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Honors College The following list of courses comprises The Honors College core.
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HC 2080 - Natural Science and Technology (4)
Provides students with an introduction into the major fields of natural science and technology. While the natural science focus acquaints students with things pertaining to the natural world, whether biological, physical, chemical, or environmental, the technology focus introduces students to ancient and/or current means of technology. May be repeated for 4 extra credits. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the natural science and technology knowledge exploration area.
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HC 2200 - Honors Presidential Aspire II (0)
Meeting with a Career Consultant in Career Services, developing and refining résumé, participating in an Academic Service or Volunteer Project, and joining a research, creative or professional internship team.
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HC 3003 - Honors Aspire III (0)
Developing independent service, experiential learning, and leadership as upper class students in The Honors College.
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HC 3300 - Honors Presidential Aspire III (0)
Undertaking a leadership position on campus, preparing for and presenting research at least one conference, and participating in and hosting a research or other major university event as a co-host or other student leader.
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HC 3900 - Introduction to the Thesis (1)
Required for Honors College students in the first semester of their junior year. The course addresses such topics as deriving a thesis statement, researching in the disciplines, research techniques, appropriate documentation and writing the thesis proposal.
Prerequisite(s): minimum of three Honors College courses and completion of language requirement.
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HC 4004 - Honors Aspire IV (0)
Culmination of The Honors College service, experiential learning, and leadership, with professional presentation of honors projects.
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HC 4400 - Honors Presidential Aspire IV (0)
Completing and critically reviewing a professional portfolio, sending a follow-up communication to a national leader, publicly presenting a report on research and/or service.
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HC 4900 - Independent Study (4)
Supervised instruction of the Honors College thesis or independent project. May be repeated for credit. Offered each semester.
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Human Resource Development |
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HRD 3100 - Introduction to Human Resource Development (4)
Introduces strategic assumptions affecting individual and organizational development priorities. Investigates roles and competencies for HRD practitioners in a variety of workplace settings. Develops an understanding of HRD principles and practices and how they benefit the individual and organization.
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HRD 3210 - Group/Team Development and Leadership (4)
Studies the use of small group and team-based structures to enhance quality and performance in the workplace. Topics include team development, leadership, group norms and goals, resolving group conflicts, group problem solving and decision making models, and group assessments.
Prerequisite(s): WRT 1060 or equivalent.
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HRD 3230 - Fundamentals of Human Interaction (4)
Introduces key aspects of interpersonal relationships, such as self disclosure, feedback, conflict, trust and nonverbal communication. Examines various theories of healthy relationships and personal maturity. Self-appraisal, role plays, simulations and group interaction are used. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the knowledge applications integration area. Prerequisite for knowledge application integration: completion of the general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education or in the social science knowledge exploration area.
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HRD 3300 - Instructional Design (4)
Introduces the application of systematic instructional design principles to the design of instruction. Critically examines the components of an instructional design model and applies its principles to the design of instruction.
Prerequisite(s): WRT 1060 or equivalent.
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HRD 3330 - Presentation and Facilitation (4)
Provides the knowledge and skills to facilitate and deliver professional presentations in various HRD and training settings. Focuses on the communications process, the analysis of the audience, the research and preparation of content, the selection of appropriate support materials, and the delivery or facilitation of professional presentations and meetings. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the knowledge applications integration area.
Prerequisite(s): completion of the general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education or the social science knowledge exploration area.
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HRD 3410 - Ethics in Human Resource Development (4)
Introduces the forces that shape ethical behavior in the workplace; ethical considerations in transactions with employees, supervisors and peers; ethical responsibility in the marketplace and society; and how to solve ethical problems.
Prerequisite(s): HRD 3100 (C+), WRT 1060 or equivalent.
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HRD 3420 - Work and the Law (4)
A guide to the basic common law rights and responsibilities directly related to employment, as well as policies and procedures under the National Labor Relations Act. Includes a study of the principles used in employment related alternative dispute systems.
