Jun 03, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Journalism

  
  • JRN 4100 - Multimedia Journalism

    (4)
    Multimedia storytelling through an introduction to a variety of software programs and digital applications. Students create websites, podcasts, slideshows and short videos, and participate in crowdsourcing, (micro) blogging and citizen journalism projects.
    Prerequisite(s): JRN 2000  or instructor permission.
  
  • JRN 4120 - OU Student News Bureau

    (4)
    Applied learning experience running a web-based news organization. Students learn how to research, report, edit and package multimedia news for online delivery. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education or the major, not both. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
    Prerequisite(s): JRN 2000  and JRN 3000  and permission of instructor.
  
  • JRN 4200 - Media Design

    (4)
    Workshop in design to explore techniques and trends in typography, layout and design in traditional and new media. Students learn the theory and practice of text-heavy print and digital projects designed to communicate with specific audiences in a diverse society.
    Prerequisite(s): JRN 2000  or instructor permission.
  
  • JRN 4210 - Advanced Media Design

    (4)
    Advanced skills and trends in typography, layout and design in traditional and new media culminating in the exhibition of a multi-faceted body of work. Final project must include a significant graphic component as well as a substantive writing element.
    Prerequisite(s): JRN 4200  and permission of instructor.
  
  • JRN 4900 - Special Topics in Journalism

    (4)
    Various topics subject to change from semester to semester. May be repeated for additional credit under different subtitles.
    Prerequisite(s): JRN 2000  or instructor permission.
  
  • JRN 4950 - Journalism Internship

    (4)
    Full- or part-time internship at a newspaper, online news organization, radio or television station, public relations firms, advertising agency or a non-profit organization. Open only to journalism majors and minors. May be repeated once for credit in a different medium. 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): JRN 2000  and three other JRN courses.
  
  • JRN 4996 - Independent Study

    (2 OR 4)
    Individual research projects in journalism. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.
    Prerequisite(s): junior/senior standing and permission of program director.

Latin Language and Roman Culture

  
  • LTN 1140 - Introduction to Latin Language and Roman Culture

    (4)
    A two-semester sequence in the fundamentals of Latin language and classical Roman culture. A beginning course. LTN 1140 must be taken first. LTN 1140 and LTN 1150  satisfy the university general education requirement in the foreign language and culture knowledge exploration area.
  
  • LTN 1150 - Introduction to Latin Language and Roman Culture

    (4)
    A two-semester sequence in the fundamentals of Latin language and classical Roman culture. A beginning course. LTN 1140  must be taken first. LTN 1140  or LTN 1150 satisfy the university general education requirement in the foreign language and culture knowledge exploration area.
    Prerequisite(s): LTN 1140  

Liberal Studies

  
  • LBS 1000 - Exploration of the Arts and Sciences

    (4)
    Broad survey of the three major discipline areas: humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. General methods of inquiry will be stressed. Course will be unified by focus on interdisciplinary theme. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the western civilization knowledge exploration area.
  
  • LBS 2000 - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Liberal Studies

    (4)
    Basic preparation for interdisciplinary study. Students develop knowledge, skills and methods in interdisciplinary research on focused topics. Draws on humanities, natural sciences, social sciences and fine arts to prepare students for advanced work in liberal studies. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education or the major, not both. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
    Prerequisite(s): LBS 1000  with a grade of (C+) or higher and WRT 1060  or equivalent with a grade of (C) or higher
  
  • LBS 4998 - Senior Thesis I

    (4)
    Participatory, interdisciplinary seminar in which students develop topics, establish research parameters, and prepare a thesis proposal. First in a two course sequence.
    Prerequisite(s): LBS 2000 , senior standing and permission of instructor.
  
  • LBS 4999 - Senior Thesis II

    (4)
    Continuation of LBS 4998 . Students complete the research and writing of their liberal studies thesis papers and presentations, which synthesize their preceding liberal studies work. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience. 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.
    Prerequisite(s): LBS 4998  and permission of instructor.

