May 25, 2024

2010-2011 Graduate Catalog

2010-2011 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Management
	MGMT 5317 - Materials Management (3 credits) Prerequisites: MGMT 3100. Design of information, forecasting, planning, and control systems for allocating resources and scheduling activities. Topics include: operations information systems, forecasting, aggregate output planning, inventory control, materials requirements planning, computer-integrated manufacturing, and shop scheduling. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MGMT 5327 - Decision Modeling and Simulation (3 credits) Prerequisites: CSCI 1010 and MGMT 3100. Concepts and methods for building and processing models which produce information about the behavior of complex organizational systems to support management decisions. Topics include: simulation of inventory and queuing systems, flow-graphs, process generators, GPSS, management planning, and network models. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MGMT 5401 - Rural Health Issues (3 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. This interdisciplinary course addresses contemporary issues relevant to the delivery of health care in rural areas, particularly those of Appalachia. The course focuses on rural communities and is taught in a problem solving, case-project format with interdisciplinary team presentations and discussions. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MGMT 5525 - Health Services Delivery (3 credits) Prerequisites: PUBH 5500 or permission of the instructor. This course focuses on the identification and analysis of factors and interrelationships which influence the operation of health care organizations with specific attention to local health departments, hospitals, multi-institutional systems, integrated health systems, and strategic alliances. These organizations will be viewed and discussed comparatively with other types of health service agencies. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MGMT 5530 - Health Care Organizations and Law (3 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. This interdisciplinary course is part of the Health Care Management Certificate Program that is totally online. The focus of the course is to provide an overview of the role of law in the health care system for health care administration. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MGMT 5547 - Corporate Etiquette (3 credits) Designed to help students present themselves with confidence to outclass the competition. Topics covered include introductions, conversation skills, working a room, business attire, dining in corporate America, wine selection, resume writing, interviewing, international business and more. Skills should help you obtain a job, advance to a higher position, and make career changes. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MGMT 5550 - Human Resources Management (3 credits) This course focuses on the skills and concepts required in managing people in health service organizations as well as on the human resource implications of changes in the external environment. This course focuses on the technical aspects of human resource management as well as the managerial skills required to manage people. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MGMT 5587 - HRM Certification (3 credits) Prerequisites: MGMT 4510 or the instructor’s permission. A review of the content domain of human resource management topics as defined by the Society for Human Resource Management. Students will prepare for the Society of Human Resource Management’s Human Resource Certification Institution Examination. Major content areas include: professionalism and ethics, management practices, selection and placement, training and development, compensation and benefits, employee and labor relations, and health, safety and security. Practice exams are a major focus. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MGMT 5590 - Strategic Planning for Health Care (3 credits) Prerequisites: PUBH 5505 and/or permission of the major advisor. This course applies the concepts of strategic planning within the context of the health care industry. Issues associated with competing in a changing health care environment are explored with a focus on the development of solutions to problems associated with this change. The strategic management of health care delivery will be addressed from a variety of perspectives, ranging from those of the insurance industry, to public health facilities, to large health care networks, to small practices of health care providers. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MGMT 5617 - Small Business Management (3 credits) Prerequisites: MGMT 5010 or equivalent. A study of the opportunities, pitfalls, and problems in the creation and management of small business operations. Case studies are used to illustrate the application of principles. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MGMT 5667 - Environmental Law for Business (3 credits) Prerequisites: MGMT 3000 or MGMT 5020 or equivalent. The course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the environmental laws and regulations that influence decision-making in the current business climate. Topics include the process by which environmental legislation is developed and promulgated, how regulations are revised, and the basic scientific and policy foundations driving specific environmental legislation. Also covered is the interaction of the judicial process in the enforcement of environmental legislation. The student also will be introduced to the technical aspects of environmental legislation most affecting business operations and the manager’s role regarding compliance issues. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MGMT 5900 - Independent Study in Management (1-3 credits) A course designed for graduate students who, under the direction of a management faculty member, wish to engage in independent research or an intensive study of subjects not covered in other available courses. Prior departmental and college approval is needed. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MGMT 5957 - Topics in Management (1-6 credits) Prerequisites: Senior or graduate standing and permission of instructor. This course gives students an opportunity to study special problems and new developments in the field of management. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MGMT 5990 - Readings and Research (1-3 credits) Students who are not enrolled in other coursework but require the use of university facilities and/or faculty guidance for studies, research, or preparation of a prospectus MUST enroll for Readings and Research. Variable credits (1-3) of Readings and Research may also be used, as approved by student’s advisory committee in conjunction with other coursework, to document such activities as development of research and scholarly skills that would not be appropriately covered by other types of independent study. Readings and Research credits do not count toward degree requirements. Grading of Readings and Research will be either satisfactory completion (S), satisfactory progress (SP), or unsatisfactory (U). View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Marketing
	MKTG 5010 - Essentials of Marketing (3 credits) A survey course of contemporary marketing theory and practice. Basic elements of marketing strategy are examined with consideration of the constraints imposed by the marketing environment and consumer behavior. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MKTG 5111 - E-Marketing (3 credits) Prerequisites: Graduate Standing. A comprehensive course dealing with an approach to develop a general framework to enable the design of Internet marketing programs. The course will illustrate that Internet marketing programs must be integrated with an overall marketing effort. The e-Marketing course is meant to provide the student with an understanding of how to think about and implement Internet marketing, as well as providing the student with a focus on the best of both academic theory and the practice of Internet marketing. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MKTG 5217 - Health Care Marketing (3 credits) Prerequisites: MKTG 5010 or permission of instructor. This course is intended to give students a basic theoretical and practical knowledge of marketing as applied to the health care industry. Emphasis will be placed on the emergence of marketing information systems, and making marketing decisions in a health care context. (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MKTG 5617 - Marketing Research (3 credits) Prerequisites: MKTG 5010 and ECON 5010 or equivalents. A study and application of the research process and techniques used in marketing research. Project planning and design, data collection and analysis, and the preparation of research reports are emphasized through lecture and student projects. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MKTG 5900 - Independent Study in Marketing (1-3 credits) A course designed for graduate students who, under the direction of a marketing faculty member, wish to engage in independent research or an intensive study of subjects not covered in other available courses. Prior departmental and college approval is needed. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Mass Communications
	MCOM 5010 - Comparative Mass Media Systems (3 credits) A comparative study of mass media systems operating in various parts of the world, highlighting their similarities and dissimilarities, through the examination of the distinctive environments in which they operate. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MCOM 5020 - Media and Cultural Diversities (3 credits) A study of the images of the cultural environment as seen through the mass media, and their impact on the cultivation of conceptions of majority and minority status. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MCOM 5030 - Media and the First Amendment (3 credits) Seminar concerned with the problems of communication freedom that arise out of special situational factors or because of problems unique to the medium of communication. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MCOM 5037 - Communications Law (3 credits) This course covers the legal aspects of the media of mass communications: constitutional law as foundation of the right to publish; freedom of information; the right to comment; privilege, property and contractual rights; defamation; invasion of privacy; criminal responsibility in defamation, obscenity, fraud, monopoly, and contempt; administrative regulation; broadcasting and advertising. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MCOM 5040 - Seminar in Mass Communications (1-6 credits) Problems, concepts, and approaches to research in selected mass communication issues. May be repeated. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MCOM 5050 - Public Opinion (3 credits) Patterns of public opinion formation including their cultural social, and economic impact. Analysis of communication content and techniques involving public opinion and persuasion. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MCOM 5060 - Seminar in Media Ethics (3 credits) The course is an exploration of the literature in mass communication which examines ethics in the context of media practices and social responsibility. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MCOM 5070 - Seminar in History of Mass Communication (3 credits) Historical research approach to mass communication with emphasis on historical writings, the philosophy of history, and methods of data collection and analysis. Emphasis on United States mass media history. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MCOM 5900 - Independent Study in Mass Communications (1-3 credits) Directed study in areas of mass communications which may involve topics such as social roles as the media, legal, ethical, or problems, audience analysis, creative writing for, or critical evaluation of the mass media. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MCOM 5957 - Topics in Mass Communications (1-6 credits) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MCOM 5960 - Thesis (3-6 credits) Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. A research project developed and written under the supervision of a faculty committee. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MCOM 5990 - Readings and Research (1-3 credits) Students who are not enrolled in other coursework but require the use of university facilities and/or faculty guidance for studies, research, or preparation of a prospectus MUST enroll for Readings and Research. Variable credits (1-3) of Readings and Research may also be used, as approved by student’s advisory committee in conjunction with other coursework, to document such activities as development of research and scholarly skills that would not be appropriately covered by other types of independent study. Readings and Research credits do not count toward degree requirements. Grading of Readings and Research will be either satisfactory completion (S), satisfactory progress (SP), or unsatisfactory (U). View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Master of Arts in Liberal Studies
	MALS 5000 - Foundations in Liberal Studies (1 credit) An introduction to graduate liberal studies and its theoretical framework for the student’s educational plan in the MALS program. Students will complete a plan of study that includes area(s) of emphasis. Must be taken during the first semester in the MALS program. (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MALS 5100 - Introduction to Interdisciplinary Study (3 credits) An introduction to the nature and value of interdisciplinary study. Literature, scientific theory, critical theory, and/or social science, historical, and philosophical constructs may be brought to bear on the study of interdisciplinarity. (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MALS 5200 - Seminar in Liberal Studies (3 credits) An examination through an interdisciplinary approach of a major issue, historical period, or thematic study in the liberal arts. The particular subject will vary from semester to semester. May be cross-listed with another academic department. (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MALS 5400 - Seminar in Interdisciplinary Research (3 credits) Prerequisites: MALS 5100 . An introduction to and exploration of interdisciplinary research with an emphasis upon qualitative methodologies. Students may develop proposals for MALS 5950: Special Project in Liberal Studies or MALS 5960 : Thesis. (fall, summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MALS 5900 - Independent Study (1-6 credits) This course provides for independent study under the direction of an appropriate faculty member. Significant research grounded in interdisciplinary required. (fall, spring, summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MALS 5950 - Special Project in Liberal Studies (3 credits) Prerequisites: MALS 5400 . Written application of knowledge and understanding gained in the MALS program. A creative or performance component is acceptable. (fall, spring, summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MALS 5960 - Thesis (3 credits) Prerequisites: MALS 5400 . A research project developed and documented under the supervision of a faculty committee. The research project is documented in the form of a thesis. (fall, spring, summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MALS 5990 - Readings and Research (1-3 credits) Students who are not enrolled in other coursework but require the use of university facilities and/or faculty guidance for studies, research, or preparation of a prospectus MUST enroll for Readings and Research. Variable credits (1-3) of Readings and Research may also be used, as approved by student’s advisory committee in conjunction with other coursework, to document such activities as development of research and scholarly skills that would not be appropriately covered by other types of independent study. Readings and Research credits do not count toward degree requirements. Grading of Readings and Research will be either satisfactory completion (S), satisfactory progress (SP), or unsatisfactory (U). (fall, spring, summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Mathematics