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HRD 3430 - Staffing, Performance Evaluation and Interaction within Organizations (4)
Examines the strategic placement of HRD within an organization as well as the theories and practices of professional human resource development in the areas of staffing, setting performance standards and evaluating performance.
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HRD 3440 - Introduction to Labor and Employment Relations (4)
Studies principles of both private and public sector labor relations. Includes discussions of the rights and responsibilities of all parties and traces labor relations through its origins and basic principles to current volatile issues and developing trends.
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HRD 3445 - Introduction to Public Sector Labor and Employment Relations (4)
Studies principles of public sector labor relations. Concentrates on public employment relations in Michigan, and includes discussions of the rights and responsibilities of all parties and traces labor relations through its origins and basic principles to current volatile issues and developing trends.
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HRD 3510 - Principles of Leadership (4)
This course focuses on the major leadership theories and their application in a wide variety of settings. Includes opportunities for students to evaluate and enhance their own leadership potential.
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HRD 3520 - Career Development (4)
Studies of career development theory, practices and resources in the workplace. Topics include development and implementation of career development programs, career materials and resources, trends and placement activities in working with individuals and organizations.
Prerequisite(s): WRT 1060 or equivalent.
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HRD 3530 - Cultural Diversity in the Workplace (4)
Identifies relevant culture-specific issues related to race, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, disabilities and religion. Examines historical context of culture-specific issues (knowledge). Facilitates awareness of values and their significance in helping relationships (self awareness). Presents an ecological framework for developing effective practices (skills). Satisfies the university general education requirement in U.S. diversity.
Prerequisite(s): WRT 1060
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HRD 3600 - Lean Principles and Practices in Organizations (4)
This course focuses on the application of systems theory as it relates to lean implementation on the human component in an organization. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the knowledge applications integration area. Prerequisite for knowledge applications: completion of the general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education or the social science knowledge exploration area.
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HRD 3700 - Human Resource Information Systems (4)
Examines trends in technology that are transforming HRD practices, including HRIS, portals, knowledge management, service centers, and distance learning. Explores building a technology plan and using technology strategically within the organization.
Prerequisite(s): HRD 3100 (C+)
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HRD 4100 - Strategic Planning (4)
Development of long-range plans to accomplish the training and development mission. Simulation, group problem solving and preferred future planning used to acquire strategic planning skills.
Prerequisite(s): senior standing.
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HRD 4200 - Change Process and Organizational Analysis (4)
Study of structure of HRD services in organizations and the processes of effecting individual and group change. Influence of assigned roles of administrators and workers on attitude and behavior. Theory and research of institutional growth and change.
Prerequisite(s): HRD 3100 (C+)
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HRD 4300 - Instructional Methods (4)
Provides knowledge and skills in the development of instructional materials for adults. Explores the application of theories of message design, communication, and learning to the development of instruction.
Prerequisite(s): HRD 3300 (C+)
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HRD 4320 - Program Evaluation (4)
Provides knowledge and skills to design and conduct program evaluations. Develops skills in basic data collection, data analysis, and reporting of results.
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HRD 4410 - The Study of Labor and Work Organizations (4)
An in-depth study of employment systems and relationships, and employee organizations.
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HRD 4420 - Employee Benefits (4)
Introduction to employee benefits includes planning and administration of programs in changing employment and social contexts. Includes legally required and discretionary offerings such as Social Security, Workers’ and Unemployment Compensation, health, disability and life insurance, retirement, pay for time not worked, leaves, flextime, and others as well as benefit costing.
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HRD 4430 - Collective Bargaining and Dispute Resolution (4)
In-depth study of the principles and practices of private and public sectors collective bargaining and dispute resolution including strategic planning and preparation, position formulation, negotiation techniques, and agreement/ratification processes. Exploration of employment dispute resolution through observation of formal arbitration presentations, decision-making exercises, and active participation in formal arbitration presentations.
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HRD 4440 - Civil Rights and Regulations in Employment (4)
Study of the principles, regulations, policies and procedures of federal and state Civil Rights laws. Additional study includes Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Family Medical Leave Act, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, and related principles of civil rights and employment regulations.