Library

  
  • LIB 2500 - Introduction to Library Research and Technology in the Information Age

    (4)
    With the ever-increasing availability of online and digital resources, it is vital that students be able to find and use information effectively. In this course students will learn about the organization of information, search skills, the research process, discipline-specific sources, evaluation of information, information ethics and other sources of debate. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the knowledge applications integration area. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education. Prerequisite for knowledge applications and writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
    Prerequisite(s): WRT 1060 

Linguistics

  
  • LIN 1180 - Linguistic Analysis

    (4)
    Introduction to the analytical and theoretical concepts used by linguists to describe the structure of human language. Focus on an analysis of both sound and phrase structures. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the formal reasoning knowledge foundation area.
  
  • LIN 1181 - Introduction to the Development of the English Language

    (4)
    An introduction to the development of the English language from its Anglo-Saxon beginnings to the present, including the development of the sounds, words, sentences and meanings of English. Discussion of the spread and dominance of English as a world language and the many varieties of English will also be included. Satisfies the university general education requirement in foreign language and culture knowledge exploration area.
  
  • LIN 1182 - Language and the Brain

    (4)
    Overview of the anatomy and physiology of language in the brain, including discussion of human characteristics that make language possible, human problems with language that result from various pathologies, and the mind-brain relationship. Consideration of the nature of language as a specifically human phenomenon. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the natural science and technology knowledge exploration area.
  
  • LIN 1185 - Language and Gender

    (4)
    A theoretical and practical examination of gendered speech as part of social practice in the United States and other countries. Topics include approaches to the study of language and gender, policing of women’s speech, how gender emerges in grammar, vocabulary, and discourse, and the interaction of gender and speech style. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the social science knowledge exploration area. Safisfies the university general education requirements in U.S. Diversity.
  
  • LIN 2201 - Introduction to Linguistics

    (4)
    Introduction to the modern study of human language. Emphasis on the analysis of sound and structure, variation and change, and linguistic universals. A grade of (B) or higher is required for admission to a major or minor in linguistics.
  
  • LIN 2207 - Meaning in Language

    (4)
    Broad examination of how humans use language to convey meanings of various kinds, including literal, non-literal, and interpersonal meaning, and ways in which language reflects how humans think.
  
  • LIN 3301 - Linguistic Structures

    (4)
    An introduction to synchronic linguistic analysis, with structural problems in natural languages.
    Prerequisite(s): LIN 2201 
  
  • LIN 4302 - Historical Linguistics

    (4)
    Diachronic linguistic analysis: language change, dialect geography, establishment of genealogical relationships, the reconstruction of earlier stages of languages and the relationship of language change to synchronic analysis.
    Prerequisite(s): LIN 2201  with a grade of (B) or higher.
  
  • LIN 4303 - Introduction to Phonology

    (4)
    Fundamentals of phonological analysis using data from a variety of languages.
    Prerequisite(s): LIN 2201  with a grade of (B) or higher.
  
  • LIN 4304 - Introduction to Syntax

    (4)
    Fundamentals of syntactic analysis using data from a variety of languages.
    Prerequisite(s): LIN 2201  with a grade of (B) or higher.
  
  • LIN 4305 - Phonetic Theory

    (4)
    Introduction to articulatory and acoustic descriptions of spoken language, and training in the recognition of production of sounds found in languages other than English.
    Prerequisite(s): LIN 2201  with a grade of (B) or higher.
  
  • LIN 4307 - Introduction to Semantics

    (4)
    Fundamentals of semantic analysis using data from a variety of languages.
    Prerequisite(s): LIN 2201  with a grade of (B) or higher.
  
  • LIN 4312 - History of the English Language

    (4)
    Identical with ENG 3100 
    Prerequisite(s): WRT 1060  
  
  • LIN 4320 - Computer Parsing of Natural Languages

    (4)
    An examination of the syntactic and semantic properties of natural language and a survey of the techniques for computer parsing. Student projects in the computer analysis of language.
    Prerequisite(s): LIN 2201  and CSI 1300 
  
  • LIN 4350 - Linguistic Typology

    (4)
    Patterns of variation in the world’s languages; linguistic universals that provide insight into the complexity of the human language faculty.
    Prerequisite(s): LIN 2201  with a grade of (B) or higher.
  
  • LIN 4357 - Cognitive Linguistics

    (4)
    A cognitive/functional approach to grammatical theory focusing on the relation between language and cognition in the study of semantic, lexical and grammatical structure.
    Prerequisite(s): LIN 2201  or permission of instructor.
  
