better. MATH 100 may not be substituted for MATH 110. MATH 100 cannot be used to satisfy the general education requirement. Credit may not be received for both MATH 100 -110 and MATH 140 .
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MATH 110L - Mathematics Lab
Credit(s): 0
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
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MATH 130 - The Nature of Mathematics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Selected topics from algebra, geometry, number theory, logic, probability, statistics, management science, finance, computing and numerical techniques. Modeling and problem solving techniques will be illustrated to give students insight into what mathematics is, what mathematics attempts to accomplish and how mathematics is used to solve real life problems. May not be used to satisfy degree requirements for the B. S. degree. May not be taken for credit by any student who has successfully completed a higher-numbered mathematics course.
Prerequisite(s): One unit of high school geometry, two units of high school algebra, and a satisfactory score on the placement test OR completion of MATH 100 with a grade of C or better. .
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MATH 140 - Precalculus College Algebra
(TBR: MATH 1710)
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Functions (e. g. , polynomial, exponential and logarithmic). Zeroes of polynomials. Solutions of systems of equations and inequalities. Selected topics from algebra such as matrices and determinants and arithmetic and geometric sequences. Credit may not be received for both MATH 140 and MATH 100 -110.
Prerequisite(s): Two units of high school algebra, and appropriate mathematics placement.
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MATH 160 - Calculus for Business and Life Sciences
(TBR: MATH 1830)
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Average and instantaneous rates. The derivative and its application to curve tracing and max-min theory. Antiderivative, area under a curve, fundamental theorem. Natural logarithm and its application to interest, growth and decay.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate mathematics placement or a grade of C or better in MATH 110 or MATH 140 or MATH 185 .
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MATH 170 - Precalculus Trigonometry
(TBR: MATH 1720)
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Trigonometric functions, identities, graphs, equations, harmonic motion, trigonometric form of complex numbers, vectors, dot product, and conic sections. Applications of trigonometric functions. Credit may not be received for both MATH 170 and MATH 185 .
Prerequisite(s): EITHER two units of high school algebra, one unit of high school geometry, and appropriate mathematics placement OR completion of MATH 110 or MATH 140 with a grade of C or better.
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MATH 185 - Precalculus
Credit(s): 5
Lecture Hours: 5
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Algebraic properties of real numbers. Solutions of equations and inequalities. Logarithmic and exponential equations. Survey of conics. Trigonometric functions, identities, graphs and equations. Trigonometric applications. Credit may not be received for MATH 100 -MATH 110 or MATH 140 or MATH 170 after completing MATH 185 and credit may not be received for MATH 185 after completing MATH 100 -MATH 110 or MATH 140 or MATH 170 .
Prerequisite(s): Two units of high school algebra, one unit of high school geometry, and appropriate mathematics placement.
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MATH 191 - Principles of Mathematics
(TBR: MATH 1410-1420)
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Algorithms for four basic operations, systems of whole numbers and integers. Relations and functions. Greatest common factor and least common multiple. Fractions, decimals, percent, ratio and proportion. Statistics and probability. Metric system, measurement, area, volume, informal plane and solid geometry. These are manipulative and activity based courses. Courses must be taken in sequence.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 100 -MATH 110 or MATH 140 or MATH 185 or MATH 251 .
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MATH 192 - Principles of Mathematics
(TBR: MATH 1410-1420)
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Algorithms for four basic operations, systems of whole numbers and integers. Relations and functions. Greatest common factor and least common multiple. Fractions, decimals, percent, ratio and proportion. Statistics and probability. Metric system, measurement, area, volume, informal plane and solid geometry. These are manipulative and activity based courses. Courses must be taken in sequence.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 100 -MATH 110 or MATH 140 or MATH 185 or MATH 251 .
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MATH 210 - Elementary Statistics and Probability
(TBR: MATH 1530)
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Descriptive measures, elementary probability, sampling, random variables. Discrete probability distributions, normal probability distributions and introduction to inference theory.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 100 -MATH 110 , or MATH 130 , or MATH 140 , or MATH 170 , or MATH 185 , or MATH 251 or appropriate mathematics placement.