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HRD 4510 - Negotiation for Personal Success (4)
This course integrates the intellectual analysis of negotiation theory with the development of negotiation skills. The course focuses on two core approaches to negotiation, the psychological sub-processes of negotiation and the strategies that can be used by the parties to resolve breakdowns in the negotiation process. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the knowledge application integration area. Prerequisite for knowledge application: completion of the general education requirement in the social science knowledge exploration area.
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HRD 4600 - Lean Kaizen in Organizations (4)
This course provides students with a comprehensive “learn-do” experience about how successful Lean Kaizens are conducted. The six focus areas are: Lean Philosophy, Lean Tools Techniques, Teambuilding, Kaizen Methodology, Organization Change and Presentation Facilitation. Students will participate on a kaizen team and work on a dysfunctional real-world process. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the knowledge applications integration area. Prerequisite for knowledge applications integration: completion of the general education requirement in the social science knowledge exploration area.
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HRD 4610 - Lean Green Belt Certificate (2)
This course is taken in conjunction with the HRD 3600 , HRD 4600 or POM 4900 . Students who achieve a (B) or greater GPA in one of these courses and successfully complete the required field experiences, case analyses and assessments will earn a Lean Green Belt Certificate of Completion.
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HRD 4700 - E-learning in Organizations (4)
Examines concepts, strategies and applications of multimedia and web-based instruction. Explores the design and development of computer-based instruction, popular authoring tools, roles of instructors and learners, and characteristics of effective instructional materials.
Prerequisite(s): HRD 3300 (C+), HRD 4300 (C+)
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HRD 4900 - Workshop: Career Development (4)
Opportunity for industry/agency personnel and students to focus on various programs and practices for career development. This is a special topics course. It allows the course to fit the need of professional development.
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HRD 4950 - Internship in HRD (8)
A culminating experience where students apply learning in a supervised HRD setting. Students must submit applications to the internship coordinator by designated dates on the internship application approximately three months prior to the semester in which the internship will be served. May be repeated only with department permission. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in the major. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
Prerequisite(s): full admission to major standing; completion of 100 credits (minimum); an overall GPA of (C) or better; completion of the following courses with a minimum grade of (C+) in each (core) HRD 3410 , HRD 3100 , HRD 3700 , HRD 3300 , HRD 3420 , HRD 3210 , HRD 3530 , and HRD 3430 , (focus area) HRD 3440 , HRD 3520 , HRD 4200 and HRD 4300 ; permission of internship coordinator by application to department.
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HRD 4970 - Seminar in HRD (4)
Scope is predefined and based on a broad topic in the HRD field. Students select research areas and contribute their findings to the class. Visiting consultants and the instructor provide direction and content. May be taken more than once for a total of eight credits.
Prerequisite(s): course work or experience in the seminar topic
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HRD 4996 - Independent Study in HRD (2 OR 4)
Directed reading or research in an HRD topic. May be elected for independent study. Student selects topic, obtains faculty sponsor’s permission before registration and writes report. May be taken, with special permission, more than once for eight credits total.
Prerequisite(s): permission of a faculty sponsor by application to department.
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Industrial and Systems Engineering |
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ISE 1150 - How Things Work (4)
For non-science majors, a practical introduction to engineering and science in everyday life. This course considers objects from our daily environment and focuses on their principles of operation, histories and relationships to one another. ISE 1150 emphasizes concepts from mechanical and thermal objects. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the knowledge application integration area.
Prerequisite(s): completion of the general education requirement in the writing foundation area.
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ISE 1170 - Learning How to Learn (4)
Learning How to Learn gives students practical insight, based on research findings from neuroscience and cognitive psychology, on how to learn more deeply and with less frustration. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the social science knowledge exploration area.
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ISE 3318 - Engineering Statistics and Economic Analysis (4)
Simple linear and multiple linear regression analysis, design of experiments - single factor, full factorial, fractional factorial design. Taguchi’s method, control charts, and time series analysis. Engineering cost models, equivalence analysis, estimation of net present value, rate of return, depreciation and taxes, incremental analysis, and uncertainty in cash flow. Offered fall.
