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2019-2020 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions

The courses listed below are all active courses in the course inventory. Students should refer to the Class Schedule or the appropriate academic department to inquire about course offerings.
 
  

  • MATH 561 - Mathematical Statistics and Probability I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Theory and methods in probability and statistics. Important distributions, transform methods, limit theorems, hypothesis testing, Bayesian methods. Applications. Directed reading and/or research project required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 561 and MATH 431, STAT 431, or STAT 561.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 562 - Mathematical Statistics and Probability II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Theory and methods in probability and statistics. Important distributions, transform methods, limit theorems, hypothesis testing, Bayesian methods. Applications. Directed reading and/or research project required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 562 and MATH 432, STAT 432, or STAT 562.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 576 - Introduction to Topology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Fundamental concepts of point-set topology, topological spaces, metric spaces, continuous mappings, separation axioms, compactness, and connectedness. Product Spaces. Directed reading and/or research project required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 576 and MATH 446.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 583 - Topics in Applied Analysis (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Selected topics in mathematics such as Fourier analysis, complex variables, advanced linear algebra, advanced differential equations, vector analysis, and combinatorics. Independent readings and presentations required.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 9 credit hours. No duplicate credit for MATH 583 and MATH 453.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 591 - History of Mathematics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    This course covers topics in the development of mathematics from ancient Sumeria (development of counting and arithmetic) to 1993 (proof of the Fermat-Wiles theorem). Directed reading and/or a research project is required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 591 and MATH 461.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 599 - Topics in Mathematics (Lec. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Description
    Current topics in mathematics. May be offered as a workshop. Independent readings and presentations.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 9 credit hours. No duplicate credit for MATH 599 and MATH 469 of the same topic.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • MATH 601 - Special Problems and Research (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Designed to develop the student’s ability to utilize available mathematical literature and to strengthen the ability to pursue individual research in a specific area of mathematics.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 601 and CSCI 601.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 602 - Introduction to the Theory of Numbers (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Divisibility, primes, congruencies, quadratic residues, numerical functions, recurrence functions. Diophantine equations, continued fractions, distribution of primes.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 603 - Selections from Advanced Mathematics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Notes
    May be repeated to accrue a total of 6 credit hours.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 606 - Topics in Topology and Geometry (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Selected topics from topology and geometry such as graph theory, homotopy theory, homology theory, non-Euclidean geometry, differential geometry, transformational geometry.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 9 credit hours.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 610 - Mathematical Analysis-Real Variables I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Systematic study of the theorems, problems, and applications of functions over metric spaces and Rn.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 411, MATH 541, or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 611 - Mathematical Analysis-Real Variables II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Continuation of the systematic study of the theorems, problems, and applications of functions over metric spaces and Rn.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 610 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 612 - Mathematical Analysis-Complex Variables I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Development of classical complex analysis.  Topics may include fundamental concepts of complex arithmetic, topology of the complex plane and Riemann sphere, analytic functions and Cauchy’s Theorem, harmonic functions, complex integration, and/or Cauchy’s Integral Formula.

     

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 411, MATH 541, or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 613 - Mathematical Analysis-Complex Variables II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Further development of classical complex analysis.  Topics may include residue theory, conformal mappings, Mobius transformations, Riemann Mapping Theorem, classification of singularities, and/or Laurent series.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 612 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 615 - Introduction to Functional Analysis (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    The theory of normed linear spaces and the linear mappings between such spaces.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 411, MATH 541, or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 621 - Topics in Modern Abstract Algebra I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Selected topics in algebra which may include Group Theory, Ring Theory, Field Theory, Coding Theory, Semigroup Theory, and/or Galois Theory.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 421, MATH 551, or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 622 - Topics in Modern Abstract Algebra II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Selected topics in algebra which may include Group Theory, Ring Theory, Field Theory, Coding Theory, Semigroup Theory, and/or Galois Theory.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 621 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 624 - Topics in Mathematics for Elementary and Middle School Teachers (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Selected topics from the Mathematical Sciences for elementary and middle school teachers.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 9 credit hours. Credits for this course may not be applied toward a degree.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 625 - Topics in Mathematics for Secondary Teachers (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Selected topics from the Mathematical Sciences for secondary teachers.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 9 credit hours. Credits for this course may not be applied toward a degree.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 641 - Topics in Numerical Analysis (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Selected topics in advanced numerical analysis.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 641 and CSCI 641.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 651 - Matrix Theory and Applications I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Topics from matrix theory with emphasis on techniques useful for applications. Matrices, determinants, orthogonality, some linear algebra, material on canonical forms. Advanced statistical applications.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 652 - Matrix Theory and Applications II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Topics from matrix theory with emphasis on techniques useful for applications. Matrices, determinants, orthogonality, some linear algebra, material on canonical forms. Advanced statistical applications.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 665 - Topics in Mathematical Analysis for Secondary Teachers (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Selected topics in mathematical analysis chosen to prepare secondary teachers for courses in precalculus and calculus.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 9 credit hours.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MATH 695 - Teaching Assistant Training Seminar (Cr. 1)

