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2010-11 NSU Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses

 
  

  • M C 4973 - Mass Communication Capstone

    3 Hours. This is the required capstone course for all Mass Communication majors. Students may specialize their projects according to disciplinary interests. PR/Ad students will work on putting together a campaign. Journalism students will design and complete a news package to coordinate with the campaign. Other student projects will be possible under the direction of the instructor. Prerequisite: completion of 90 hours including at least 30 hours in the major and approval of the faculty committee.
  

  • M C 4983 - Media Internship I

    3 Hours. Supervised practical experience in a media facility; such as a newspaper, radio or television station, public relations operation or advertising agency. Prerequisite: M C 1103, M C 2113, M C 2103, and M C 3233 (every Fall, Spring, Summer).
  

  • M C 4993 - Media Internship II

    3 Hours. Supervised practical experience in a second media facility; such as a newspaper, radio or television station, public relations operation or advertising agency. Permission of Instructor required (every Fall, Spring, Summer).
  

  • MATH 0123 - Elementary Algebra

    3 Hours. A course for students with little or no previous algebra background. Included topics are signed numbers, exponents, order of operations, factoring, algebraic fractions, linear equations and inequalities, word problems and percents. (No college credit.)
  

  • MATH 0133 - Intermediate Algebra

    3 Hours. A course for students that need to review algebra or need to satisfy a high school deficiency. Included in the course is a brief review of topics from Elementary Algebra, radicals, rational exponents, factoring, rational expressions, linear equations, and inequalities, absolute value, complex numbers, and quadratic equations. Prerequisite: Placement and enrollment in this course is based on ACT and/or CPT scores, or a combination of ACT and high school grades in mathematics. High school deficiency in mathematics may be satisfied by the successful completion of this course.
  

  • MATH 1473 - Applied Mathematics #

    3 Hours. This course focuses on using data, functions and graphs to analyze issues in business, social and natural sciences, and education.  Quantitative reasoning skills and statistical thinking will be applied to financial, environmental and social problems. Prerequisite: Placement and enrollment in this course is based on ACT and/or CPT scores, or a combination of ACT and high school grades in mathematics. No major or minor credit in mathematics.
  

  • MATH 1513 - College Algebra #

    3 Hours. Linear and quadratic equations and inequalities; relations, functions, inverse functions; exponential and logarithmic functions; systems of equations; zeros of polynomials and determinants; permutations, combinations and the binomial theorem, as well as other selected topics. Prerequisite: Placement and enrollment in this course is based on ACT and/or CPT scores, or a combination of ACT and high school grades in mathematics.
  

  • MATH 1613 - Plane Trigonometry #

    3 Hours. Trigonometric functions, equations, and identities; solutions of triangles; trigonometric representation of the complex number. Prerequisite: Math 1473 or Math 1513.
  

  • MATH 1715 - Precalculus #

    5 Hours. College level algebra, trigonometry, and geometry topics necessary for the study of calculus. Prerequisite: Placement and enrollment in this course is based on ACT and/or CPT scores, or a combination of ACT and high school grades in mathematics.
  

  • MATH 2253 - Finite Mathematics #

    3 Hours. An introductory course in mathematics for the non-mathematics major as well as an elective for mathematics majors and minors. Subjects chosen from logic, sets, permutations, combinations, binomial theorem, probability, coordinate systems, graphing, matrices, vectors, linear programming, and game theory. Also, applications from areas of business and social science are investigated.
  

  • MATH 2423 - Calculus for Business and Social Science

    3 Hours. An introductory course in differential calculus for students of business and social sciences. Prerequisite: MATH 1715. No major or minor credit in mathematics
  

  • MATH 2614 - Calculus I #

    4 Hours. Functions, limits, derivatives, applications of the derivative, the definite integral, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus and applications of integration. Prerequisite: Math 1715.
  

  • MATH 2624 - Calculus II #

    4 Hours. Inverse functions, logarithmic and exponential functions, hyperbolic functions, inverse trigonometric functions, techniques of integration, improper integrals, L’Hopital’s rule, and infinite series. Prerequisite: MATH 2614.
  