Prerequisite(s): EGR 2600 and major standing.
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ISE 3330 - Engineering Operations Research (3)
Introduction to operations research models used in decisionmaking and system performance evaluation. Topics include linear programming including simplex method and duality theory, integer linear programming, the assignment and transportation problems, network flows and dynamic programming. Cross-listed with MOR 3330 . Offered winter.
Prerequisite(s): major standing.
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ISE 3341 - Ergonomics and Work Design (4)
Design, analysis, and measurement of work: work/time studies, pre-determined time studies, and line/work balancing techniques for both repetitive and non-repetitive work. Anthropometry and techniques for consideration of anthropometric data in the design and analysis of work. Offered fall. With laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): major standing.
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ISE 4410 - Supply Chain Modeling and Analysis (4)
Concepts, procedures and optimization methodologies for modeling a supply chain and the analysis of its performance. Relevant issues affecting the efficiency of a supply chain. Examples of globally dispersed supply chains will be considered.
Prerequisite(s): major standing
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ISE 4422 - Robotic Systems (4)
Overview of industrial robotic manipulators, their components and typical applications. Kinematics of robots and solution of kinematic equations. Trajectory planning and the Jacobian matrix. Robot programming languages and task planning. Laboratory experience in the development and implementation of a kinematic robot controller using a reconfigurable industrial manipulator. Demonstrations and applications using industrial robots. With laboratory. Credit cannot be received for both ISE 4422 and ME 4740 . Offered fall.
Prerequisite(s): major standing.
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ISE 4431 - Engineering Operations Research - Stochastic Models (4)
Review of linear programming, duality theory, integer programming, and nonlinear programming. Topics include stochastic dynamic programming, ergodic and absorbing Markov chains with applications, and queuing models with applications based on birth-death process. Introduction to stochastic inventory models and Markov decision processes with applications. Offered fall.
Prerequisite(s): ISE 3330 and major standing
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ISE 4441 - Human Factors Engineering (4)
Human body’s physical capabilities impacting work design and productivity; its functional capabilities: joint stresses; fatigue analysis. Biomechanical principles applied to design and analysis of work: posture analysis, lifting aids; risk assessment. Work related infractions: repetitive injury; non-repetitive injury. Human body’s sensory and cognitive limitations in the work environment. Offered winter.
Prerequisite(s): ISE 3341 and major standing.
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ISE 4450 - Fundamentals of Energy Management (4)
Basic concepts involving energy usage in residential, commercial and industrial enclosures, heat transfer and infiltration, electric and natural gas utilization, performing energy assessments, optimizing usage through increased efficiency and alternative energy technology, cost-benefit analysis. The course focuses on using energy assessments to manage energy efficiently.
Prerequisite(s): major standing.
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ISE 4461 - PLM Applications - Product Data Management (2)
Methodologies and application of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software tools used for Product Data Management (PDM) and CAD to author and manage product data. Course will emphasize hands-on use of state-of-the-art PLM tools and their application.
Prerequisite(s): major standing.
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ISE 4462 - PLM Applications - Robotics (2)
Methodologies and application of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software tools for modeling and analyzing robotic systems. Course will emphasize hands-on use of state-of-the-art PLM tools and their application.
Prerequisite(s): ISE 4484 or ISE 4422 , major standing
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ISE 4463 - PLM Applications - Ergonomics (2)
Methodologies and application of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software tools for ergonomics modeling and analysis. Course will emphasize hands-on use of state-of-the-art PLM tools and their application.
Prerequisite(s): ISE 3341 , major standing.
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ISE 4464 - Design for Manufacturing and Assembly Analysis (4)
Role of a geometric modeler in design and manufacturing. Representation of wire-frame, surface, solid models and feature-based models. Different standards for representation of geometric data. Analysis of a design for DF(x) principles that include manufacturing, assembly, disassembly and environment. With laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): major standing.