    Description
    Seminar on the preparation and techniques for communicating Mathematical Sciences principles and concepts, in college courses.

    Notes
    Credits for this course may not be applied toward a mathematical sciences degree.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Cr. 1
  

  • MATH 699 - Thesis (Cr. 3-6)

    Description
    Student must register for the thesis course during each regular semester the thesis is in progress. Student must be enrolled in Thesis the semester the thesis is completed and approved by the examining committee.

    Notes
    May be repeated to accrue a total of 12 credit hours, but only 6 credit hours may be applied toward a mathematical sciences degree.

    Cr. 3-6
  

  • MCOM 131 - Introduction to Mass Communication (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    LCCN: CCOM 1113, Introduction to Mass Media

    Description
    Role of mass media in society, including newspapers, radio, television, advertising, public relations, and the Internet. Covers the basic functions of these media and their impact on American society, politics, and culture.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MCOM 131 and MCOM 132, SOCL 131, or SOCL 132.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MCOM 210 - Writing for the Media (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Introduction to and preparation in writing for a diversity of formats, to include newswriting, broadcast writing, and writing for advertising and public relations.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 102.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MCOM 231 - Production Across Media (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Producing content across a diversity of media formats.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MCOM 261 - Introduction to Public Relations (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Principles and processes of public relations including history and development, research methods, programming, and evaluation. Special publics, public relations law, and media relations.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MCOM 261 and SPCH 251.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 102 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MCOM 311 - Writing for Television and New Media (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Preparation in writing for a diversity of television and new media formats, to include scripts, advertisements, and social media.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MCOM 311 and MCOM 211.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MCOM 131, MCOM 210, and MCOM 231.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MCOM 312 - Newswriting (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Theory and practice of investigating and writing news across media.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MCOM 312 and MCOM 212 or MCOM 315.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MCOM 131, MCOM 210, and MCOM 231.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MCOM 333 - Management in New Media (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Current practices in management and marketing of new media outlets. Special emphasis on the World Wide Web and social media.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MCOM 333 and MCOM 444.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MCOM 131, MCOM 210, and MCOM 231.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MCOM 338 - Writing for Public Relations (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Writing news releases, memos and letters, newsletters and brochures, reports and proposals, speeches and scripts.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MCOM 131, MCOM 210, MCOM 231, and MCOM 261.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MCOM 340 - Advanced Production (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Advanced techniques in producing content across a diversity of media formats.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MCOM 231.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MCOM 343 - News Production (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Development of news content for distribution to the audience, with special attention to desktop publishing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MCOM 347 - Advanced Newswriting (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Advanced theory and practice of investigating news across the media, including writing feature news stories.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MCOM 312.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MCOM 353 - Ethics in the Mass Media (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Ethical dimensions of mass media practices in journalism, advertising and public relations. Special attention will be given to moral reasoning using major ethical theories, the philosophical presuppositions of freedom of the press, claims for a unique moral status by media professionals, and case studies drawn from professional practice. Includes public speaking component.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MCOM 355 - Emerging Media Practices (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    An examination of important emerging technological practices in the field of mass communication.  

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MCOM 355 and ART 307.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MCOM 131, MCOM 210, and MCOM 231.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MCOM 371 - Public Relations Case Studies (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Case study approach to the practice of public relations as related to business and industry, unions, voluntary agencies, politics, and education.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MCOM 371 and SPCH 351.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MCOM 131, MCOM 210, MCOM 231, and MCOM 261.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MCOM 375 - Mass Media History (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Survey of the historical development of newspapers, radio, and television and their impact on political and social institutions in America. Special attention will be given to the historical development of news coverage.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MCOM 375 and HIST 375.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MCOM 385 - Diversity and Intercultural Communication (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Intercultural sensitivity, empathy, and cross-cultural communication. Questions and practices of diversity as they manifest themselves in local and global media and social contexts.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MCOM 400 - Seminar in Professional Practices (Lec. 1, Cr. 1)

    Description
    Seminar in professional practices for students during final semester.