  • LIN 4403 - Phonological Theory

    (4)
    A presentation of theory and application of phonological analysis with emphasis on original work.
    Prerequisite(s): LIN 4303  with a grade of (C) or higher.
  
  • LIN 4404 - Syntactic Theory

    (4)
    Presentation of theory and application of syntactic analysis, with emphasis on original work.
    Prerequisite(s): LIN 4304  with a grade of (C) or higher.
  
  • LIN 4407 - Semantic Theory

    (4)
    A presentation of theory and application of semantic analysis with emphasis on original work.
    Prerequisite(s): LIN 4307  with a grade of (C) or higher.
  
  • LIN 4409 - Studies in the Structure of a Language

    (4)
    A study of the structural aspects of an individual language to be determined by the instructor.
    Prerequisite(s): LIN 4303  or LIN 4304 
  
  • LIN 4413 - Advanced Phonology

    (4)
    Advanced course in phonology with emphasis on current issues in phonological theory.
    Prerequisite(s): LIN 4403 
  
  • LIN 4414 - Advanced Syntax

    (4)
    Advanced course in snytax with emphasis on current issues in syntactic theory.
    Prerequisite(s): LIN 4404 
  
  • LIN 4417 - Advanced Semantics

    (4)
    Advanced course in semantics with emphasis on current issues in semantic theory.
    Prerequisite(s): LIN 4407 
  
  • LIN 4470 - The History of Linguistics

    (4)
    Examination of the major movements and trends in the history of linguistics from ancient India to the present. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in the major or general education, not both. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
    Prerequisite(s): senior standing and 12 credits in LIN courses numbered above 3000 including LIN 4303  and LIN 4304 
  
  • LIN 4480 - Philosophy of Language

    (4)
    Identical with PHL 4100 .
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing. LIN 2207  or one course in logic. (PHL 1070  strongly recommended).
  
  • LIN 4890 - Special Topics

    (4)
    Topics and problems selected by the instructor.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of the Department of Linguistics.
  
  • LIN 4987 - Seminar in Linguistics

    (4)
    Topics and problems selected by the instructor.
    Prerequisite(s): LIN 2201  and permission of the instructor.
  
  • LIN 4996 - Independent Study

    (2 OR 4)
    Special research projects in linguistics. Graded numerically or satisfactory/unsatisfactory by written agreement with linguistics faculty supervisor.
    Prerequisite(s): LIN 2201  and instructor permission.

Literatures in Translation

  
  • LIT 1000 - Introduction to Asian Literature

    (4)
    A survey of the four great Asian literary traditions: China, Japan, India and Middle East. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the literature knowledge exploration area.
  
  • LIT 1810 - European Literature I

    (4)
    A study of the main literary currents as reflected in continental European masterpieces up to 1850. All works read in English translations. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the literature knowledge exploration area.
  
  • LIT 1820 - European Literature II

    (4)
    A study of the main literary currents as reflected in continental European masterpieces from 1850 to the present. All works read in English translations. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the literature knowledge exploration area.
  
  • LIT 2900 - Chinese Cinema

    (4)
    A study of Chinese film as a mirror of the cultures and aesthetics of various societies. Topics to be selected by the instructor. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the arts knowledge exploration area.
  
  • LIT 2905 - Studies in Foreign Film

    (4)
    A study of film as a mirror of the cultures and aesthetics of various societies. Topics to be selected by the instructor.
  
  • LIT 2910 - Topics in Chinese Cinema

    (4)
    A study of Chinese film as a mirror of the cultures and aesthetics of various societies.  Topics to be selected by the instructor. Equivalent with LIT 2905 . Satisfies the university general education requirement in the arts knowledge exploration area.
  
  • LIT 3905 - Topics in Foreign Literature

    (4)
    A study of the main literary currents of a particular century or era of a major foreign literature. All works read in English translation. May not be used to satisfy requirements in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures. May be repeated for credit with readings from a different foreign literature in English translation.

Management

  
  • MGT 1100 - Contemporary World Business

    (4)
    This course introduces students to the global business environment. It focuses on how differences in economic systems, national culture, socio-demographics, and political orientations affect business operations. It also provides an introduction to key business activities. 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(s): completion of the university writing foundation requirement. Course is only recommended for non-SBA majors or business students who have not achieved major standing.
  