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ISE 4466 - PLM Applications - Change Management (2)
Methodologies and application of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software tools used to capture a complex product’s definition, functional and physical requirements towards designing, developing and managing it through its lifecycle. Course will emphasize hands-on use of state-of-the-art PLM tools and their application.
Prerequisite(s): major standing
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ISE 4469 - Computer Simulation of Discrete Event Systems (4)
Simulation as modeling tool for discrete-event systems, general principles of simulation, statistical models, input modeling, random variable generation, model building using a commercial simulation language, model verification and validation, determination of run length, output analysis variance reduction techniques. Design and optimization of production service systems. With laboratory. Offered winter.
Prerequisite(s): ISE 3318 and major standing.
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ISE 4480 - E-Commerce and ERP (4)
This course focuses on the evolving technologies on the World Wide Web that support new models of business including 1) electronic commerce with concerns of fault tolerance, security, and 24x7 availability; and 2) ERP with concerns of financial, human resource and manufacturing systems integrating into inter-company supply chain systems. Offered fall.
Prerequisite(s): major standing.
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ISE 4482 - Engineering Processes Decisions Using ERP (4)
Examines three major steps in the deployment of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system: criteria for the selection of a system; configuration of the selected system to match a company’s business processes; and execution of business processes as well as making decisions supported by the ERP system. The course is case-based and will give students access to an instance of an ERP system.
Prerequisite(s): major standing
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ISE 4483 - Production Systems and Workflow Analysis (4)
Design issues to control the flow of material in manufacturing systems from forecast to finished product. Topics include aggregate planning and disaggregation, inventory control, MRP, JIT systems, scheduling, project planning and resource balancing, application of lean principles, theory of constraints and supply chain, facilities planning and layout. Offered fall.
Prerequisite(s): ISE 3330 and major standing.
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ISE 4484 - Flexible and Lean Manufacturing Systems (4)
Technologies and concepts that make manufacturing systems flexible: CAM, Group Technology (GT), Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machining centers, robotics, automated warehousing (AS/RS), vision systems, material transport, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). Introduction to lean manufacturing. With laboratory. Credit cannot be received for both ISE 4484 and ME 4710 . Offered winter.
Prerequisite(s): major standing.
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ISE 4485 - Statistical Quality Analysis (4)
Fundamentals of statistical quality control, control charts for variable and attribute data, custom charts, DNOM charts, estimation of process capability, statistical tolerancing and sampling plans. Fundamentals of design of experiments and application to product/process design. Taguchi’s approach to robust design and related topics. Offered winter.
Prerequisite(s): ISE 3318 and major standing.
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ISE 4487 - Foundations of Systems Engineering (4)
Techniques for generation, analysis and verification of traceable product requirements. System performance and structural modeling using object, behavioral and other models. Techniques for analysis of system for serviceability, reliability, maintainability and testability. System alternative trade-off study techniques. System life cycle and other tools for implementation of systems engineering techniques. Offered winter.
Prerequisite(s): major standing.
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ISE 4488 - Advanced Systems Engineering (4)
Theories behind system realization: identifying and encoding customer needs; identifying stakeholders and modeling their preferences; uncertainty modeling and propagation; optimization in engineering design; design churn; design for X; design flexibility and its importance in large-scale engineering projects; and public policy.
Prerequisite(s): ISE 4487 and major standing.
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ISE 4491 - Senior Design (4)
Capstone design project selected from manufacturing systems, automotive or industrial systems, instrumentation and measurement, and control systems. Develops system approach to design; preparation of specifications, scheduling, modeling, simulation, and technological, financial environmental aspects. Teamwork is emphasized. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in the major. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
Prerequisite(s): ISE 3318 , ISE 3330 , ISE 3341 and major standing. Prerequisite(s) with concurrency: ISE 4483 or ISE 4484 .
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ISE 4900 - Special Topics (2 TO 4)
Advanced study of special topics in engineering. May be taken more than once.
Prerequisite(s): major standing.
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ISE 4996 - Independent Study (2 TO 4)
Advanced individual study in a special area. Topic must be approved prior to registration. May be taken more than once.
