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– Course Descriptions

 

Licensure
  
  

  • LIC 522 - Advanced Mathematics Methods, K-6

    Credits: (4)
    Corequisite:  LICL 522   This course will focus on the curriculum, assessment, and instructional methods for teaching mathematics at the elementary grades. Course topics may include algebraic relationships, number sense, place value, fact mastery and computation, whole number operations, fractions, geometry, measurement, data analysis and probability.  Field experience required.


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  • LIC 523 - Advanced Mathematics Methods, 6-9

    Credits: (3)
    This course will focus on the curriculum, assessment, and instructional methods for teaching mathematics at middle grade levels. The format of this class will include class discussions (large and small group), cooperative learning tasks, hands on learning, student presentations, and some lecture. Field experience is a required course component.


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  • LIC 534 - Advanced Social Studies Methods, K-6

    Credits: (3)
    Co-requisites:  LIC 536  LIC 548  LIC 550  LICL 550 .  This course will focus on the curriculum, assessment, and instructional methods for teaching social studies at the elementary grades.  Course topics may include history, civics, geography, economics and cultural topics.  Field experience required.


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  • LIC 535 - Advanced Social Studies Methods, 6-9

    Credits: (3)
    Examines how the social studies curriculum can be organized to meet the learning needs of middle grades students. Emphasis on selection and preparation of appropriate materials, identification of instructional procedures, data-based decision making and the relevance of social inquiry to the real world. Field experience required.


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  • LIC 536 - Advanced Science Methods, K-6

    Credits: (3)
    Co-requisites:  LIC 534  LIC 548  LIC 550  LICL 550 .  This course will focus on the curriculum, assessment, and instructional methods for teaching science at the elementary grades.  Course topics may include examination of the various disciplines of science, science process skills, and science misconceptions.  Field experience required.


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  • LIC 538 - Advanced Science Methods, 6-9

    Credits: (3)
    This course will focus on: current issues and trends in science; the development, implementation, and assessment of curricular materials; and effective instructional strategies to teach science in the middle school. Field experience required.


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  • LIC 540 - Advanced Language Arts Methods 1, K-6

    Credits: (3)
    Co-requisites:  LIC 536  LIC 548  LIC 550  LICL 550 .  Focus on the curriculum, assessment, and instructional methods for teaching language arts at the elementary grades.  Course topics may include linguistics and psychological bases of the reading process, stages in the development of reading ability, and sequences of skill acquisition.  Field experience required.


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  • LIC 548 - Advanced Language Arts Methods ll, K-6

    Credits: (3)
    Co-requsites:  LIC 534  LIC 536  LIC 550  LICL 550 .  This course will focus on the curriculum, assessment, and instructional methods for teaching literacy in the elementary grades.  Course topics may include extensive opportunities to assess, teach, and evaluate all areas of children’s language and reading development in public school classrooms.  Field experience required.


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  • LIC 550 - Integrated Curriculum, K-6

    Credits: (2)
    Co-requisites:  LIC 534  LIC 536  LIC 548  LICL 550 .  Focus on the integration of curriculum, including the shared concepts, content, process skills, and values that comprise traditional elementary content areas and the arts and health and physical education.  Course topics may include curriculum theory and approaches, essential questions, concept-based teaching, and inquiry-based integration, and creating integrated units.


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  • LIC 552 - Literacy Integration in the Middle Grades 6-9

    Credits: (3)
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Watson School of Education licensure program. Develops understanding of reading and writing processes in the broad context of communication. Presents content area strategies for fostering and evaluating interest, fluency, and skill in reading and writing. Topics include creating a multi-literacy environment, organizational and instructional strategies for the development of reading and writing ability, techniques for motivating and guiding readers and writers, incorporating critical literacy perspectives, integrating 21st century skills in the teaching of content area literacy, and strategies for reading comprehension, which support learning in all areas of the middle school curriculum. Field experience required.


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  • LIC 553 - Advanced Thematic Unit Lab

    Credits: (1)
    Corequisite: graduate level middle grades methods course. Examines research supporting the thematic instruction in the middle grades, strategies for designing units, and effective learning. On interdisciplinary teams, teacher candidates collaboratively design a unit while experiencing a common planning time.


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  • LIC 555 - Advanced Language Arts Methods, 6-9

    Credits: (3)
    Presents curriculum and methods for developing linguistic and communicative competence in language arts classes at the middle level. Develops understanding of communication processes (listening, speaking, writing, viewing, etc.) and language systems as influences teacher decision-making. Focus on strategies and plans for facilitating and evaluating student’s oral and written language performance. Field experience required.