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MATH 210H - Honors Elementary Statistics and Probability
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
Descriptive measures, elementary probability, sampling, random variables. Discrete probability distributions, normal probability distributions and introduction to inference theory. Limited class size allowing in-depth discussions, projects, and presentations.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 140 , or MATH 170 , or MATH 185 , or MATH 251 , or appropriate mathematics placement; AND ACT composite score of 28 or above or departmental approval.
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MATH 251 - Calculus I
(TBR: MATH-1910-1920)
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Limits and continuity. Derivatives and integrals of polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric and hyperbolic functions. Techniques of integration, conics, parametric and polar equations, indeterminate forms and improper integrals. Infinite series, including Taylor’s series. Must be taken in sequence. A grade of C or better in MATH 251 is required to enroll in MATH 252 .
Prerequisite(s): Either two units of high school algebra, one unit high school geometry, 1/2 unit high school trigonometry, and appropriate mathematics placement OR completion of EITHER MATH 170 with a grade of C or better OR MATH 185 with a grade of C or better.
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MATH 251H - Honors Calculus I
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Limits and continuity. Derivatives and integrals of polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric and hyperbolic functions. Applications of differentiation and integration. Limited class size allowing in-depth discussions, projects, and presentations.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate mathematics placement AND either ACT composite score of 28 or above or departmental approval.
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MATH 252 - Calculus II
(TBR: MATH-1910-1920)
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Limits and continuity. Derivatives and integrals of polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric and hyperbolic functions. Techniques of integration, conics, parametric and polar equations, indeterminate forms and improper integrals. Infinite series, including Taylor’s series. Must be taken in sequence. A grade of C or better in MATH 251 is required to enroll in MATH 252.
Prerequisite(s): Either two units of high school algebra, one unit high school geometry, 1/2 unit high school trigonometry, and appropriate mathematics placement OR completion of EITHER MATH 170 with a grade of C or better OR MATH 185 with a grade of C or better.
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MATH 291 - Special Topics in Mathematics
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Lectures and/or lab work relating to specialized topics in mathematics. Course may be repeated with total credits not to exceed six (6) hours. Pass/Fail
May be offered on a Pass/Fail basis.
Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval.
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MATH 310 - Linear Algebra
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
Vectors, matrices, systems of linear equations, determinants, inverses of matrices, vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 160 or MATH 251 or MATH 314 .
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MATH 314 - Foundations of Mathematics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Proof techniques, sets, propositional calculus, functions, relations and properties of integers.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 251 or departmental approval.
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MATH 315 - Mathematics and Statistics Career Preparation
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
Formal mathematical and statistical written and verbal communication including, but not limited to, preparing presentations and written papers in the mathematical and statistical sciences. Assistance in preparing resumes and the various requirements, procedures, and guidelines of graduate school applications.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 314 and MATH 320 .
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MATH 320 - Multivariate Calculus
(TBR: MATH 2110)
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Vector-valued functions, functions of several variables. Differentials, gradients and extremes. Multiple integrals, line and surface integrals.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in MATH 252 .
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MATH 330 - Differential Equations I
(TBR: MATH 2120)
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Setting up and solving first order equations, applications of first order equations. Wronskians, use of operators and the exponential shift theorem, solutions of higher order equations with constant coefficients, systems of first order equations, solutions in series, Laplace transform methods.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 252 .
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MATH 331 - Differential Equations II
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Spring
Analysis techniques including phase portraits, bifurcation diagrams, Lypanov functions, stability of steady-state solutions, introduction to partial differential equations including separation of variables, Fourier series, heat equation, wave equation, Laplace’s equation, transport (advection) equation, method of characteristics, numerical solution techniques.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 320 and MATH 330 .
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MATH 340 - Numerical Analysis
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Even
Formulation of numerical problems for solution on a digital computer. Error analysis and control, nonlinear equations, differentiation, integration, systems of equations, differential equations, curve fitting and eigenvalue problems.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 221 and MATH 252 ; CSCI 301 or MATH 310 .
Crosslisted With: MATH 540, CSCI 340 /540.