Prerequisite(s): major standing.
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ISE 4998 - Senior Project (2 TO 4)
Independent work on advanced laboratory projects. Topic must be approved prior to registration. May be taken more than once.
Prerequisite(s): major standing.
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MTD 3001 - Performing Arts Experiences for Children (3)
Introduction to the performing arts designed to provide prospective teachers with a basis and background for integrating musical, theatrical, and dance experiences into classroom curricula.
Prerequisite(s): major standing.
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IS 2000 - Global Human Systems (4)
Introductory survey of world-wide distribution, variation, and interconnections of economic, cultural, and political systems and their underlying geographic elements. Basic concepts in human geography and other social sciences, as relevant, are introduced as are techniques and tools used in carrying out and expressing geographic analysis. Identical with AN 2130 and GEO 2000 . Satisfies the university general education requirement in the global perspective knowledge exploration area.
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IS 2005 - Issues in Global Health (4)
Contemporary issues in global health: communicable and non-communicable diseases, organizations dedicated to improving health care on an international level, innovative solutions to global health issues including the use of technology, ethical dilemmas, and economic and political perspectives. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the global perspective knowledge exploration area.
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IS 2060 - Global Cities (4)
Examination of rapid urbanization and socio-spatial inequalities that exist in cities in an interconnected world. Study of globalization, urban structure and spatial organization, and diverse cultural, economic, political and natural forces that transform urbanized places into a hierarchy of cities. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the global perspective knowledge exploration area.
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IS 2100 - Perspectives on China (4)
Interdisciplinary study of the peoples of China and their traditional and modern civilizations. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the global perspective knowledge exploration area.
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IS 2200 - Perspectives on Japan (4)
Interdisciplinary study of the peoples of Japan and their traditional and modern civilizations. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the global perspective knowledge exploration area.
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IS 2300 - Perspectives on Africa (4)
Interdisciplinary study of the peoples of Africa and their traditional and modern civilizations. Satisfies the university general education requirement in global perspective knowledge exploration area. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
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IS 2400 - Perspectives on India (4)
Interdisciplinary study of the peoples of India and their traditional and modern civilizations. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the global perspective knowledge exploration area. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
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IS 2500 - Perspectives on Latin America (4)
Interdisciplinary study of the peoples of Latin America and their traditional and modern civilizations. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the global perspective knowledge exploration area. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
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IS 2600 - Perspectives on Russia and Eastern Europe (4)
Interdisciplinary study of the peoples of Russia and Eastern Europe and their traditional and modern civilizations. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the global perspective knowledge exploration area. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
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IS 2700 - Perspectives on the Middle East (4)
Interdisciplinary study of the peoples of the Middle East and their traditional and modern civilizations. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the global perspective knowledge exploration area. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
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IS 3001 - The Global Citizen (4)
Identification of contemporary problems that challenge the global community. Through a problem-based learning approach, students will analyze and propose measures to help solve these problems. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the knowledge applications integration area. Prerequisite for knowledge applications: completion of the general education requirement in the global perspective knowledge exploration area. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
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IS 3002 - Globalization and the International System (4)
Exploration of how globalization is shaping the contemporary world. Examination of economic, political, social, and cultural aspects of globalization. Consideration of the costs and benefits of globalization. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the knowledge applications integration area. Prerequisite for knowledge applications: completion of the general education requirement in the global perspective knowledge exploration area.
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IS 3100 - Global Arts Study Abroad (4)
Study abroad experience in the arts. Intensive study of a global art tradition in its country of origin. Studies to include related art forms, culture, history, language. Visits to include archaeological sites, museums, and cultural events. Dates vary. English is the language of instruction.
Prerequisite(s): instructor permission.
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IS 3200 - Japan Exchange Program I (16 TO 18)
Course work is taken at Nanzan University in Nagoya, Japan, and includes Japanese language study and additional appropriate courses with English as the language of instruction.
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IS 3201 - Japan Exchange Program I (16 TO 18)
Course work is taken at Nanzan University in Nagoya, Japan, and includes Japanese language study and additional appropriate courses with English as the language of instruction.