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  • LIC 560 - Internship, K-6

    Credits: (3-6)
    A full-time internship within an elementary setting.  Students engage in a variety of supervised instructional activities, assuming an increasing amount of responsibility for all phases of classroom instruction.  Successful completion of the internship leads to initial teacher licensure.


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  • LIC 561 - Capstone Research K-6

    Credits: (3)
    Co-requisite:  LIC 560 .  Serves as the capstone experience for students completing K-6 internship.  Provides an overview of research including research paradigms, development of research questions, literature review, research design (focus given to action research design), data collection, analysis, interpretation, reporting, and evaluation.  Special topics focusing on contemporary issues are addressed.


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Management
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Management Information Systems
  

  • MIS 513 - Information Analysis and Management

    Credits: (3)
    Prerequisites: ACG 201 ; FIN 335 ; MGT 350  or equivalent. Strategic and tactical issues of information systems and technology are addressed as they support and lead the operations of the organization. Models of the organization and its operations are designed. Multifaceted evaluations of organizational information systems are performed.


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  • MIS 532 - Network Services Administration

    Credits: (3)
    Prerequisite: CSC 344  or MIS 323  or equivalent. The study of fundamental network services in organizations. Hands on configuration and administration of network-based services. Special emphasis is placed on security and organizational policy with regard to these services.


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  • MIS 534 - Information Security Management

    Credits: (3)
    Prerequisites: CSC 344  or MIS 323 ; ACG 201 ; MGT 350  or equivalent. An examination of the principles and processes of security management in networked computer-based systems, including hands-on implementation in a laboratory environment. Risk assessment, planning, protection, and incident and disaster response measures, as well as emerging privacy, legal and ethical issues will be covered in detail.


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  • MIS 555 - Database Management Systems

    Credits: (3)
    Prerequisites: CSC 455  or MIS 315 ; MGT 350 ; MKT 340  or equivalent. Study of the design and administration of database systems in a business environment. Topics include relational modeling, normalization, data integrity, data standards, indexing, performance monitoring and tuning, and general administration of an enterprise level relational database management system.


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  • MIS 560 - Data Mining

    Credits: (3)
    Prerequisite: QMM 280 , STT 215 , or equivalent. This course covers the major techniques of data mining and their application to business. Data mining is an interdisciplinary, computer-based process for finding patterns within data. This course provides an introduction and a hands-on experience with data mining software.


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  • MIS 564 - Computer and Network Security

    Credits: (3)
    (CSC 564)   Prerequisite: CSC 544 . An in-depth coverage of network security technologies, network design implications, and security planning for an organization’s computer network. Procedures for the identification, preservation and extraction of electronic evidence. Auditing and investigation of network and host intrusions. Forensic tools and resources for systems administrators and information system security officers.


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  • MIS 565 - Analysis, Modeling and Design

    Credits: (3)
    Prerequisites: CSC 450  or MIS 411  and MIS 413 ; ACG 201 ; FIN 335 ; or equivalent. Analysis and modeling of information systems. Topics include project estimation and management, logical desgin methodologies and techniques, make or buy decisions, risk analysis, implementation issues, and training.


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  • MIS 567 - Software Architecture and Development Practices

    Credits: (3)
    Prerequisite: CSC 550 , MIS 565 , and MIS 555 , or permission of instructor. Study of current development practices for creating high quality software. Topics include current software design practices, coding practices, testing practices, version and configuration control practices, and error-tracking practices. The particular techniques will change with the industry view of best practices.


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  • MIS 575 - e-Business Strategies and Implementation

    Credits: (3)
    Prerequisite: CSC 221 , MIS 316 , or equivalent. Global businesses recognize the need for an external as well as internal web presence. Intranets and Extranets are commonplace and are necessary to remain competitive. This course provides the strategic and technical essentials of what IT professionals should know in order to manage, lead and implement internal and external internet initiatives.


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  • MIS 576 - Information Technology Project Management

    Credits: (3)
    The IT Project Management course builds on the Software Engineering and Systems Analysis and Design courses.  This course will enhance the knowledge of the managerial aspects of how projects are selected and implemented.  It includes consideration of project planning, scheduling, budgeting, human resource and communication requirements and the consideration of the change management required to implement projects.