    Notes
    For mass communication majors only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and permission of department head.

    Lec. 1 Cr. 1

    CAP NYF
  

  • MCOM 409 - Journalism Practices (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Advanced writing course with an emphasis on reporting, writing, and editing for print and the Web.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MCOM 312, MCOM 343, and MCOM 347.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MCOM 419 - Multimedia News Practices (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Collaborative video production work across concentrations focusing on a variety of forms of media. 

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MCOM 131, MCOM 210, and MCOM 231.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MCOM 442 - Media Law and Ethics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    A study of the application of principles of law to the mass media and to the freedom of information with emphasis on the First Amendment and the ethical dimensions of mass media practices in professions related to mass communication. 

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MCOM 462 - Public Relations Media Campaign Strategy (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Coordination of the factors comprising campaigns, including detailed analysis, budgeting, and execution of media plans. Preparation and presentation of a public relations campaign plan. Includes public speaking component.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MCOM 462 and SPCH 452.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MCOM 338 and MCOM 371.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MCOM 475 - Web Publishing (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    HTML, CSS, and web site creation principles using professional-level software.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MCOM 475 and ART 475.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MCOM 355.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MCOM 476 - Principles of Multimedia Design and Production (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Principles of multimedia design and production.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MCOM 476 and ART 476.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MCOM 475.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MCOM 481 - Mass Communication Theory and Research (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Theoretical and philosophical approaches to media research, both qualitative and quantitative.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MCOM 491 - Internship in Communication (Cr. 3)

    Description
    Practical experience in a communication field. Internships require a minimum of 120 hours of working experience under professional supervision.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 6 credit hours.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): (15 credit hours of COMM or MCOM) and permission of department head.

    Cr. 3

    INT
  

  • MCOM 495 - Special Topics in Mass Communication (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Current trends and issues in mass communication.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 6 credit hours.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): (15 credit hours of COMM or MCOM) or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MCOM 496 - Independent Study (Cr. 3)

    Description
    Independent research into special topics.

    Notes
    Students must present proposed studies to department head for approval. May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 6 credit hours.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): (12 credit hours of COMM or MCOM) and permission of department head.

    Cr. 3
  

  • MEEN 316 - Strength of Materials Laboratory (Lab. 3, Cr. 1)

    Description
    Introduction to the analysis of experimental data, basic electrical measurements using the Wheatstone bridge, mechanical and optical strain measurement techniques. Laboratory tests supplementing the theory in ENGR 305.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 202 and ENGR 205.

    Lab. 3 Cr. 1
  

  • MEEN 321 - Dynamics of Machinery (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Kinetics, kinematics, and dynamics of various machine components and assemblies; balancing; critical speeds; torsional vibrations of rotating masses.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 202 and ENGR 205.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MEEN 330 - System Dynamics and Simulation (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Modeling of dynamic systems using transfer function and state space methods, time and frequency responses of dynamic systems, finite element and finite difference simulations.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 211, ENGR 311, MATH 301, and MATH 322.
    Corequisite(s): ENGR 315.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MEEN 402 - Machine Design (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Static and fatigue failure theories. Surface failure theory. Analysis of failed machine parts introduced as a tool to improve future designs. Design of machine elements and how they fit into the overall design of machines.  

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 202, ENGR 205, and ENGR 206.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MEEN 407 - Gas Dynamics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Compressible flow including isentropic flow and normal shock waves. Applications include the flow of gases in ducts, nozzles, diffusers, and compressors.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MEEN 407 and MEEN 507.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 311 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MEEN 409 - Advanced Thermodynamics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Advanced study of the fundamental laws of thermodynamics with mechanical engineering applications.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MEEN 409 and MEEN 309.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 207.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MEEN 414 - Mechanical Vibrations (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Oscillatory motion in general, free vibration without and with damping, harmonically excited motion, two degrees and multidegrees of freedom system.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MEEN 330.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MEEN 415 - Heat Flow Laboratory (Lab. 3, Cr. 1)

    Description
    Quantitative study of operations involving heat, mass, and flow transfer; comparing actual operation of equipment with theory.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 315.
    Corequisite(s): MEEN 409.