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IS 3202 - Japan Exchange Program II (16 TO 18)
Course work is taken at Nanzan University in Nagoya, Japan, and includes Japanese language study and additional appropriate courses with English as the language of instruction. Second year.
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IS 3203 - Japan Exchange Program II (16 TO 18)
Course work is taken at Nanzan University in Nagoya, Japan, and includes Japanese language study and additional appropriate courses with English as the language of instruction. Second year.
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IS 3204 - Japan Program: Shiga I (4 TO 18)
Course work is taken at the Japan Center for Michigan Universities, Shiga, Japan, and includes Japanese language study and additional appropriate courses with English as the language of instruction.
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IS 3205 - Japan Program: Shiga I (4 TO 18)
Course work is taken at the Japan Center for Michigan Universities, Shiga, Japan, and includes Japanese language study and additional appropriate courses with English as the language of instruction.
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IS 3206 - Japan Program: Shiga II (4 TO 18)
Course work is taken at the Japan Center for Michigan Universities, Shiga, Japan, and includes Japanese language study and additional appropriate courses with English as the language of instruction. Second year.
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IS 3800 - France Exchange Program: Language I (4)
Course is taught at the University of Orleans in France and includes the study of French grammar. French is the language of instruction. Fall semester.
Prerequisite(s): permission of program coordinator.
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IS 3801 - France Exchange Program: Literature I (4)
Course is taught at the University of Orleans in France and includes the study of French literature. French is the language of instruction. Fall semester.
Prerequisite(s): permission of program coordinator.
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IS 3802 - France Exchange Program: Conversation, Comprehension, Writing I (4)
Course is taught at the University of Orleans in France and includes French conversation, comprehension and writing. French is the language of instruction. Fall semester.
Prerequisite(s): permission of program coordinator.
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IS 3803 - France Exchange Program: Civilization I (4)
Course is taught at the University of Orleans in France and includes French history, geography and contemporary civilization. French is the language of instruction. Fall semester.
Prerequisite(s): permission of program coordinator.
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IS 3804 - France Exchange Program: Language II (4)
Course is taught at the University of Orleans in France and includes the study of French grammar. French is the language of instruction. Winter semester.
Prerequisite(s): permission of program coordinator.
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IS 3805 - France Exchange Program: Literature II (4)
Course is taught at the University of Orleans in France and includes the study of French literature. French is the language of instruction. Winter semester.
Prerequisite(s): permission of program coordinator.
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IS 3806 - France Exchange Program: Conversation, Comprehension, Writing II (4)
Course is taught at the University of Orleans in France and includes the study of French conversation, comprehension and writing. French is the language of instruction. Winter semester.
Prerequisite(s): permission of program coordinator.
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IS 3807 - France Exchange Program: Civilization II (4)
Course is taught at the University of Orleans in France and includes the study of French history, geography and contemporary civilization. French is the language of instruction. Winter semester.
Prerequisite(s): permission of program coordinator.
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IS 3900 - Special Topics in International Studies (4)
Interdisciplinary study of a foreign area for which no regular course offerings exist. May be repeated for additional credit under different subtitle.
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IS 3920 - Directed Readings in International Studies (2 TO 8)
Readings from diverse disciplines with focus on a student’s area of specialization. Conducted as a tutorial by an instructor chosen by the student. May be taken for no more than 8 credits.
Prerequisite(s): appropriate IS introductory course and permission of program chairperson and instructor.
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IS 3970 - Seminar in African-American Studies (4)
Selected topics dealing with a specified area, to supplement departmental area courses. Students enroll under the number corresponding to a specific area. May be repeated once for a total of 8 credits.
Prerequisite(s): senior standing and permission of instructor.
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IS 3971 - Seminar in East Asian Studies (4)
Selected topics dealing with a specified area, to supplement departmental area courses. Students enroll under the number corresponding to a specific area. May be repeated once for a total of 8 credits.
Prerequisite(s): senior standing and permission of instructor.
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