  • MATH 2633 - Calculus III#

    3 Hours. Polar coordinates, parametric equations, vector-valued functions, partial derivatives, and multiple integrals. Prerequisite: MATH 2624.
  

  • MATH 3023 - Discrete Mathematics #

    3 Hours. A brief introduction to mathematics topics appropriate for problem solving and computer programming, including number systems, logic and Boolean algebra, formal systems and methods of proof, sets, operations, relations, functions, combinatorics, and probability. Prerequisite: MATH 1473, 1513 or 1715.
  

  • MATH 3313 - College Geometry #

    3 Hours. An advanced study of Euclidean geometry including angles, triangles, parallel and perpendicular lines, circles, polygons, similarity, areas and volumes. Prerequisite: MATH 3703.
  

  • MATH 3413 - Modeling: Geometry and Measurement #

    3 Hours. A study of mathematical concepts for prospective elementary teachers using tactile models and appropriate technology. Topics include: Geometry, measurement, and trigonometry. Prerequisite: MATH 1473 or MATH 1513. No major or minor credit in mathematics.
  

  • MATH 3433 - Modeling: Numeration and Operations #

    3 Hours. A study of mathematical concepts for prospective elementary teachers using tactile models and appropriate technology. Topics include: problem solving, logic, relations and their properties, numeration, whole number operations and their properties, and number theory. Prerequisite: Math 1473 or MATH 1513. No major or minor credit in mathematics.
  

  • MATH 3443 - Modeling: Real Numbers and Statistics #

    3 Hours. A study of mathematical concepts for prospective elementary teachers using tactile models and appropriate technology. Topics include: rational numbers and their operations, integers and their operations, statistics, and probability. Prerequisite: MATH 1473 or MATH 1513. No major or minor credit in mathematics.
  

  • MATH 3513 - Statistical Methods #

    3 Hours. Analysis of data using descriptive and inferential statistics.  Topics will include graphical descriptors, numerical measures, probability distributions, sampling distributions, parameter estimation, hypothesis testing and regression and correlation.  Spreadsheet software will be used.  Dual listing BADM 3933.  Students may not receive credit in both MATH 3513 and BADM 3933. Prerequisite: Math 1473, 1513 or 1715. No credit for both this course and MATH 3623 in the mathematics major.
  

  • MATH 3623 - Mathematical Statistics#

    3 Hours. Descriptive statistics; probability and combinatorial methods; discrete and continuous probability distributions and densities including multi variant, marginal, and conditional distributions of random variables; sampling distributions; mathematical expectation; simple linear regression and correlation. Prerequisite: MATH 2614.
  

  • MATH 3703 - Introduction to Proof #

    3 Hours. An introduction to writing proofs using concepts fundamental to advanced mathematics.  Course includes basic proof methods, set theory, mathematical induction, relations, functions, and other selected topics.  Emphasis is placed on the correct use of logic and grammar. Prerequisite: Math 2614.
  

  • MATH 3713 - Abstract Algebra I #

    3 Hours. Equivalences, congruences, logic, sets, groups, rings, and fields. Prerequisite: Math 3703.
  

  • MATH 3763 - Teaching Mathematics

    3 Hours. Pre-service mathematics teachers prepare and teach lessons in an undergraduate mathematics class.  Assessment, grading, and use of technology is coordinated by instructor. Prerequisite: Math 2614.
  

  • MATH 3810 - Topics in Mathematics

    1-3 Hours. Special topics in mathematics. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. May be repeated with a change in subject matter for up to 6 hours credit.
  

  • MATH 3913 - Introduction to Analysis #

    3 Hours. A rigorous treatment of calculus of one and several variables.  Elementary topology of Euclidean spaces, continuity, and uniform continuity. Prerequisite: Math 2624 and 3703.
  

  • MATH 3983 - Linear Algebra #

    3 Hours. Real numbers, fields and mappings, vectors and vector spaces, matrices, linear dependence and simultaneous linear equations. Determinants, linear transformations. Prerequisite: MATH 2614, 3023, or 3703.
  