  • MGT 2350 - Commerce in Western Civilization

    (3)
    Traces the development of commerce throughout Western Civilization within the context of continuously evolving political, social, cultural and ethical institutions, philosophies and beliefs that define and legitimize the conduct of business and industry within society. The course examines the complex inter-relationships among these institutions, values and beliefs, and how these have affected the development of commerce in Western Civilization to its modern industrial form. Satisfies the general education requirement in the western civilization knowledge exploration area.
  
  • MGT 3000 - Survey of Management

    (3)
    Course covers traditional business management ideas, recent management thinking, and their application to the management functions of planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Course provides survey of topics such as goal setting, managerial decision making, design of organizations, corporate culture, and organizational change and development.
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing. Open to non-business students only.
  
  • MGT 3500 - Legal Environment of Business

    (3)
    The legal framework of business decisions. Introduction to the legal system and a survey of government regulation of business. Legal, ethical and political issues in employment, consumer protection, antitrust and business associations.
    Prerequisite(s): COM 2000  or COM 2403  with a minimum grade of (C) and junior standing.
  
  • MGT 3990 - ACHIEVE III - General Management

    (0)
    Guide students through the job search process within the General Management major.
    Prerequisite(s): major standing and SBC 1990  and SBC 2990  
    Pre/Corequisite(s): SBC 3990 
  
  • MGT 4230 - International Business

    (4)
    Analysis of the scope, structure and environment - social, cultural, political, legal, economic and technological- of international business. Emphasizes the roles played by the various business functions, in presenting an integrated view of how managers of multi-national firms cope with the complex international environment.
    Prerequisite(s): [ECN 2010  and ECN 2000  or ECN 2020 ] or ECN 2100 , junior standing students without major standing in the SBA must have a cumulative GPA of 2.6 or better to take this class. Non-Business Students may be able to register for this course as part of an approved SBA minor, with the permission of the minor coordinator.
  
  • MGT 4250 - Global Business Strategy

    (4)
    The course is developed as a capstone to the undergraduate international management minor, where all facets of knowledge acquired through foundational classes is used to analyze, assess, and formulate strategic plans to address the complex issues in the global marketplace.
    Prerequisite(s): MGT 4230  with a minimum grade of (C), junior standing and students without major standing in the SBA must have a cumulative GPA of 2.6 or better to take this class. Non-Business Students may be able to register for this course as part of an approved SBA minor, with the permission of the minor coordinator.
  
  • MGT 4350 - Management Strategies and Policies

    (3)
    Covers the concepts, methodologies and analytical tools used by managers to formulate and implement a firm’s strategy. This course also explores the complexities of a firm’s internal and external environment and applies knowledge from economics, accounting, finance, POM, marketing, HRM and organization behavior to understand appropriate competitive behavior and resultant firm performance. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education or in the major, not both. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
    Prerequisite(s): [WRT 3082  or ENG 3110 ] and MKT 3020 , ORG 3310 , FIN 3220 , POM 3430  with a minimum grade of (C) in each course, major standing and senior standing. One of the five prerequisites for this course may be taken concurrently with MGT 4350. For SBA majors only.
  
  • MGT 4540 - Business Entities

    (3)
    This course emphasizes appropriate selection, formation and operation of the six basic forms of business entity organization. Particular focus is upon issues such as insurance, licensing, capitalization, valuation, distributions, redemptions, formation documentation, annual reporting, state and federal taxation, dissolution, choosing professional assistance, intellectual property, restrictive covenants, employment handbooks, employment agreements, common operating documents, and federal laws affecting entity operation. Students without major standing in the SBA must have a cumulative GPA of 2.6 or better to take this class.
    Prerequisite(s): Business students: Major standing with a minimum grade of (C). Non-Business Students: may be able to register for this course as part of an approved SBA minor, with the permission of the minor coordinator.
  
  • MGT 4700 - Business Management Ethics

    (4)
    This course will examine business ethics from a management perspective. Both duty-based and outcome based ethical theories will be discussed. Students will utilize behavioral ethics theories to find solutions for unethical behavior in the workplace. Ethical decision making models will be explored and a concentration on stakeholders will be emphasized.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and students without major standing in the SBA must have a cumulative GPA of 2.6 or better to take this class.
  