	MATH 5010 - Problem Solving (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 1420 or the equivalent. Examination of concepts and principles in algebra and geometry through pattern recognition and problem solving. (fall, even years as needed) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5015 - Probability and Statistics for K-12 Teachers (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 1530 or the equivalent. Probability, simulation, sampling methods, elementary data analysis, statistical inference, correlation and regression, everyday use of statistics. (spring, odd years as needed) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5025 - Foundations and Structure of Mathematics I (3 credits) A study of the mathematical concepts that are necessary for teachers of arithmetic and mathematics. Topics to be covered are logic and sets, number systems, curve sketching, types of geometries, and elements of probability. The metric system. (summer, as needed) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5026 - Foundations and Structure of Mathematics II (3 credits) A study of some of the mathematical concepts that are necessary for the teacher of mathematics. Topics to be covered are number theory, analytic geometry and calculus, probability and statistics. (as needed) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5027 - Introduction to Applied Mathematics (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 2010, MATH 2110, and MATH 2120. This course is an introduction to partial differential equations and their relationship to Fourier series, vector calculus, and special functions. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5040 - Reasoning in Mathematics (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 1920 or the equivalent. An introduction for teachers to mathematical arguments and reasoning. Topics treated will be drawn from logic, set theory, algebra, analysis, and geometry. (as needed) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5047 - Mathematical Statistics I (3 credits) Prerequisites: Mathematics 2050, 2110, and 2010. An introduction to the theory of probability and mathematical statistics. Topics will include discrete and continuous probability distributions and their applications, mathematical expectation and moment generating functions, functions of random variables and transformations, sampling distributions, the central limit theorem, Chi-square, t, and F distributions. (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5050 - Analysis for Teachers (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 5040 or the equivalent. A survey of elementary calculus extending to the fundamental concepts of analysis. (fall, odd years as needed) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5057 - Mathematical Statistics II (3 credits) Prerequisites: Mathematics 2110 and 4047 or MATH 5047 . A continuation of Mathematical Statistics I. An introduction to the theory of mathematical statistics, estimation and hypothesis testing. Topics will include efficiency, consistency, sufficiency, robustness, methods of estimation, confidence intervals as well as the Neyman-Pearson lemma, power functions, likelihood ratio tests, hypothesis tests and applications. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5060 - Algebra for Teachers (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 5040 or the equivalent. A survey of algebraic structures such as rings, integral domains, fields, and groups. (spring, even years as needed) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5070 - Theory of Numbers (3 credits) Divisibility, congruences, quadratic residues, Diophantine equations, and a brief treatment of binary quadratic forms. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5090 - Theory of Matrices (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 2010. Vector spaces, linear transformations, matrices, and inner product spaces. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5127 - Introduction to Modern Algebra (3 credits) Prerequisites: Mathematics 2010 and 2800. Introduction to the basic algebraic systems, including groups, rings, integral domains, and fields. (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5137 - Introduction to Modern Algebra II (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 4127/MATH 5127 . The study of rings is continued to include topics of factor rings, ideals and factorization. The study of field theory is expanded to include extension fields and splitting fields, time permitting; Sylow theory is included. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5157 - Introduction to Modern Geometry (3 credits) Prerequisites: Mathematics 2250 and 2800 (or concurrent enrollment). An introduction to Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries, emphasizing the distinction between the axiomatic characterizations and the transformational characterizations of these geometries. Some history of the development of the discipline will also be included. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5210 - Real Analysis I (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 4227 or MATH 5227 . The real number system, sequences, functions, Lebesgue measure, measurable functions, the Lebesgue integral, differentiation. (fall, spring, even years) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5217 - Analysis I (3 credits) Prerequisites: Mathematics 2210 and 2800. In a setting of the real numbers, a study of sets, functions on sets, algebra and order properties of the real numbers, sequences, sequences of functions, continuous functions, limits of functions, function approximation. (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5220 - Real Analysis II (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 5210 . Classical Banach spaces, metric spaces, topological spaces, Riesz Representation theory, Hilbert spaces, general measure and integration. (spring, odd years) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5227 - Analysis II (3 credits) Prerequisites: Mathematics 4217 or MATH 5217 . A study of the derivative and integral of functions of one variable, the Riemann- Stieltjes integral, series, series of functions, Fourier series. (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5257 - Numerical Analysis (3 credits) Prerequisites: Mathematics 1920, 