  • MATH 4013 - Abstract Algebra II #

    3 Hours. The algebra of integers including rings, integral domains, order, divisibility, congruences, isomorphisms, automorphisms, rational numbers and fields. Prerequisite: MATH 3713 or consent of the instructor.
  

  • MATH 4063 - Intermediate Analysis #

    3 Hours. A continuation of MATH 3913.  Topics include differentiation and integration of functions of one and several variables. Prerequisite: Math 3913.
  

  • MATH 4113 - Differential Equations #

    3 Hours. Introduction to the theory and application of ordinary differential equations, linear and nonlinear first order equations, second order linear equations and higher order linear equations. Introduction to the Laplace transform and applications. Prerequisite: Math 2624.
  

  • MATH 4123 - Partial Differential Equations #

    3 Hours. Series solutions of ordinary equations, Fourier series, classical second order partial differential equations, heat equation, wave equation, and Laplace’s equation. Boundary value problems and Sturm-Liouville theory. Prerequisite: Math 2633, 4113.
  

  • MATH 4223 - Computer Graphics

    3 Hours. The study of hardware and software principles of interactive computer graphics. Topics Include an Introduction to basic concepts, 2-D and 3-D modeling and transformations, projections, rendering techniques, graphical software packages and graphics systems. An API will be used to reinforce concepts and study the fundamental algorithms. Prerequisite: Math 2614 and programming experience.
  

  • MATH 4233 - Numerical Analysis #

    3 Hours. Computational methods for solving algebraic, transcendental, ordinary differential, and finite difference equations, and summation of series. Prerequisite: Math 2633.
  

  • MATH 4243 - Elementary Number Theory #

    3 Hours. Divisibility of integers; continued fractions; Diophantine equations; quadratic residues; distribution of primes; numerical functions; mathematical induction. Prerequisite: Math 2614 or equivalent.
  

  • MATH 4253 - Point-Set Topology #

    3 Hours. Fundamental ideas of Point-Set Topology necessary for modern mathematics, including sets and functions, metric spaces, topological spaces, compactness, separation, and connectedness. Prerequisite: Math 3713.
  

  • MATH 4283 - Statistical Inference #

    3 Hours. Point estimation; interval estimation; hypotheses testing; regression and correlation; analysis of variance; and nonparametric methods. Prerequisite: MATH 3623.
  

  • MATH 4303 - Complex Analysis I #

    3 Hours. Complex numbers and their algebra, analytic functions, Cauchy-Riemann conditions, differential and integral calculus of analytic functions. Prerequisite: Math 2633.
  

  • MATH 4313 - Modern Geometries #

    3 Hours. The major emphasis is on geometries developed since 1800. Topics Include sets of axioms and finite geometries, geometric transformations, convexity, geometric topology, and non-Euclidean geometries. Prerequisite: Math 2614.
  

  • MATH 4403 - Mathematical Modeling#

    3 Hours. Mathematical models of real world situations will be developed and studied. Prerequisite: Math 2633 and knowledge of a computer programming language.
  

  • MATH 4413 - Vector Analysis #

    3 Hours. Vector algebra, vector functions of one variable, differential invariants, integral theorems, and vector spaces. Prerequisite: Math 2633.
  

  • MATH 4523 - Teaching Elementary School Mathematics: Grade K-4

    3 Hours. How to teach the standard elementary school mathematics curriculum to children grades K-4, including the influence of cognitive development upon mathematical thought and the use of concrete models to teach concepts and algorithms. Prerequisite: Math 3413 or concurrent enrollment.
  

  • MATH 4553 - Teaching Elementary School Mathematics: Grade 5-8

    3 Hours. How to teach the standard elementary and middle school mathematics curriculum to children grades 5-8, including the use of concrete models to teach concepts and algorithms. Prerequisite: Math 3413 or concurrent enrollment.
  