  • MGT 4900 - Seminar: Current Business Topics

    (1 TO 4)
    The analysis of topics of current interest in management. Outside faculty and managers may participate in the seminar as an integral part of the course. May be repeated for a total of 8 credits.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and students without major standing in the SBA must have a cumulative GPA of 2.6 or better to take this class. Additional prerequisites may be required depending on the type of course being offered.
  
  • MGT 4996 - Independent Study

    (1 TO 4)
    Qualified and highly motivated students may engage in individual research, directed readings or group study under the supervision of a faculty member. Offered every term. May be repeated for a total of 8 credits.
    Prerequisite(s): an overall GPA of (B) or better, junior standing, major standing in the SBA and an approved contract prior to registration.

Management Information Systems

  
  • MIS 1000 - Business Problem Solving with Information Technology

    (3)
    Introduction to the use of information technology in business problem solving and business modeling. Includes hands-on exercises using Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access), Web browsers, and HTML.
  
  • MIS 1050 - Web Technologies for Managing Information Resources

    (3)
    This course focuses on harnessing the Web for business and personal goals. Students learn how to plan, design, implement, and manage Web sites, on their own domains. The course examines Web technologies such as HTML and CSS, organizing components for productivity, and the responsible use of Web technology. Course includes hands-on projects. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the natural science and technology knowledge exploration area. 
  
  • MIS 3000 - Management Information Systems

    (3)
    This course shows how information technology can improve business processes and help managers be more effective decision makers. Topics include network functions, database management and decision support. Students cannot receive credit for both MIS 3000 and MIS 3010 . MIS 3000 and MIS 3010  are mutually exclusive.
    Prerequisite(s): MIS 1000  or CSI 1200  with a minimum grade of (C) in each course and sophomore standing.
  
  • MIS 3010 - Survey of Management Information Systems

    (3)
    Course focuses on the use of information systems in business. Topics include components, types and development of information systems, and uses and benefits of information systems. Relevant technology issues such as security, privacy and ethics will also be introduced. Business majors, pre-business students and business-undecided students cannot take this course. Offered each fall.
    Prerequisite(s): sophomore standing with a minimum grade of (C).
  
  • MIS 3020 - Information Systems and Healthcare Informatics

    (3)
    Introduces students to the nature of healthcare data and healthcare information management by focusing on the use of information systems in healthcare. Topics include: components, types and development of information systems in healthcare. Relevant information technology issues such as security, privacy and ethics will also be introduced.
    Prerequisite(s): CSI 1200  or MIS 1000  with a minimum grade of (C) in each course.
  
  • MIS 3050 - Information Technology Foundations

    (3)
    Covers the technology at the heart of information systems. Topics include operating systems, programming and networks. Includes hands-on projects.
    Prerequisite(s): MIS 1000  or CSI 1200  with a minimum grade of (C).
  
  • MIS 3130 - Information and Data Management

    (3)
    This course introduces the basics of information generation, management, and dissemination using spreadsheets and databases to support managerial decision-making. Students will study the principles of data modeling, the database development process, entity-relationship model, relational database and SQL. Developing database applications using modern software tools will be emphasized. Students will also examine data warehouses, as well as challenges in large-scale data integration. Course involves hands-on work and students complete case studies and projects, both individually and in teams.
    Prerequisite(s): MTH 1555  and EGR 1400  (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of (C) in each course.
  
  • MIS 3140 - Business Database Systems

    (3)
    This course discusses the basic concepts in data management and the techniques used to design, implement and maintain modern database applications. It covers various approaches to data modeling, such as entity-relationship diagramming and object modeling with UML. The course also focuses on designing relational databases from data models, querying designing forms, and generating reports. Students are also exposed to contemporary topics such as data warehousing, data mining, and web databases. Includes projects.
    Prerequisite(s): MIS 3000  or MIS 3010 , and MIS 3050  with a minimum grade of (C).  MIS 3050  may be taken concurrently.
  