2010, and Computer Science 1250. Floating point arithmetic and error propagation. Numerical solution to functions of a single variable and functional approximation. Numerical differentiation and integration. Program design, coding, debugging, and execution of numerical procedures. (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5267 - Numerical Linear Algebra (3 credits) Prerequisites: Mathematics 1920, 2010, and Computer Science 1250. Direct and iterative techniques for solving of linear equations, curve fitting, and eigenvalue-eigenvector methods. (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5287 - Applications of Statistics (3 credits) Prerequisites: Mathematics 1530 and 4047 or permission of instructor. Topics covered include statistical methods for rates, various nonparametric procedures, regression, correlation, and analysis of variance. A course designed for the physical and social science students. (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5307 - Sampling and Survey Techniques (3 credits) Prerequisites: Mathematics 1530 or 4047 or permission of instructor. Topics to be selected from survey designs: simple random, stratified and systematic sampling, questionnaire construction, interviewing techniques; methods of estimation and costs. (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5310 - Differential Geometry (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 5227 or permission of instructor. Curves and frame fields in three dimensional Euclidean space, calculus on a surface, geometry of surfaces, intrinsic geometry of surfaces. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5327 - Time Series Analysis (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 2050 or equivalent. Methods for analysis of observations taken at equally spaced moments in time. Exploratory analysis of time series, decomposition approach, exponential smoothing and regression, time domain approach (ARIMA models), forecasting, introduction to the frequency domain approach, periodogram, and spectrum. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5330 - Axiomatic and Transformational Geometries (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 1920, 2010, and 2800. Axiomatic and finite geometries, Euclidean geometry (synthetic/analytic), transformational geometries, non-Euclidean and projective geometries View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5337 - Complex Variables (3 credits) Prerequisites: Mathematics 1920 and 2010. Complex numbers and their algebra, complex differentiation and integration, analytic and elementary functions, residues, and power series. (spring). View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5340 - Graph Theory and its Applications (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 4347/MATH 5347 or consent of instructor. Topics include special classes of graphs, graphical invariants, connectivity and networks, extremal graph theory and heuristic graph algorithms. Proof techniques and algorithms for solving practical computing problems using graph theory will be investigated. (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5347 - Introduction to Graph Theory and Its Applications (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 2800. Topics include graph theory and applications, trees, planar graphs, graphical invariants, and networks. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5357 - Introduction to Topology (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 2800. Open and closed sets, continuous functions, metric spaces, connectedness/ continuous functions, metric spaces, connectedness/compactness, the real line, and the fundamental group. (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5410 - Modern Algebra I (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 4127 or MATH 5127 . Monoids, group theory, ring theory, modules over a principal ideal domain. (fall, spring, odd years) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5417 - Teaching of Secondary Mathematics (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 4127 and 4157 (or concurrent enrollment). Introduction to methods and materials appropriate to the teaching of secondary school mathematics. Topics include mathematics problem solving, integration of computing technology into mathematics instruction, systematic study of the foundations of secondary mathematics, and a survey of ideas and techniques associated with planning, delivering, and evaluating instruction in mathematics. (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5420 - Modern Algebra II (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 5410 or permission of instructor Field theory, Galois theory, algebra over a field, ring theory. (spring, even years) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5450 - Advanced Topics in Graph Theory (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 5340 . Advanced topics in graph theory will be presented. This course is designed to bring students to the forefront of current research in the field. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5510 - Complex Analysis I (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 4217 or MATH 5217 . Complex numbers, continuity and derivatives of functions, power series, Laurent series, transcendental functions, line and contour integrals, Cauchy integral formula, Maximum Principle, applications. (fall, odd years) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5520 - Complex Analysis II (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 5510 . Residues and integration, harmonic functions, conforma mapping and applications, Laplace transform, Riemann surfaces. (spring, even years) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5610 - Applied Mathematics I (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 3200. Topics in ordinary differential equations, stability, special functions, boundary value problems, and calculus of variations. (fall, even years) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5620 - Applied Mathematics II (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 2120 or permission of instructor. Partial differential equations, Fourier series and integrals, numerical techniques. (spring, odd years) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5710 - Statistical Methods I (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 2110 and 2010, Elementary Statistics preferred. Population and samples, probability distributions, estimation and testing, regression and correlation analysis, and analysis of designed experiment. (fall, even years) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5720 - Statistical Methods II (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 5710 or permission of instructor. Analysis of variance and regression on dummy variables, response surface methodology, statistical process control and acceptance sampling, reliability theory, and distribution free methods. (spring, odd years) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5810 - Operations Research I (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 2110 and 2010. Linear programming, duality theory and sensitivity analysis, special types of linear programs, and integer programming. (fall, odd years) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5820 - Operations Research II (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 5810 , 2110, 2010, MATH 5047 , and MATH 5057 . Nonlinear programming, network theory, reliability theory, decision theory, probabilistic topics. (spring, even years) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5850 - Numerical Analysis I (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 1120, 2250, and CSCI 1250. Methods of numerical computation and error control, interpolation, numerical integration and differentiation. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5860 - Numerical Analysis II (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 5850 or permission of instructor. Solution of systems of linear and nonlinear equations, inversion of matrices, calculation of eigenvalues and eigenvectors, methods of fitting and smoothing data, and a selection of advanced topics. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5900 - Independent Study (1-6 credits) For individual study of mathematical topics in fields of interest under the supervision of instructors. (every semester) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5957 - Special Topics in Mathematics (1-6 credits) Prerequisites: Mathematics 2010 and 2110. Selected topics of current interest in mathematics. Offered upon sufficient demand for specified subject matter. May be repeated twice for different topics. Consultation with the instructor is recommended before enrollment. (variable) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5960 - Thesis (1-3 credits) An investigation of a problem in mathematics that will lead to a thesis based upon the findings of the research. (every semester) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MATH 5990 - Readings and Research (1-3 credits) Students who are not enrolled in other coursework but require the use of university facilities and/or faculty guidance for studies, research, or preparation of a prospectus MUST enroll for Readings and Research. Variable credits (1-3) of Readings and Research may also be used, as approved by student’s advisory committee in conjunction with other coursework, to document such activities as development of research and scholarly skills that would not be appropriately covered by other types of independent study. Readings and Research credits do not count toward degree requirements. Grading of Readings and Research will be either satisfactory completion (S), satisfactory progress (SP), or unsatisfactory (U). View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Medical Education
	MDED 5010 - Biometry and Biomedical Computing I (3 credits) Prerequisites: College Algebra. This course is a combination of lectures and computer laboratory sessions covering statistical data analysis implemented on microcomputers. Topics discussed include descriptive and inferential statistical methods for independent and dependent samples, one- and two-factor analysis of variance multiple comparison procedures, nonparametric analysis, binomial data analysis, and categorical data analysis. Computer applications are integrated into the course. Two hours per week of lecture and two hours per week of computer laboratory. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MDED 5020 - Biometry and Biomedical Computing II (3 credits) Prerequisites: Biometry and Biomedical Computing I or permission of the instructor. This course is a combination of lectures and computer laboratory sessions presenting a variety of advanced statistical topics, as well as research applications of the computer. Topics cover the statistical analysis of completely random, randomized complete bloc, Latin square, split-plot, and repeated measures experimental designs. Regression analysis includes the simpler linear, polynomial, and multiple regression and nonlinear regression. Computer use in physiological simulation, analogue/digital data conversion and computer communication processes is discussed. Two hours per week of lecture and two hours per week of computer laboratory. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MDED 6010 - Biometry and Biomedical Computing I (3 credits) Prerequisites: College Algebra. This course is a combination of lectures and computer laboratory sessions covering statistical data analysis implemented on microcomputers. Topics discussed include descriptive and inferential statistical methods for independent and dependent samples, one- and two-factor analysis of variance multiple comparison procedures, nonparametric analysis, binomial data analysis, and categorical data analysis. Computer applications are integrated into the course. Two hours per week of lecture and two hours per week of computer laboratory. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MDED 6020 - Biometry and Biomedical Computing II (3 credits) Prerequisites: Biometry and Biomedical Computing I or permission of the instructor. This course is a combination of lectures and computer laboratory sessions presenting a variety of advanced statistical topics, as well as research applications of the computer. Topics cover the statistical analysis of completely random, randomized complete bloc, Latin square, split-plot, and repeated measures experimental designs. Regression analysis includes the simpler linear, polynomial, and multiple regression and nonlinear regression. Computer use in physiological simulation, analogue/digital data conversion and computer communication processes is discussed. Two hours per week of lecture and two hours per week of computer laboratory. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Microbiology
	MICR 5000 - Medical Microbiology (6 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. This course is required of all students seeking a graduate degree in biomedical sciences with emphasis in microbiology. A survey of microbial forms including bacteria and viruses, bacterial physiology, genetics, immunity, and clinical parasitology. Lectures, laboratories, conferences. (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MICR 5200 - Microbiology Seminar (2 credits) Presentation by students and faculty of a review of a particular topic of interest. Students must be prepared to participate in discussion. This course can be taken for credit repeatedly. (fall, spring, summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MICR 5350 - Molecular Immunology (3 credits) Prerequisites: Biomedical Science I-IV or permission of the instructor. This graduate course will provide a comprehensive overview of the molecular basis of the immune system. Topics covered will include the structure, function, and genetic regulation of proteins involved in immune recognition, cytokines and their receptors, and mechanisms of cellular activation. Although previous coursework in immunology is recommended, students without such experience may be enrolled with permission of instructor. (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MICR 5362 - Molecular Virology (3 credits) Prerequisites: BIOM 5010 /BIOM 6010 , BIOM 5020 /BIOM 6020 and MICR 5000 /MICR 6000 or permission of the instructor. Offered in alternating spring semesters; meets 6 hours/week for ½ semester. A lecture and discussion course taught largely from the primary literature. This course covers molecular biologic aspects of the viral lifecycle as well as virus-host interactions, viral evolution, viral transmission and pathogenesis. Experimental approaches used to study these aspects of virology are particularly stressed. (5362 - spring; 6362 - Spring, odd years) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MICR 5500 - Special Topics in Microbiology (2 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. Lecture course on areas of special interest to microbiologists; e.g., RNA viruses, comparative immunity, special groups of bacteria, etc. This course can be taken repeatedly for credit with different topics. Two lectures per week. (fall, spring, summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MICR 5900 - Special Problems in Microbiology (1-5 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. Research projects of limited scope to allow the student to develop certain skills or establish a specific interest in a research area. Conference and laboratory. (fall, spring, summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MICR 5960 - Microbiology Thesis Research (1-3 credits) Supervised research toward thesis. (fall, spring, summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MICR 5990 - Readings and Research (1-3 credits) Students who are not enrolled in other coursework but require the use of university facilities and/or faculty guidance for studies, research, or preparation of a prospectus MUST enroll for Readings and Research. Variable credits (1-3) of Readings and Research may also be used, as approved by student’s advisory committee in conjunction with other coursework, to document such activities as development of research and scholarly skills that would not be appropriately covered by other types of independent study. Readings and Research credits do not count toward degree requirements. Grading of Readings and Research will be either satisfactory completion (S), satisfactory progress (SP), or unsatisfactory (U). (fall, spring, summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	MICR 6000 - Medical Microbiology (6 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. This course is required of all students seeking a graduate degree in biomedical sciences with emphasis in microbiology. A survey of microbial forms including bacteria and viruses, bacterial physiology, genetics, immunity, and clinical parasitology. Lectures, laboratories, conferences. (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes

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MGMT 5317 - Materials Management

MGMT 5327 - Decision Modeling and Simulation

MGMT 5401 - Rural Health Issues

MGMT 5525 - Health Services Delivery

MGMT 5530 - Health Care Organizations and Law

MGMT 5547 - Corporate Etiquette

MGMT 5550 - Human Resources Management

MGMT 5587 - HRM Certification

MGMT 5590 - Strategic Planning for Health Care

MGMT 5617 - Small Business Management

MGMT 5667 - Environmental Law for Business

MGMT 5900 - Independent Study in Management

MGMT 5957 - Topics in Management

MGMT 5990 - Readings and Research

MKTG 5010 - Essentials of Marketing

MKTG 5111 - E-Marketing

MKTG 5217 - Health Care Marketing

MKTG 5617 - Marketing Research

MKTG 5900 - Independent Study in Marketing

MCOM 5010 - Comparative Mass Media Systems

MCOM 5020 - Media and Cultural Diversities

MCOM 5030 - Media and the First Amendment

MCOM 5037 - Communications Law

MCOM 5040 - Seminar in Mass Communications

MCOM 5050 - Public Opinion

MCOM 5060 - Seminar in Media Ethics

MCOM 5070 - Seminar in History of Mass Communication

MCOM 5900 - Independent Study in Mass Communications

MCOM 5957 - Topics in Mass Communications

MCOM 5960 - Thesis

MCOM 5990 - Readings and Research

MALS 5000 - Foundations in Liberal Studies

MALS 5100 - Introduction to Interdisciplinary Study

MALS 5200 - Seminar in Liberal Studies

MALS 5400 - Seminar in Interdisciplinary Research

MALS 5900 - Independent Study

MALS 5950 - Special Project in Liberal Studies

MALS 5960 - Thesis

MALS 5990 - Readings and Research

MATH 5010 - Problem Solving

MATH 5015 - Probability and Statistics for K-12 Teachers

MATH 5025 - Foundations and Structure of Mathematics I

MATH 5026 - Foundations and Structure of Mathematics II

MATH 5027 - Introduction to Applied Mathematics

MATH 5040 - Reasoning in Mathematics

MATH 5047 - Mathematical Statistics I

MATH 5050 - Analysis for Teachers

MATH 5057 - Mathematical Statistics II

MATH 5060 - Algebra for Teachers

MATH 5070 - Theory of Numbers

MATH 5090 - Theory of Matrices

MATH 5127 - Introduction to Modern Algebra

MATH 5137 - Introduction to Modern Algebra II

MATH 5157 - Introduction to Modern Geometry

MATH 5210 - Real Analysis I

MATH 5217 - Analysis I

MATH 5220 - Real Analysis II

MATH 5227 - Analysis II

MATH 5257 - Numerical Analysis

MATH 5267 - Numerical Linear Algebra

MATH 5287 - Applications of Statistics

MATH 5307 - Sampling and Survey Techniques

MATH 5310 - Differential Geometry

MATH 5327 - Time Series Analysis

MATH 5330 - Axiomatic and Transformational Geometries

MATH 5337 - Complex Variables

MATH 5340 - Graph Theory and its Applications

MATH 5347 - Introduction to Graph Theory and Its Applications

MATH 5357 - Introduction to Topology

MATH 5410 - Modern Algebra I

MATH 5417 - Teaching of Secondary Mathematics

MATH 5420 - Modern Algebra II

MATH 5450 - Advanced Topics in Graph Theory

MATH 5510 - Complex Analysis I

MATH 5520 - Complex Analysis II

MATH 5610 - Applied Mathematics I

MATH 5620 - Applied Mathematics II

MATH 5710 - Statistical Methods I

MATH 5720 - Statistical Methods II