  • MATH 4563 - Selected Topics for Elementary Teachers

    3 Hours. Mathematical systems, elementary algebra, probability, logic, sequences, and special topics. Prerequisite: Math 4523 or permission of the department.
  

  • MATH 4573 - Advanced Methods of Teaching Elementary School Mathematics

    3 Hours. Creating and classifying mathematics activities for the elementary school classroom. Teaching mathematics concepts using games, simulation activities, problem solving quests, interest centers, concrete models and individualization. How to enrich and augment the traditional mathematics curriculum. Prerequisite: Math 4523 and Math 4553 or permission of the instructor.
  

  • MATH 4613 - History of Mathematics #

    3 Hours. A study of the historical development of the concept of number and numeration systems, algebra, calculus, measurement, Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries, statistics, and probability. Prerequisite: Math 2624 or MATH 3313.
  

  • MATH 4713 - Teaching Secondary Mathematics

    3 Hours. Pre-service teachers develop a unit in secondary mathematics, prepare and teach lessons in 7-12 mathematics classrooms. Prerequisite: Math 3763 and concurrent enrollment in EDUC 4032.
  

  • MATH 4723 - Senior Seminar #

    1 Hours. A capstone course for the student majoring in mathematics or mathematics education. The student will analyze problems that integrate mathematical concepts developed over the student’s course of study.  Course includes directed readings, in-depth study of a selected topic, written and oral presentations, and assessment. Prerequisite: Permission of the department.
  

  • MATH 4810 - Seminar in Mathematics #

    1-3 Hours. Special advanced topics in mathematics. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. May be repeated with a change in subject matter for up to 9 hours credit.
  

  • MEDT 3113 - Genetics

    3 Hours. Basic principles of genetics including classical transmission, molecular and population genetics.  Lecture presented through electronic media for distance learning students enrolled in clinical laboratory science program.  Laboratory experiences may be presented by a combination of online and clinical site experiences. Prerequisite: Admission into Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion Program and permission of the MLS program director.
  

  • MEDT 3123 - Cell Biology

    3 Hours. Basic principles of cell biology including metabolism, macromolecular structure and function and cellular structure and function.  Lecture is presented online. Prerequisite: Admission into Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion Program and permission of the MLS program director.
  

  • MEDT 4117 - Clinical Microbiology

    7 Hours. The theory and laboratory study of pathogenic bacteria, viruses, rickettsiae, fungi and parasites. Includes isolation, identification, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and medical significance. 
  

  • MEDT 4125 - Clinical Chemistry I

    5 Hours. The theory and laboratory methodology of analytical biochemistry, clinical microscopy, urinalysis, and routine and special procedures of medical significance. 
  

  • MEDT 4133 - General Virology

    3 Hours. Basic principles relevant to bacteriophages, plant and insect viruses, biochemistry or viral infection in hosts and ecology of virus.  Lecture presented through electronic media. Prerequisite: General microbiology and genetics recommended.  Admission into Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion Program and permission of the MLS program director.
  

  • MEDT 4164 - Medical Microbiology

    4 Hours. Discussion of general aspects of infectious diseases including special bacteriology, rickettsiology, virology, medical mycology, protozoology and helminthology.  Lecture is presented through electronic media for distance learning students enrolled in clinical laboratory science program.  Laboratory is a combination of online and clinical site experiences. Prerequisite: Admission into Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion Program and permission of the MLS program director.
  

  • MEDT 4214 - Biochemistry

    4 Hours. Structure and function of biological molecules, anabolic and catabolic pathways of metabolism and macromolecular assembly.  Lecture presented through electronic media for distance learning students enrolled in clinical laboratory science program. Prerequisite: Admission into Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion Program and permission of the MLS program director.
  

  • MEDT 4236 - Clinical Hematology

    6 Hours. Systemized study of disease, cell maturation, principles of homeostasis, methodology used in routine and special hematology studies and correlation of hematological findings with physiological conditions.
  