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  • MIS 587 - Systems Simulation

    Credits: (3)
    (CSC 587)   Prerequisite: QMM 280 , STT 215 , or equivalent. Study of the techniques and applications of computer simulation of systems. Students will learn to plan simulation studies, program them in a simulation language, perform the study, and analyze the results with statistical rigor. Also covered are random number generation, input distribution selection, generating random variables, and variance reduction techniques.


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  • MIS 590 - Research Methods

    Credits: (3)
    Prerequisite: QMM 280 , STT 215 , or equivalent. Review of descriptive and inferential statistics. Advanced inferential techniques including multiple regression, correlation analysis, non-parametric techniques, and sampling techniques.


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  • MIS 594 - Research Project

    Credits: (1-6)
    (CSC 594)   Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Focused study of a research topic in the practical application of computer science or information systems under the guidance of a faculty member. Topics are selected by the student with faculty and graduate coordinator approval. Written analysis and oral presentation of the project is required.


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  • MIS 598 - Internship

    Credits: (1-6)
    (CSC 598)   Prerequisite: Overall GPA of at least 3.0. Academic training and practical experience through work in a private company or public agency. Faculty supervision and evaluation of all study and on-site activity. Students must secure permission of the graduate coordinator.


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Marine Science
  
  
  

  • MSC 526 - Cruise or Field Sampling

    Credits: (1)
    Cruise and/or field sampling not covered by other courses. Participation in the planning and sampling phases of major marine or environmental research programs.


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  • MSC 579 - Role of the Oceans in Human Health

    Credits: (3)
    Prerequisite: CHM 212 , BIO 110 , or consent of instructor. Discovery, structure, and biological activity of marine bioactive compounds, chemotaxonomy, pharmaceutical leads, marine biotoxins, structure, mode of action, regulation and monitoring, the producing organisms, how (biosynthesis) and why these compounds are made. Two lectures per week.


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  • MSC 598 - Research

    Credits: (1-3)
    Credit hours taken by students in pursuing their master’s thesis research. May be taken more than once for credit, but for no more than 3 hours total.


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Marketing
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Master of Business Administration
  
  
  
  

  • MBA 505 - Financial Accounting

    Credits: (2)
    BUS 505    An intensive course in accounting principles with special emphasis on the concepts underlying income determination, preparation and interpretation of financial statements and the managerial uses of accounting information. Topics include transaction analysis, asset valuation, and expense and revenue recognition, capital structure and tools of financial analysis.


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  • MBA 506 - Managerial Accounting

    Credits: (2)
    Interpretation and use of accounting information in planning operations, controlling activities, and making decisions. There is extensive coverage of new concepts such as strategic cost analysis, balanced scorecard, JIT systems, value-added accounting, activity-based costing, process value analysis, quality, productivity, life-cycle cost management, and target costing.


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  • MBA 510 - Statistical Methods for Business

    Credits: (2)
    A survey of statistical methods and techniques for the analysis of business data. Topics include descriptive and inferential statistical methods, statistical inference via hypothesis testing, probability theory, simple and multiple linear and nonlinear regression analysis.


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  • MBA 511 - Quantitative Methods

    Credits: (2)
    An introduction to quantitative models and methods for the solution of business problems. Topics include mathematical programming and its applications, simulation, queuing theory, decision analysis, forecasting, quality control, and project scheduling.


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  • MBA 512 - Information Systems and Technology

    Credits: (2)
    BUS 512   The role of information systems and technology in business. Hardware, software, and communications issues are examined. Databases, enterprise resource planning systems, and other overarching applications are analyzed. Ethical issues of privacy and piracy are discussed.


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  • MBA 513 - Information Analysis and Management

    Credits: (2)
    Strategic and tactical issues of information systems and technology are addressed as they support and lead the operations of the organization. Models of the organization and its operations are designed. Multifaceted evaluations of organizational information systems are performed.


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  • MBA 526 - Macro Economics

    Credits: (2)
    Analysis of aggregate economic activity, the effects of fiscal and monetary policies and the global economic environment in which business firms operate. Course will also discuss international business strategies and the impact of culture on business decisions.


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  • MBA 529 - Managerial Economics

    Credits: (2)
    Application of economic theory and methods to decision making within the firm. Topics include the analysis and estimation of demand, the optimal use of firm resources, pricing decisions, profitability and forecasting.


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  • MBA 533 - Special Topics

    Credits: (1-6)
    A series of topics providing depth in functional areas such as new product development, technology management, investment analysis, and strategic information systems.