  • MIS 3990 - ACHIEVE III - Management Information Systems

    (0)
    Guide students through job search process within the Management Information Systems major.
    Prerequisite(s): major standing and SBC 1990  and SBC 2990  
    Pre/Corequisite(s): SBC 3990  
  
  • MIS 4050 - Business Systems Analysis and Design

    (3)
    Introduces the software development life cycle and information requirements analysis. Examines process modeling with UML methods and use case analysis. Exposes students to contemporary methodologies for the analysis, design, and development of information systems. Emphasizes system design (translating requirements specifications and process models into design specifications using object-oriented techniques), interface design, and software testing. Includes projects.
    Prerequisite(s): MIS 3050  and MIS 3140  with a minimum grade of (C) in each course.
  
  • MIS 4060 - Managing Information Projects

    (3)
    Examines issues involved in managing information projects including project scheduling, measurement, assessment, budgeting and human resource management issues.
    Prerequisite(s): MIS 4050  with a minimum grade of (C) and major standing.
  
  • MIS 4130 - Networks

    (3)
    Technology, design, management, and use of data, voice, image, and video communication networks. Topics include local area networks, wide area networks, telephone systems, electronic mail, transborder data flows and communications protocols. Includes exercises using various network configurations.
    Prerequisite(s): MIS 3000  or MIS 3010  and MIS 3050  with a minimum grade of (C) in each course.
  
  • MIS 4140 - Information Security Lab

    (3)
    This course seeks to improve the students’ understanding of the field of information security and assurance with coverage of recent innovations and methodologies for security infrastructure design and implementation, computer forensics, risk assessment and analysis of security requirements of a business operation, while allowing them to apply the basics of their security knowledge in a hands-on laboratory environment.
    Prerequisite(s): MIS 3000  or MIS 3010  and MIS 3050  with a minimum grade of (C) in each course.
  
  • MIS 4170 - Practical Cyber Security Fundamentals

    (3)
    This course introduces a Cyber Security Framework that organizations can use to implement a sound information security program. It will provide hands-on experience with tools, techniques and processes including lab exercises, demos, case studies and homework assignments.  Emphasis on how to interpret an information security framework and build it into a measurable and effective security program.
    Prerequisite(s): MIS 3000  or MIS 3010  and MIS 3050  with a minimum grade of (C) in each course
  
  • MIS 4180 - IS Risk Analysis and Controls Development

    (3)
    This course introduces the fundamental concepts and techniques for conducting risk analysis of an information system and, then, developing security controls for the system. The major topics include information assets classification, risk identification, risk assessment, security controls design, security control implementation, and maintenance and monitoring. Involves projects.
    Prerequisite(s): MIS 3000   or MIS 3010  and MIS 3050  with a minimum grade of (C) in each course.
  
  • MIS 4200 - Electronic Commerce

    (3)
    This course provides students with an analytical and technical framework to understand the emerging world of e-commerce. Topics include the complexities of the marketplace, design and implementation of an Internet business, and issues surrounding privacy, security, and the protection of intellectual property on the Internet.
    Prerequisite(s): MIS 3050  with a minimum grade of (C).
  
  • MIS 4220 - Business Object Development

    (3)
    The primary focus of the course is on the principles and applications of object-oriented methods in information systems. Object-oriented concepts and software design and programming principles will be introduced. The purpose of the course is to train students to write reasonably complex business application programs using higher level languages such as Java.
    Prerequisite(s): MIS 3000  and MIS 3050  with a minimum grade of (C) in each course.
  
  • MIS 4240 - Business Application Architecture

    (3)
    This course focuses on issues related to server-side aspects of web-based applications. It introduces several solution architectures and their relative advantages and disadvantages. Server-side technologies are introduced, such as Java Servlets, Java Server Pages and Java Beans. This project-based course allows students to design and build server-side applications.
    Prerequisite(s): MIS 4220  with a minimum grade of (C).
  
  • MIS 4260 - Business Application Technology

    (3)
    Students develop business applications with current tools. Topics include client/server systems, user interaction, validation, event-driven programming, and interacting with databases. The course emphasizes hands-on projects.
    Prerequisite(s): MIS 3050  with a minimum grade of (C).
  
  • MIS 4410 - Operations Analytics

    (3)
    This course focuses on modeling and analyzing business operations using computer simulation including discrete event, Monte-Carlo, and systems dynamics. Topics include simulation modeling, input and output analysis, and managing simulation projects. The course includes hands-on work related to application of computer simulation modeling in the context of managerial decision making under uncertainty and designing business processes. Cross-listed with POM 4410 .
    Prerequisite(s): QMM 2410  and POM 3430  with a minimum grade of (C) in each course.
  