  • MEDT 4246 - Clinical Immunology

    6 Hours. The theory of immunologic responses and procedures used in serological determinations; the study of immunohematology, fundamentals of antigen-antibody reactions, blood groups and types, compatibility testing, blood components, and the lab methods used as they relate to the medical significance of immunohematology immunology, and infectious disease. 
  

  • MEDT 4325 - Clinical Chemistry II

    5 Hours. The theory and laboratory methodology of analytical biochemistry, instrumentation, lab mathematics, routine and special procedures and medical significance.
  

  • MEDT 4336 - Advanced Clinical Hematology

    6 Hours. This course is a continuation of the hematology course offered in the Medical Laboratory Technician program.  Systematized study of disease, cell maturation and function, principles of homeostasis (coagulation), and methodology used in routine and special hematology studies, and in correlation of hematological findings with physiological conditions.  Lecture presented through electronic media and restricted to students enrolled in MLS program.  laboratory experience provided by approved off campus clinical site. Prerequisite: Enrollment is restricted to students accepted into the Medical Laboratory Technician to Medical Laboratory Science degree Completion program.
  

  • MEDT 4351 - Topics in Medical Technology

    1 Hours. Principles and practices of the Medical Laboratory including basic management skills, quality assurance, special education methodology, computer applications, laboratory safety, and special projects in selected areas.  
  

  • MEDT 4354 - Immunology

    4 Hours. The immune mechanisms of the animal body involved with resistance to infection, production of allergic conditions and use of serological methods in other scientific fields.  Lecture is presented through electronic media for distance learning students enrolled in clinical laboratory science program.  Laboratory is presented as a combination of online and clinical site experiences. Prerequisite: Admission into Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion Program and permission of the MLT program director.
  

  • MEDT 4414 - Animal Parasitology

    4 Hours. Structure, life history, phylogenetic interrelationships, identification, physiology and ecology of animal parasites.  Lecture presented through electronic media.  Laboratory is presented as a combination of online and clinical site experiences. Prerequisite: Admission into Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion Program and permission of the MLS program director.
  

  • MEDT 4425 - Advanced Clinical Chemistry

    5 Hours.

    This course is a continuation of the clinical chemistry offered in the Medical Laboratory Technician program. The theory and laboratory methodology of analytical biochemistry, clinical microscopy, urinalysis, and routine and special procedures of medical significance.  Advanced theory and laboratory methodology of analytical biochemistry, instrumentation, lab mathematics, quality control, routine and special procedures and medical significance. Lecture presented through electronic media.  Laboratory experience provided by approved off campus clinical site.

     

  

  • MEDT 4496 - Special Topics in Clinical Hematology

    6 Hours. Advanced discussion of theory and methodology for assessment of body fluids, special hematology studies and hemostasis.  Includes methods used in instrumentation for hematological studies, quality control and medical significance.  Lecture presented through electronic media for distance learning students enrolled in MLS program.  Laboratory experience provided by approved off campus clinical site. Prerequisite: Enrollment restricted to students accepted into the Medical Laboratory Technician to Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion program.
  

  • MEDT 4513 - Molecular Diagnosis

    3 Hours. Theory and methodology of medical genomic/proteomic assays and medical significance.  Lecture is presented online.  Laboratory experiences are presented as an on-campus workshop for students enrolled in MLS program. Prerequisite: Enrollment is restricted to students accepted into the Medical Laboratory Technician to Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion program.
  

  • MEDT 4613 - Communications in Medical Laboratory Sciences

    3 Hours. Lecture/discussion of topics of concern in medicine that deal with patient and health provider communication.  Students will present 3 separate 15-minute oral discussions regarding new techniques, new discoveries and patient communication in clinical laboratory sciences.  lecture presented through electronic media for distance learning students enrolled in MLS program.  Student presentations are on site via teleconference or program director visit. Prerequisite: Enrollment is restricted to students accepted into the Medical Laboratory Technician to Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion program.

     

  

  • MEDT 4911 - Seminar in Medical Laboratory Sciences

    1 Hours. Online discussions with classmates and program director regarding current topics in health care policies.  Includes review for American Society of Clinical Pathologists Board Examination. Prerequisite: Enrollment restricted to students accepted into the Medical Laboratory Technician to Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion program.
  