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MATH 350 - Number Theory
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Odd
The integers: well-ordering, different bases, divisibility, primes and factoring. The fundamental theorem of arithmetic and the division algorithm. Diophantine equations and applications of congruences. Pseudorandom numbers, pseudoprimes and cryptography.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 314 .
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MATH 351 - Graph Theory and Combinatorics
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Spring Even
An introduction to the methods and ideas of graph theory and combinatorics. Topics include trees, connectivity, circuits, planar graphs, graph colorings, the pigeonhole principle, recurrence relations, inclusion-exclusion, and generating functions.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 252 and MATH 314 .
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MATH 410 - Geometry
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Even
Euclidean geometry (Birkhoff’s and Hilbert’s Postulates), non-Euclidean geometries (hyperbolic and elliptic), finite geometries, transformational geometry and theory of area.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 314 .
Crosslisted With: MATH 610
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MATH 420 - History of Mathematics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Odd
Study of the development of mathematics from ancient to modern times through problem solving. The investigation of the lives and works of specific mathematicians with particular attention to the development of ideas, notation and the influence of mathematics on society.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 160 or MATH 251 .
Crosslisted With: MATH 620
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MATH 430 - Complex Variables
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Even
Algebraic operations and geometry of complex numbers, definitions of limit, continuity and analytic functions, differentiation, mapping of simple functions, line integrals, Cauchy integral formula, Laurent series, evaluation of real integrals using residue theorem.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 320 .
Crosslisted With: MATH 630
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MATH 451 - Applied Mathematics I
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Practical applications of mathematics including optimization, interpolation and best fit, simulation, dimensional analysis and graph theory. Mathematical model building including problem identification, model construction or selection, fine tuning and validation.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 310 and MATH 320 .
Crosslisted With: MATH 651
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MATH 452 - Applied Mathematics II
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Spring
Continue practical applications of mathematics including optimization, interpolation and best fit, simulation, dimensional analysis and graph theory. Derive, analyze, and validate all types of models in the sciences and engineering using software packages and programming languages; a major project is required.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 451
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MATH 471 - Abstract Algebra I
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Equivalence relations and partitions. Properties of the integers. Elementary theory of groups and rings. Polynomial rings, integral domains, divisibility, unique factorization domains, fields, vector spaces and linear transformations. Students are required to submit written work and make an oral presentation. Must be taken in sequence with MATH 472 .
Prerequisite(s): MATH 310 and MATH 314 .
Crosslisted With: MATH 671
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MATH 472 - Abstract Algebra II
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
Equivalence relations and partitions. Properties of the integers. Elementary theory of groups and rings. Polynomial rings, integral domains, divisibility, unique factorization domains, fields, vector spaces and linear transformations. Students are required to submit written work and make an oral presentation. Must be taken in sequence with MATH 471 .
Prerequisite(s): MATH 310 and MATH 314 .
Crosslisted With: MATH 672
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MATH 481 - Real Analysis I
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Odd
Sets and countability. The real number systems. Sequences, limits, infinite series, metric spaces, continuous functions, uniform continuity and convergence. Riemann and Lebesgue integration. Students are required to submit written work and make an oral presentation. Must be taken in sequence.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 314 and MATH 320 .
Crosslisted With: MATH 681
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MATH 482 - Real Analysis II
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Even
Sets and countability. The real number systems. Sequences, limits, infinite series, metric spaces, continuous functions, uniform continuity and convergence. Riemann and Lebesgue integration. Students are required to submit written work and make an oral presentation. Must be taken in sequence.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 314 and MATH 320 .
Crosslisted With: MATH 682
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MATH 491 - Special Topics [Topic Title]
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Selected topics in mathematics, student research, or seminar. Course may be repeated with total credits not to exceed six hours.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 320 and departmental approval.
Crosslisted With: MATH 691
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MATH 492 - Special Topics [Topic Title]
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Selected topics in mathematics, student research, or seminar. Course may be repeated with total credits not to exceed six hours.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 320 and departmental approval.
Crosslisted With: MATH 692
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MATH 498 - Undergraduate Research Experience I
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Introduction to research methodologies and tools including LaTeX and MathSciNet. Presenting mathematics in written and oral formats. Ethics in research. This course includes substantial directed individualized study leading to the preparation of a significant paper. Cannot receive credit for both MATH 498 and STAT 498 . Pass/Fail
Grading on a pass or fail basis.