  • MIS 4460 - Business Analytics

    (3)
    Introduces a range of topics, tools and technologies for modeling, analysis and visualization of business related data using spreadsheets. In addition to providing an introduction to more advanced analytics techniques such as simulation, optimization and data mining, students learn the basics of Excel VBA programming for creating spreadsheet based analysis tools.
    Prerequisite(s): QMM 2410  or EGR 2600  or STA 2221  or STA 2226  with a minimum grade of (C).
  
  • MIS 4470 - Practical Computing for Data Analytics

    (3)
    This course provides hands-on experience necessary to analyze and identify patterns and insights from large business data sets. Programmatic analytical tools such as R, Python and SAS will be introduced. Data warehousing and analytics tasks such as data acquisition, data cleansing and preparation, analysis and visualization and communication of the results will be emphasized. Students will also be exposed to building, training and testing various machine learning, data mining and statistical models.
    Prerequisite(s): QMM 2410  or STA 2226  and (MIS 3050  or MIS 4460 ) or EGR 1400  with a minimum grade of (C) in both courses.
  
  • MIS 4500 - Web Analytics

    (3)
    This course will introduce web analytics terminology and the implementation of various web analytics tools. It will also examine the analysis/interpretation of web metrics data, the implementation and measurement of web marketing strategies, and how to take action based on web metrics. The course work will include case studies, data analysis and interpretation, and the implementation of web analytics tools on sample websites.
    Prerequisite(s): MIS 3000  or MIS 3010  with a minimum grade of (C).
  
  • MIS 4520 - Computer and Network Security

    (3)
    This course focuses on fundamentals of network and computer security technologies. It also explores management and implementation of these technologies in multi-user computer systems (such as LANs) and distributed computer systems (such as the Internet). The course may be taken by either undergraduate or graduate students.
    Prerequisite(s): MIS 3050 
  
  • MIS 4560 - Introduction to Data Science

    (3)
    This course will survey the foundational topics in data science by introducing data analytics tools and modeling techniques used for solving business management and decision making problems. The main focus of this course will be on data mining, predictive modeling, data visualization, classification, clustering, and decision support. By the end of this course, students should be able to prepare data for mining, set up classification and clustering data mining tools, and understand the advantages and pitfalls of different modeling techniques.
    Prerequisite(s): QMM 2410  or EGR 2600  or STA 2221  or STA 2226  with a minimum grade of (C). Knowledge of Excel recommended.
  
  • MIS 4700 - IS Security

    (3)
    This course addresses issues pertaining to ensuring the security of organizational and personal information systems. Topics include: cryptography, analysis of threats, problems particular to networks, vulnerability and risk assessment, identification and authentication, certificates, credentials, organizational security policies, and the human factors.
    Prerequisite(s): MIS 3000  or MIS 3010  and MIS 3050  with a minimum grade of (C) in each course.
  
  • MIS 4750 - Mobile Security and Secure Application Development

    (3)
    This course presents fundamental concepts of wireless security and the use of mobile apps in organizations. It introduces how to design and code secure mobile apps with PHP and SQL. Involves projects.
    Prerequisite(s): MIS 3000  or MIS 3010  and MIS 3050  with a minimum grade of (C) in each course.
  
  • MIS 4900 - Special Topics in MIS

    (3)
    A class in a topic of interest to a faculty member such as ecommerce, artificial intelligence, Java or ethics. Topics vary. See Schedule of Classes for current offerings. May be repeated for a total of six credits as long as topic is different.
    Prerequisite(s): MIS 3000  and MIS 3050  with a minimum grade of (C) in each course.
  
  • MIS 4996 - Independent Study

    (1 TO 3)
    Qualified and highly motivated students may engage in individual research, directed readings or group study under the supervision of a faculty member. Offered every term. May be repeated for a total of six credits.
    Prerequisite(s): overall (3.0) GPA and approved contract.

Marketing

  
  • MKT 3000 - Survey of Marketing

    (3)
    This course introduces students to marketing from multiple perspectives: societal, managerial, business, not-for-profit, etc. Serves as foundation to the introductory marketing course if the student opts for a marketing major later. Course is not open to students who are pre-business, business undecided, or business majors. No credit can be earned for this class when students have taken MKT 3020  (i.e, MKT 3020  and MKT 3000 are mutually exclusive).
    Prerequisite(s): sophomore standing.
  