  • MGMT 3183 - Principles of Management

    3 Hours. Overview of the knowledge, roles, responsibilities, and skills required of modern managers. Sample topics include history of management, decision-making, international management, corporate social responsibility, corporate strategy, organization design, and human resource management. Prerequisite: Junior standing or above.
  

  • MGMT 3213 - Supply Chain & Operations Management

    3 Hours. An integrated study of supply chain and operations management concepts and practices relative to manufacturing and service operations. Quantitative problem solving and spreadsheet analysis support conceptual learning focused on managing business processes, capacity planning, inventory, purchasing, supply chain coordination, logistics and lean operations. Prerequisite: MATH 1513 or higher and IS 1003, or equivalent, Junior standing or above and admitted to the BBA program.
  

  • MGMT 3253 - Organizational Behavior #

    3 Hours. Study of individual and group behavior in organizations. Topics such as personality, attitudes, motivation, group dynamics, power, leadership, conflict management, international dimensions, and organizational culture are examined concerning their effect on individual and organizational performance. Prerequisite: MGMT 3183.
  

  • MGMT 3263 - Principles of Entrepreneurship

    3 Hours. Topics include history and impact of entrepreneurial activity; characteristics of entrepreneurs; women and minority entrepreneurs; opportunity recognition and evaluation; risk assessment; market identification; and creativity. Prerequisite: MGMT 3183.
  

  • MGMT 3273 - Global Business Design

    3 Hours. Organizational design and its relationship to organizational performance; global structures and control systems; cooperative forms and their impact on global competitiveness; development and maintenance of corporate culture vs national culture; analysis of the conflicts and power relationships between global organizations and their national and global environments.

      Prerequisite: MGMT 3183. Dual-listed: IBUS 3273
  

  • MGMT 3313 - Managing Across Borders

    3 Hours. Staffing, training and compensation for global operations; managing interdependence across global project teams; cross-cultural communication negotiation and decision-making; cross border motivation and leadership; and the expatriate experience. Dual-listed: IBUS 3313
  

  • MGMT 3553 - Entrepreneurial Finance

    3 Hours. This course focuses on the financing decisions of entrepreneurs. The first part of the course emphasizes identifying and valuing entrepreneurial business opportunities. The second part addresses how and from whom entrepreneurs raise funds and how financial contracts are structured to manage risk and align incentives. The third part addresses ways in which entrepreneurs “harvest” success and value. Prerequisite: MGMT 3263 Principles of Entrepreneurship Dual-listed: FIN 3553
  

  • MGMT 3563 - Entrepreneurial Marketing

    3 Hours. This course focuses on the marketing decisions of entrepreneurs. Study of the techniques used to profitably identify and fill customers’ needs when operating within a limited budget during the early stages of a start-up or in a small or medium sized firm. Course strives to develop skills in applying basic marketing principles and high impact sales and promotion techniques in integrated manner to produce a practical, cost-effective action plan for start-ups and smaller companies. MGMT 3563 Dual-listed: MKT 3563
  

  • MGMT 3573 - Entrepreneurial Operations

    3 Hours. This course focuses students on the dynamic, cash driven environment of the entrepreneur by examining lifestyle ventures, smaller profitable ventures, and fast-growth ventures. This comprehensive course focuses on new venture management and the process of developing strategies and plans for successful entrepreneurial operations. Prerequisite: MGMT 3263 Principles of Entrepreneurship
  

  • MGMT 3583 - New Product/Service Development

    3 Hours. The focus of the course is management of new product development processes, from product definition through ramp-up of product manufacturing. Using a project in which students will be asked to design and develop a product or service of their choosing, they learn processes for collecting customer and user needs data, prioritizing that data, developing a product specification, sketching and building product prototypes, and interacting with the customer during product development. The course is intended as a very hands-on experience in the product development process. Dual-listed: MKT 3583
  

  • MGMT 4013 - Management and Team Skills

    3 Hours. This course is designed to help students develop management and leadership skills (e.g. creative problem solving, coaching and counseling poor performing subordinates, gaining power and influence, motivating others, managing interpersonal conflict, etc.). The skills are learned and practiced through the use of cases, in-class exercises, and the application of the skills in real-life settings outside the class. In addition, students perform much of the course work in a team setting. Prerequisite: MGMT 3183, 3253.
  