Prerequisite(s): consent of the department chair.
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MATH 499 - Undergraduate Research Experience II
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
The presentation of mathematics works in both oral and written formats. This course will finalize the significant paper begun in MATH 498 /STAT 498 and based on the student’s individual research. This will require that it be presented at a regional or national meeting. Pass/Fail
Graded on Pass/Fail basis.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 498 and consent of the department chair.
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METR 160 - Weather and Agriculture
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
An introduction to meteorological phenomena and information resources that are relevant to agricultural production.
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METR 320 - Physical Meteorology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Expanded study of basic atmospheric processes. Special emphasis is placed on boundary layer structure, development, and processes. Atmospheric pollutants and their impacts and optical phenomena present within the atmosphere are also presented.
Prerequisite(s): GEOS 140 or GEOS 140H and, either MATH 140 or 140H and MATH 170 , or MATH 185 or higher.
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METR 330 - Mesoscale Meteorology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Odd
An examination of meteorological phenomenon on the mesoscale with particular emphasis on convection and severe weather. Other meteorological phenomena such as cold air damming, dry lines, gravity waves, and lake effects snows are discussed.
Prerequisite(s): GEOS 140 or GEOS 140H .
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METR 340 - Synoptic Meteorology and Weather Analysis
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
Study of synoptic-scale weather features including cyclones, anticyclones, fronts, jet streams, and other phenomena. This course incorporates a lab intended to provide the student with hands-on work in weather analysis. Methods of gathering information within the troposphere will be paired with the necessary skills to detect important features at both the surface (fronts, pressure cells, air masses) and aloft (troughs, ridges, jet streams). Students will utilize upper-air charts, upper air soundings, and surface weather maps for feature location. Identification of features and the structure of synoptic and mesoscale systems is emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): GEOS 140 and MATH 251 or equivalent honors courses.
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METR 340L - Synop Metr&Weath Analysis Lab
Credit(s): 0
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
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METR 350 - Weather Forecasting
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
This class is intended to provide the student with a basic overview of the art/science of forecasting meteorological conditions on a daily, weekly, and seasonal basis. Emphasis will be placed on forecasting winter weather, severe weather, and tropical activity. Long-term forecasting (weeks, months) will be addressed through the topic of teleconnections.
Prerequisite(s): GEOS 140 or GEOS 140H and 340.
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METR 360 - Satellite and Radar Meteorology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
The purpose of this course is to instruct the student on the principles or radiation, different types of radars and satellites, how both radar and satellite operate, how the imagery they provide can be used in both analyzing, identifying, and forecasting the meteorological phenomena, and to provide information on future developments in remote sensing technology.
Prerequisite(s): GEOS 140 or GEOS 140H , METR 340 . GEOG 364 preferred, but not required.
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METR 401 - Research Participation
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring. Taught only by arrangement prior to registration.
Application of the scientific method and techniques of research to investigation of problems in the field of meteorology. Restricted to students with demonstrated ability to conduct a supervised research project. Preparation of project outline and presentation of written and oral reports are required. May be used for Agriculture, Geosciences, and Natural Resources Fellow Research Program.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
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METR 402 - Research Participation
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring. Taught only by arrangement prior to registration.
Application of the scientific method and techniques of research to investigation of problems in the field of meteorology. Restricted to students with demonstrated ability to conduct a supervised research project. Preparation of project outline and presentation of written and oral reports are required. May be used for Agriculture, Geosciences, and Natural Resources Fellow Research Program.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
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METR 405 - Aviation Weather
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Even
This course focuses on the particular weather features and processes that impact aviation. Topics include a review of the structure and composition of the atmosphere, especially density, vertical motion, weather at standard flight levels, and hazards specific to aviation such as icing, turbulence, wind shear, fog, thunderstorms, cross-winds, and extreme temperatures. The course will also give students hands-on training in interpreting coded observations and forecasting codes, weather briefings and flight planning for pilots, and include the use of available aviation weather resources.
Prerequisite(s): GEOS 140 , MATH 140 or equivalent honors courses.