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  • MBA 535 - Corporate Financial Management

    Credits: (2)
    BUS 535    Examination of corporate decision-making process in finance. Evaluation of financial statements, capital budgeting concepts, capital structure decisions, and international financial issues for the businessperson.


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  • MBA 536 - Investment Management

    Credits: (2)
    Valuation principles for stocks, bonds, and options. Technical and fundamental analysis, market efficiency, and risk management techniques are discussed.


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  • MBA 539 - Financial Statement Analysis

    Credits: (2)
    Financial statement analysis is investigated in the context of commercial lending and analysis, i.e. review of commercial and retail loan requests. Students who complete this course should have an enhanced ability to determine the credit quality of a loan request via financial statement analysis. Individual topics include the lending function of commercial banks and credit analysis.


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  • MBA 540 - Marketing Decision Making I

    Credits: (2)
    BUS 540    An introduction to the principles of marketing and basic marketing methods and tools needed to make effective marketing decisions. Lectures and projects regarding new product development, customer relationship management, and other key marketing concepts will expose students to marketing principles and require them to formulate marketing tactics and strategies.


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  • MBA 541 - Marketing Decision Making II

    Credits: (2)
    Covers strategic marketing planning process with special emphasis on the analysis needed to conduct a marketing audit. Course will also address the relationship of marketing with other functional areas of the firm.


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  • MBA 550 - Managerial Effectiveness

    Credits: (2)
    Course emphasizes the development and assessment of core management skills. Topics include problem solving, conflict resolution, communication, negotiation, team building, and delegation. An experiential approach requiring a high level of student involvement is used.


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  • MBA 551 - Management Strategy

    Credits: (2)
    An intensive course emphasizing the firm’s choice of strategy, scope and organization. Major theoretical paradigms will be used to evaluate a firm’s strategy and the determinants of competitive advantage. Topics include: strategic direction, macro and micro environmental analysis, corporate and business level strategies and implementation issues.


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  • MBA 552 - Behavioral Management

    Credits: (2)
    An intensive look at leadership, motivation, and communication within the organization. Emphasis on analyzing attitudes and perceptions, peer evaluations, and strategic HR looking at recruiting and staffing selection.


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  • MBA 553 - Learning Alliance Integration

    Credits: (1)
    Grading: Course grade for 1 credit hour and the final presentation will satisfy the oral competency requirement of the MBA program. Each team will present to an evaluation team composed of two faculty members, an alliance executive, and a CEN/outside executive (Note: Confidentiality agreement with partner may limit outside executive involvement). Presentations will be formal and videotaped.


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  • MBA 554 - Industry Practicum I

    Credits: (1)
    Students may choose an industry sector in which they gain intensive knowledge about issues and decisions affecting that sector. Lectures, executive speakers and the initiation of a year-long practicum constitute the course. Sector examples include: manufacturing industries or service industries; i.e., financial, health care, government, retail environment, etc.


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  • MBA 555 - Leading Organizational Change

    Credits: (2)
    The study of organizational change building on concepts that managers need to effectively lead the firm in various stages of evolution. Topics include: transformational leadership, strategic management, developing a learning organization, fostering innovation, corporate entrepreneurship, performance management, and effective execution. Case analysis and exercises are used to foster the application of leadership concepts and techniques.


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  • MBA 556 - Executive Challenge

    Credits: (2)
    Course provides a set of situations and issues that executives face as leaders of organizations. Each challenge will test the student’s ability to identify the key factors, to incorporate the concepts presented in the MBA program, and to propose a course of action that will constructively address the challenge. Cases and/or simulation exercises will be incorporated to integrate business function areas.


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  • MBA 559 - Global Strategy and Management

    Credits: (2)
    Global Strategy and Management is designed to prepare graduate students in Business to acquire the skills that will help them manage effectively the multinational organization - i.e., the processes of creating and sustaining competitive advantage in global markets.


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  • MBA 560 - Business Law

    Credits: (2)
    Examination of the constitutional, legislative, judicial, regulatory, and public policy forces exerted on the business environment. Particular focus on contracts, torts, and property law.


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  • MBA 570 - Operations Management

    Credits: (2)
    Survey of the basic concepts, theories, and techniques for the management of operating systems. Development of concepts and decision processes critical to short-run and long-range organizational decision making. Topics include product and process design, operations planning, facility location and layout, inventory management, capacity planning, and scheduling.


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