    Lab. 3 Cr. 1
  

  • MEEN 423 - Theory and Applications of Numerical Modeling and Simulation (Lec. 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Basic construction of approximate solutions using finite-element and finite-difference methods, applications of FEM and FDM to strain/stress analysis, buckling, vibration analysis, fatigue, single and multi-phase fluid dynamics, aerodynamics, heat transfer, thermal dynamics, and chemical reactions. Research projects are required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MEEN 423 and CIEN 423, CIEN 523, ENGR 423, ENGR 523, or MEEN 523.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): ([CIEN 308 or MEEN 402], ENGR 311, and MATH 322) or permission of department head.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MEEN 436 - Turbomachinery (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Study of those devices in which energy is transferred to or from continuously flowing fluid by the dynamic action of a moving vane.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MEEN 436 and MEEN 335 or MEEN 536.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): (ENGR 315 and MEEN 409) or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MEEN 451 - Design of Heat Exchangers (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Functions for considering effect of variable fluid properties. Calculations of pressure losses, analytical solutions, experimental methods.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MEEN 451 and CHEG 450, CHEG 550, CHEN 450, CHEN 550, ENGR 451, ENGR 551, MEEN 450, MEEN 550, or MEEN 551.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): ([CHEN 311 or MEEN 409], ENGR 311, and ENGR 315) or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MEEN 455 - Engineering Acoustics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Generation, transmission, and reception of sound. Equipment noise sources and control. Analysis and design of noise control systems, including vibration isolation, silencers, room acoustic treatment and acoustic barriers.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MEEN 455 and CIEN 455, CIEN 555, ENGR 455, ENGR 555, or MEEN 555.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): (ENGR 202 and MATH 301) or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MEEN 507 - Gas Dynamics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Compressible flow including isentropic flow and normal shock waves. Applications include the flow of gases in ducts, nozzles, diffusers, and compressors.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MEEN 507 and MEEN 407.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 311 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MEEN 523 - Theory and Applications of Numerical Modeling and Simulation (Lec. 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Basic construction of approximate solutions using finite-element and finite-difference methods, applications of FEM and FDM to strain/stress analysis, buckling, vibration analysis, fatigue, single and multi-phase fluid dynamics, aerodynamics, heat transfer, thermal dynamics, and chemical reactions. Research projects are required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MEEN 523 and CIEN 423, CIEN 523, ENGR 423, ENGR 523, or MEEN 423.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): ([CIEN 308 or MEEN 402], ENGR 311, and MATH 322) or permission of department head.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MEEN 536 - Turbomachinery (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Study of those devices in which energy is transferred to or from continuously flowing fluid by the dynamic action of a moving vane. Term paper and class presentation are required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MEEN 536 and MEEN 335 or MEEN 436.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): (ENGR 315 and MEEN 409) or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MEEN 551 - Design of Heat Exchangers (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Effect of variable fluid properties, pressure losses, analytical solutions, and experimental methods. Term paper and class presentation is required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MEEN 551 and CHEG 450, CHEG 550, CHEN 450, CHEN 550, ENGR 451, ENGR 551, MEEN 450, MEEN 451, or MEEN 550.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): ([CHEN 311 or MEEN 409], ENGR 311, and ENGR 315) or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MEEN 555 - Engineering Acoustics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Generation, transmission, and reception of sound. Equipment noise sources and control. Analysis and design of noise control systems, including vibration isolation, silencers, room acoustic treatment and acoustic barriers. Assignments in advanced academic content. Term project required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MEEN 555 and CIEN 455, CIEN 555, ENGR 455, ENGR 555, or MEEN 455.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites

    Prerequisite(s): (ENGR 202 and MATH 301) or permission of department head.

     
     


    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MEEN 604 - Advanced Signal Processing (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Discrete Fourier analysis, short-time Fourier transform, Gabor transform, time-variant filters, fundamentals of wavelet transform.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MEEN 604 and ELEN 604.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): ELEN 404, ELEN 504, or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MEEN 620 - Advanced Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering (Cr. 1-3)

    Description
    Advanced special topics in mechanical engineering.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 6 credit hours.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Cr. 1-3
  

  • MEEN 627 - Advanced Dynamics-Modeling and Analysis (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Classical dynamics with emphasis on obtaining mathematical models of dynamic systems which are employed in the analysis of dynamic behavior and design synthesis.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MEEN 635 - Computational Fluid Dynamics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Introduction of numerical methods to solve fluid dynamics and heat transfer problems. Discretization of Navier-Stokes equations. Numerical scheme analysis.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MEEN 635 and CHEG 635, CHEN 635, CIEN 635, or ENGR 635.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 311 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MEEN 641 - Advanced Fluid Mechanics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Motion of ideal, Newtonian, and non-Newtonian fluids. Continuity and Navier-Stokes equations. Turbulence and boundary-layer theories. Flow through conduits, porous media, packed beds, and process equipment. Multiphase flow. Bubble and particle mechanics.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MEEN 641 and CHEG 641, CHEN 641, CIEN 641, or ENGR 641.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 311 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MGMT 300 - Management Concepts and Practices (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    LCCN: CMGM 3103, Principles of Management (Upper Level)