  • MKT 3020 - Marketing

    (3)
    Analysis of the principles of marketing, marketing concepts and trends, and their relationship to other business principles. Special emphasis is placed on the study of the marketing mix. Sophomore standing or higher is required. Students without major standing in the SBA must have a cumulative GPA of 2.6 or better to take this class. No credit can be earned for this class when students have taken MKT 3000  (i.e, MKT 3020 and MKT 3000  are mutually exclusive).
    Prerequisite(s): (ECN 1500  or ECN 2010  or ECN 2100 ) and WRT 1060  with a minimum grade of (C) in each course and sophomore standing or higher.
  
  • MKT 3990 - ACHIEVE III - Marketing

    (0)
    Guide students through the job search process within the marketing major.
    Prerequisite(s): major standing and SBC 1990  and SBC 2990  
    Pre/Corequisite(s): SBC 3990 
  
  • MKT 4040 - Consumer Behavior

    (4)
    Study of factors influencing consumer behavior, structuring and managerial use of consumer decision-making models. Examination of social, psychological and economic variables of buying behavior, including learning, motivation, attitude, personality, small group dynamics, demographic and economic factors and culture.
    Prerequisite(s): MKT 3020  with a minimum grade of (C), junior standing and students without major standing in the SBA must have a cumulative GPA of 2.6 or better to take this class.
  
  • MKT 4050 - Marketing Research

    (4)
    Focuses on the generation and management of information in marketing decisions. Covers the evaluation of marketing information, how it is acquired and used, the manager’s role in market research and the researcher’s role in supplying marketing information.
    Prerequisite(s): MKT 3020 , MKT 4040 , and QMM 2410  with a minimum grade of (C) in each course, junior standing and students without major standing in the SBA must have a cumulative GPA of 2.6 or better to take this class. MKT 4040  may be taken concurrently with MKT 4050.
  
  • MKT 4060 - Integrated Marketing Communications

    (3)
    A review of the selection and integration of advertising, promotion, public relations and personal selling budgets. Focused on understanding the whole process from planning to evaluating campaign results.
    Prerequisite(s): MKT 3020  with a minimum grade of (C), junior standing and students without major standing in the SBA must have a cumulative GPA of 2.6 or better to take this class.
  
  • MKT 4210 - Distribution Channels Management and Retailing

    (3)
    This course focuses on the management of inter-organizational channel systems. Distribution channels will be analyzed as social, economic and political systems. Special attention will be given to channel behavior, the role of the marketing mix in channel management, and the management of retailing efforts. As a part of this course, students will be exposed to distribution channels management practices and retailing through a variety of teaching approaches. This course seeks to foster the development of strategic channel management skills.
    Prerequisite(s): MKT 3020  with a minimum grade of (C), junior standing and students without major standing in the SBA must have a cumulative GPA of 2.6 or better to take this class.
  
  • MKT 4220 - Marketing Logistics and Supply Chain Management

    (3)
    The focus of this course will be on the various dimensions of logistics, which together constitute a very large part of supply chain management. As a part of this course, Participants will be exposed to logistics management practices through a variety of teaching approaches. This course seeks to foster the development of logistics management skills that contribute to the development of strategic supply chain management skills.
    Prerequisite(s): MKT 3020  with a minimum grade of (C), junior standing and students without major standing in the SBA must have a cumulative GPA of 2.6 or better to take this class.
  
  • MKT 4300 - Personal Selling

    (3)
    Focuses on the activities of personal selling in consumer and industrial markets. Emphasis is on the processes salespeople should follow when interacting with customers and prospects to ensure the needs of customers are successfully met.
    Prerequisite(s): MKT 3020  with a minimum grade of (C), junior standing and students without major standing in the SBA must have a cumulative GPA of 2.6 or better to take this class.
  
  • MKT 4500 - International Marketing

    (3)
    The application of marketing principles to problems associated with marketing products and services to different nations. Cases in international marketing will be analyzed.
    Prerequisite(s): MKT 3020  with a minimum grade of (C), junior standing and students without major standing in the SBA must have a cumulative GPA of 2.6 or better to take this class.
 

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