  • MGMT 4103 - Business Decision Analysis

    3 Hours. Study of the analysis and solution of complex business problems. Emphasis will be placed on modeling business problems, analyzing the models and interpreting the results obtained from these models. Deterministic and probabilistic models will be explored. spreadsheet software will be used for the analysis and solution of management science models. Prerequisite: BADM 3933, IS 1133, or IS/CS 1003.
  

  • MGMT 4113 - Human Resource Management

    3 Hours. Includes modern methods of selection and assessment of personnel, solving personnel problems, and applying management principles to the personnel function. Prerequisite: Junior standing or above and MGMT 3183.
  

  • MGMT 4143 - Project Management

    3 Hours. Application of management processes to complex interdisciplinary organizational environments through the study of program and project management, principles of project planning, staffing and budgeting; resource allocation; optimization of project cost; schedule and performance standards; and international projects. Prerequisite: MGMT 3183, 3213.
  

  • MGMT 4163 - Compensation Management

    3 Hours. A study of compensation management including pay structures, internal and external pay equity, the compensation package, and managing the compensation system. Prerequisite: MGMT 4113.
  

  • MGMT 4200 - Special Topics in Management

    1-4 Hours. Study of management topics of current or special interest.
  

  • MGMT 4213 - Business Strategy/Policy

    3 Hours. A capstone course incorporating the integrative concerns of upper level business management with an environmental and strategic emphasis. Explores that set of managerial decisions and actions that determines the long-run performance of a firm. **May be taken only after all core classes are completed. Prerequisite: Senior level standing and completion of core requirements.  NO graduate credit. Requires an integrative experience and capstone exam, which is used for assessment, and must be taken at NSU. Dual-listed: MKT 4213.
  

  • MGMT 4223 - Labor-Management Relations

    3 Hours. Emphasizes labor-management cooperation. Includes the history, application, and interpretation of labor laws; contract negotiation and administration; behavioral issues in labor-management relations; and comparisons with European industrial relations. Prerequisite: MGMT 3253 and 4113.
  

  • MGMT 4243 - New Venture Creation

    3 Hours. A study of requirements, decisions, and policies required for the development of a new business. Attention is directed to opportunity assessment, organizing, financing, profit planning, projection, direction, and control. Students will complete the major components of a business plan. Prerequisite: MKT 3213, MGMT 3263.
  

  • MGMT 4290 - Special Topics in Entrepreneurship

    1-6 Hours. Study of a topic of current or special interest in entrepreneurship. Prerequisite: 1) junior or senior status; 2) permission of instructor.
  

  • MGMT 4313 - Selection and Evaluation

    3 Hours. In-depth study of theoretical, legal, methodological, and substantive issues related to selection and performance appraisal of employees. Includes concepts of job analysis, validation, test development and administration, adverse impact analysis, and affirmative action. Prerequisite: MGMT 4113 and BADM 3933.
  

  • MGMT 4323 - Quality Management Seminar

    3 Hours. An in-depth examination of management approaches to increasing productivity and improving the quality of goods and services. Techniques which generate individual commitment and cooperative achievement as well as quantitative evaluation techniques for improving quality. Prerequisite: MGMT 3183.
  