    Description
    Survey of administrative and behavioral processes fundamental to successfully operating various types of enterprises. Focuses on the management functions of planning, organizing, leading and controlling and how management functions are impacted by domestic and global environmental factors.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 102 (with a grade of C or better), (MATH 130 [with a grade of C or better], MATH 231, or STAT 231), and Junior standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    NYF
  

  • MGMT 310 - Introduction to Human Resource Management (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    LCCN: CMGM 3313, Human Resource Management (Upper Level)

    Description
    Foundations of human resource management (HRM). Topics include overview of HRM activities, organization, and strategies; overview of strategies and planning; monitoring and measuring effectiveness; diversity and global implications; ethics in HRM; and the work environment.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 102 (with a grade of C or better), MATH 130 (with a grade of C or better), [MATH 231 (with a grade of C or better) or STAT 231 (with a grade of C or better)], and junior standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MGMT 312 - Employment Law (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Overview of employment laws. Topics include labor laws, occupational safety laws, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, and unlawful harassment.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 310 (with a grade of C or better) and junior standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MGMT 315 - Staffing, Recruiting, and Performance Management (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Human resource’s role in staffing management, performance management, recruitment, and selection.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 310 (with a grade of C or better) and junior standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MGMT 330 - Organizational Behavior (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    LCCN: CMGM 4103, Organizational Behavior (Upper Level)

    Description
    Examines individual, group, and organizational structure influences on behavior within organizations and the implications of organizational effectiveness: decision making, business ethics, job-related attitudes, personality and values , perception, motivation, leadership, communications, power and politics, conflicts, organizational structure, and culture topics.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 102 (with a grade of C or better), (MATH 130 [with a grade of C or better], MATH 231, or STAT 231), and Junior standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MGMT 343 - Managing the Diverse Workplace (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Fundamentals of managing a demographically and culturally diverse workplace including the challenges and potential benefits of various forms of diversity.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): BADM 218, MGMT 300, and Junior standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MGMT 345 - Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Frameworks for ethical decision-making in business and the social responsibilities of business to stakeholders including the general public, consumers, employees, and investors.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 102 (with a grade of C or better), (MATH 130 [with a grade of C or better], MATH 231, or STAT 231), and Junior standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MGMT 370 - Operations Management and Quantitative Methods (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    LCCN: CMGM 3213, Production & Operations (Upper Level)

    Description
    Concepts and strategies for the management of production and operations processes in manufacturing and service organizations, capacity, location, quality and inventory management, and planning and control systems.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): BADM 218, BADM 275, MGMT 300, MKTG 320, and Junior standing.

    Prerequisite(s) Exceptions:

    • Chemistry-Chemistry and Management Concentration: MGMT 300, MKTG 320, and Junior standing.


    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MGMT 382 - Managing Compensation and Benefits (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Human resources management of compensation and benefits. Topics include compensation compliance and regulatory issues, benefits, and statutory versus voluntary benefits.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 310 (with a grade of C or better) and junior standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MGMT 404 - Training and Development (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Human resource strategies in employee training and development. Topics include introduction to training and development, the ADDIE model, SWOT analysis, and competitive advantage.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 310 (with a grade of C or better) and junior standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MGMT 411 - Leadership (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    In-depth examination of leadership in business organizations; critical evaluation of meaning and practice of leadership; coverage of approaches to leading; behaviors of leaders and the process of leadership; the process functions of creating vision; use of power and influence.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): BADM 218, MGMT 300, and Junior standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MGMT 471 - Strategic Human Resource Management (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Integrated human resource management (HRM) concepts, techniques, activities, philosophies, and operations.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 310 (with a grade of C or better), MGMT 312 (with a grade of C or better), MGMT 315 (with a grade of C or better), and MGMT 382 (with a grade of C or better).

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    CAP
  

  • MGMT 481 - Strategic Management (Lec. 3, Lab. 1, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Policy and strategy formulation and implementation from an overall management perspective requiring integrative analysis of business functions and disciplines as affected by social, ethical, legal, political, and international influences.