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METR 415 - GIS for Meteorology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
This course examines how meteorological and climatological data are integrated within a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) environment. Students will gain skills in finding and incorporating meteorology-specific data formats into GIS geodatabases for analysis and modeling applications. Students will also gain familiarity in understanding how GIS can incorporate weather radar and weather satellite data for further analysis and modeling.
Prerequisite(s): GEOS 140 or GEOS 140H , GEOG 310 or permission of instructor.
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METR 420 - Applied Meteorology and Climatology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Odd
This course surveys the applications of meteorology and climatology to societal and environmental issues. Topics covered in the course include application of climate and meteorology to agriculture, forestry, urban environments, architecture, transportation, energy, and human health.
Prerequisite(s): GEOS 140 and MATH 210 or equivalent honors courses or permission of instructor.
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METR 430 - Statistical Analysis in Meteorology and Climatology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Even
A survey of statistical techniques in climatology and meteorology including the use of statistics in assessing probabilities of weather phenomena, in weather and climate forecasting, in forecast verification, and in time series analysis. An emphasis of this course is the examination of weather events in the context of multi-year climate variation.
Prerequisite(s): GEOS 140 and MATH 210 or equivalent honors courses.
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METR 435 - Tropical Meteorology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Even
Study of the synoptic and mesoscale tropical environment, as well as the conditions necessary for the genesis, development, and propagation of tropical cyclones.
Prerequisite(s): GEOS 140 or GEOS 140H , METR 320 , METR 340 , and METR 360 .
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METR 440 - Thermodynamics
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Odd
This course examines the processes and laws of energy transfer throughout the atmosphere, including a detailed examination of atmospheric stability and how it applies to a variety of weather phenomena.
Prerequisite(s): METR 320 and MATH 252 .
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METR 445 - Weather for Agriculture and Natural Resources
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
A study of how weather and climate impacts agriculture, forestry, fishing, and water resources. Weather and climate events that impact soil and plant energy budgets, temperatures, moisture availability and water budgets in agricultural and natural environments are emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): GEOS 110 or GEOS 110H or NRM 100 .
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METR 455 - Field Experiences in Meteorology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Direct observation of meteorological phenomena. Will include not less than one week of classroom instruction on the phenomenon to be observed. Will include at least 1 week of practical field work.
Prerequisite(s): GEOS 140 and METR 330 , or consent of instructor. Students will be required to complete an application process prior to admission to the course.
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METR 460 - Dynamics
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Even
This course examines the fundamental physics and mathematical laws governing motion in the atmosphere. Emphasis will be given towards the physical interpretation of the mathematical equations related to hydrostatic, geostrophic, and thermal wind balances, vorticity, cyclone development, planetary waves, and local, regional, and global wind patterns.
Prerequisite(s): METR 320 , METR 440 , and either MATH 330 or ENGR 315 .
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METR 465 - Internship
Credit(s): 3-9
Lecture Hours: 3-9
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Provision for an advanced meteorology student to benefit by supplementary practical experiences in a particular branch of meteorology. Specific assignments are arranged in consultation with an adviser during the semester preceding that in which the student expects to enroll in this course. Course performance is based on specific academic and work assignments. Grades will be based upon academic performance and work evaluation by a job supervisor. The internship may or may not include monetary compensation. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): Permission by supervising instructor and Junior standing.
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METR 470 - Climatology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
A non-mathematical analysis of systematic and regional atmospheric behavior. The first part of the course deals with basic physical laws affecting the elements of weather. The second part of this course examines the distribution of climates and the impact of climates on human activity. Completion of GEOS 140 or 140H and Junior standing is recommended.
Crosslisted With: GEOG 472 .
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METR 481 - Research Practicum
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
A seminar course in which upper-division students undertake a research project under faculty supervision and guidance. Students will be responsible for the project selection, a literature review, research design, analysis, and a final written report. Students may also be required to present an overview of their project through an oral presentation to a faculty committee.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and permission of instructor.
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METR 491 - Special Topics in Meteorology
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Seminars or guided readings on a selected topic in meteorology. A maximum of six credit hours can be counted towards a major.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
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