  • MGMT 4513 - Health Care Economics

    3 Hours. An introduction to health care economics organized around health care policy and administration applications.  Discussion includes: the differences between health care markets versus conventional markets, the labor markets for physicians and nurses, and the mechanisms we use for funding research and innovation in health care. To practice and strengthen student analytical skills, each course will include some work on the analysis of various aspects of the ever-changing health care policy debate.  This can include readings and discussion on the evolution of health care markets to managed care, discussions on the increasing costs of medical care and the financial problems of Medicare, analysis and discussion of recent health care reform proposals, etc. The objective is to help students learn to effectively apply economic tools and reasoning so that they can better understand health care issues. Prerequisite: Junior standing or above and ECON 2213 (Principles of Microeconomics) Dual-listed: ECON 4513 - Students cannot earn credit in both MGMT 4513 and ECON 4513.
  

  • MGMT 4533 - The American Enterprise System

    3 Hours. The course provides an overview of the development of the American System and the capitalistic institutions and ideologies, private property, profit motive, and enlightened self-interest which have contributed uniquely to the growth and productivity of the American Enterprise system. The approach is non-technical, for the business major or any student who desires an overview of past and future trends of American entrepreneurial ideology. Prerequisite: ECON 2213. Dual-listed: ECON 4533 - Students cannot earn credit in both MGMT 4533 and ECON 4533.
  

  • MGMT 4543 - Venture Operations

    3 Hours. Examines problems typically encountered by new and growing businesses. Topics include legal forms of business; managing growth; developing management teams; start-up versus purchase decisions; franchising; and business valuations. Prerequisite: MGMT 4243.
  

  • MGMT 4643 - Entrepreneurship Capstone

    3 Hours. The entrepreneurship capstone is a practical experience course in which the student is expected to demonstrate the application of all skills and knowledge learned within the program. This may involve development of a business plan, the completion of a small business consulting project, the analysis of business cases of a business simulation. Prerequisite: At least four (4) entrepreneurship classes must be completed. Students must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in MGMT 4543.
  

  • MGMT 4950 - Management Internship

    3 or 6 Hours. Work in an approved business position related to management. Prerequisite: Junior standing or above and approval of the department chair. Maximum of 3 hours can apply as a Management or Business elective. Consists of applying knowledge which has been gained while working toward a degree.
  

  • MILS 1010L - Military Leadership: Foundations of Officership Lab

    No Credit Hours. Practical exercises and experience at leading and decision making is provided to all students. Labs include military/adventure skills, drill and ceremony, marksmanship, water safety, map reading, field leader’s reaction course, and visits to military battlefield and historical sites. Prerequisite: Co-requisite: MILS 1011. Open to all students.
  

  • MILS 1011 - Military Leadership: Foundations of Officership

    1 Hours. Examines the unique duties and responsibilities of officers. Discusses organization & role of the Army. Reviews basic life skills pertaining to fitness and communication. Analyzes Leadership values, management techniques, and expected ethical behavior. Prerequisite: Co-requisite: MILS 1010L. Open to all students.
  

  • MILS 1020L - Military Leadership: Basic Leadership Lab

    No Credit Hours. Practical exercises and experiences at leading and decision making is provided to all students. Labs include military/adventure skills, drill and ceremony, marksmanship, water safety, map reading, field leader’s reaction course, and visits to military battlefield and historical sites. Prerequisite: Co-requisite: MILS 1021.
  

  • MILS 1021 - Military Leadership: Basic Leadership

    1 Hours. Presents fundamental leadership concepts and doctrine. Practices basic skills that underlie effective problem solving. Applies active listening & feedback skills. Examines factors that influence leader and group effectiveness. Examines the officer experience. Prerequisite: Co-requisite: MILS1020L.
  

  • MILS 1101 - Basic Rifle Marksmanship

    1 Hours. Introduction to safe use of a firearm and practical application of rifle marksmanship. Course includes weapons safety, mechanics, capabilities and fundamentals of marksmanship. Includes visits to fire at local indoor range. Open to all students. Materials and equipment furnished by Department of Military Science.
  

  • MILS 1211 - Basic Outdoor Field Craft and Skills

    1 Hours. Introduction of basic military survival skills and outdoor field craft. Subjects include: cold/hot weather survival, water procurement methods, plant identification, expedient field shelters, signaling, and rappelling/mountaineering. Open to all students. Materials furnished by the Department of Military Science.
 

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