    Notes
    For College of Business majors only. May only be taken in the graduating semester, except for Business Education Grades 6-12 students who must take it the semester prior to the graduating semester.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): FIN 310, MGMT 300, MGMT 370, MKTG 320, Senior standing in major (at least 90 hours being applied to the degree), and permission of department head.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s) Exceptions:

    • General Business Administration-Business Education Grades 6-12 Concentration:
      • Prerequisite(s): FIN 310, MGMT 300, MKTG 320, Senior standing in major (at least 90 hours being applied to the degree), and permission of department head.
      • Corequisite(s): MGMT 370.


    Lec. 3 Lab. 1 Cr. 3

    CAP NYF

  

  • MGMT 485 - Management Internship (Cr. 3)

    Description
    Structured program of work experience in management with a participating employer and a coordinator from the College of Business. Minimum of 150 hours of work experience is required for 3 hours of credit.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): FIN 310, MGMT 300, MKTG 320, Junior standing, and permission of department head.

    Prerequisite(s) Exceptions:

    • Management-Human Resource Management Concentration: FIN 310, MGMT 300, MGMT 310, MKTG 320, Junior standing, and permission of department head.


    Cr. 3

    Field Experience 150 hours

    INT

  

  • MGMT 622 - Organizational Behavior (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Major concepts and theories of the behavioral sciences as they apply to the theory and practice of management. Emphasis is on current research findings in the field. Topics include leadership, motivation, interpersonal relations, communications theory, and learning theory.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of MBA director.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MGMT 630 - Business Ethics and Diversity (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Explores issues of individuality, ethics and diversity, and how they affect individuals, groups and leaders in contemporary business organizations. Issues of stereotype, bias and resistance are examined for personal and organizational viewpoints. Ethical and legal responsibilities of manager’s job for policies and plans that affect all employees are discussed. Interventions are formulated and implemented to champion ethics and diversity in the workplace.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 622 (with a grade of C or better) and permission of MBA director.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MGMT 632 - Entrepreneurship (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Analyzes issues for formulating and implementing a business plan, including potential sources of business ideas, application of management tools and various sources of financing for new ventures, identifying market potential, and development of a marketing plan.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of MBA director.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MGMT 690 - Directed Research in Management (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Individual study of advanced management topics.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of MBA director.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MGMT 699 - Seminar in Strategic Management and Business Policy (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Review of literature and analysis of cases concerning strategic management of organizations and their major units. Integrates material from the foundation and core courses. Simulates analysis, decision making, and planning in real-world situations.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of MBA director.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MKTG 320 - Marketing Principles (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    LCCN: CMKT 3003, Principles of Marketing (Upper Level)

    Description
    Marketing in a competitive economy at the local, national, and international level. Analysis of marketing structures by functions, institutions, and commodities including their dynamic legal, political, social, and ethical environments.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 102 (with a grade of C or better), (MATH 130 [with a grade of C or better], MATH 231, or STAT 231), and Junior standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MKTG 351 - Retail Management (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    LCCN: CMKT 3103, Retail Management

    Description
    Store organization, operation, and management problems connected with retail buying and selling; advertising; wholesale merchants and their methods of operation; mercantile credit policies and collection procedures.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MKTG 320 and Junior standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MKTG 375 - Consumer Behavior (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Consumer and his/her relation to the marketing process. Emphasis on consumer needs, motivation, personality, learning, and perception; social influences; and consumer reaction to marketing mix variables.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): BADM 218, MKTG 320, and Junior standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MKTG 380 - Personal Selling (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    LCCN: CMKT 3203, Personal/Professional Selling (Upper Level)

    Description
    Personal promotional strategies used in modern businesses. The functions, duties, and relationships of the sales representative.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 102 (with a grade of C or better), (MATH 130 [with a grade of C or better], MATH 231, or STAT 231), and Junior standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MKTG 383 - Services Marketing (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Study of services, governmental, and not-for-profit marketing; services in the global arena; special problems and analysis.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MKTG 383 and MKTG 381.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): BADM 218, MKTG 320, and Junior standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MKTG 385 - Digital Marketing (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Study of development and implementation of electronic commerce strategies; emphasis on the internet as a marketing delivery system; marketing through electronic media; social networks, blogs, branding online advertising.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MKTG 320 and Junior standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • MKTG 444 - Integrated Marketing Communications (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Non-personal promotion strategies of modern businesses. Evaluation of media, budgeting, themes, and timing of promotional efforts.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): BADM 218, MKTG 320, and Junior standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
 

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