Mar 28, 2024  
2021-22 NSU Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2021-22 NSU Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses


 

Special Education

  
  • SPED 3431 - American Sign Language Lab III


    CIP Code: 131011
    Description: Students practice receptive and expressive skills in American Sign Language (ASL) for conversational, instructional, and artistic situations.

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lab / Studio contact hours per week: 2
    Co-requisite: SPED 3333 American Sign Language III.
  
  • SPED 3441 - American Sign Language Lab IV


    CIP Code: 131011
    Description: Students further apply receptive and expressive skills in ASL for conversational, instructional, and artistic (formal and informal) situations including an expanded emphasis on expressive skills.

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lab / Studio contact hours per week: 2
    Co-requisite: SPED 3343 American Sign Language IV
  
  • SPED 4063 - Behavior Management of Individuals with Exceptionalities


    Description: Considers the principles and procedures of behavioral adaptation of children with exceptionalities.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Co-requisite: EDUC 3313 Clinical Teaching & Pre-Internship I.
    Restrictions: Minimum 2.50 GPA.
  
  • SPED 4073 - Curriculum Modification for Individuals with Exceptionalities


    Description: Implementation and writing of IEPs and curriculum modification for individuals in special education.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: SPED 3113 Survey of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, SPED 4133 Survey of Individuals with Learning Disabilities, and SPED 4553 Survey of Individuals with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders.
    Restrictions: Fully admitted to Teacher Education and a minimum 2.50 GPA.
  
  • SPED 4133 - Survey of Individuals with Learning Disabilities


    Description: Review of the history of learning disabilities, study of identification, diagnosis, etiology, cognitive processing, and interventions, modifications and accommodations for individuals with learning disabilities.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Restrictions: Fully admitted to Teacher Education and a minimum 2.50 GPA.
  
  • SPED 4213 - Foundations, Future Trends, and Current Issues in Special Education


    CIP Code: 131001
    Description: Students in this course will identify contributions of historical features, legal aspects, analysis of current/future trends and issues related to special education.  Students will also learn how to apply trauma informed instruction strategies specifically for students with disabilities who have experienced trauma. An understanding toward the characteristics of varying disabilities, student Individualized Educational Plans (IEP), Response to Intervention (RTI), classroom assessment, IEP progress monitoring, and accountability assessment will also be addressed.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture contact hours per week: 3
    Prerequisite: EDUC 3113 Educational Psychology and EDUC 3313 Clinical Teaching & Pre-Internship I with a minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment.
    Restrictions: Minimum 2.50 GPA.
  
  • SPED 4223 - Instructional Design and Curriculum for Students with Disabilities


    CIP Code: 131011
    Description: Students learn principles of instructional design, student characteristics and assessment for students with disabilities in a variety of general and special education settings. Students will gain knowledge of research-based instruction and skill in using data collection to make decisions about IEPs and student progress.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: EDUC 3113 Educational Psychology and EDUC 3313 Clinical Teaching & Pre-Internship I with a minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment.
    Restrictions: Minimum 2.50 GPA.
  
  • SPED 4233 - Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities


    CIP Code: 131011
    Description: Students learn how to develop instructional strategies and effective techniques for teaching students with disabilities, target remediation and progress of skills focused around an academic curriculum in a variety of general and special education settings. Special emphasis will be on reading remediation and the development of language arts instructional methods.  An observational field experience will be included in order to experience developing a Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan. 

    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: EDUC 3113 Educational Psychology and EDUC 3313 Clinical Teaching & Pre-Internship I with a minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment, AND SPED 4223 Instructional Design and Curriculum for Students with Disabilities with a minimum grade of C.
    Restrictions: Minimum 2.50 GPA.
  
  • SPED 4242 - Collaboration and Transition Planning of Students with Disabilities


    CIP Code: 131011
    Description: Students learn the intrapersonal/interpersonal characteristics which serve students with disabilities, how to advocate for students with disabilities, communicate with IEP teams, and collaborate with all other service providers. Students will learn effective planning procedures to guide students with disabilities during transitional phases that include curricular, interagency, self-determination, and family aspects of transition.

    Credit Hours: 2
    Prerequisite: EDUC 3113 Educational Psychology and EDUC 3313 Clinical Teaching & Pre-Internship I with a minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment.
    Restrictions: Minimum 2.50 GPA.
  
  • SPED 4253 - Instructional Evaluations and Implementation for Students with Disabilities


    CIP Code: 131011
    Description: Students will learn how to design, implement, and evaluate curriculum and instructional strategies for students with disabilities in public school general and special education settings. Students will apply their knowledge in an integrated field experience where they demonstrate their ability to deliver research-based interventions, including RTI, use effective instructional strategies, apply behavioral modifications, administer informal evaluations, and monitor IEP progress for students with disabilities.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: EDUC 3113 Educational Psychology and EDUC 3313 Clinical Teaching & Pre-Internship I with a minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment.
    Restrictions: Minimum 2.50 GPA.
  
  • SPED 4263 - Assistive Technology Strategies and Universal Design for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders


    CIP Code: 131011
    Description: Students will learn assistive technology strategies and alternative/augmentative communication systems that are useful for the academic and social progress of students with disabilities, especially students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).   Students will also learn characteristics, identification, history, causes, interventions, and current issues regarding students with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: EDUC 3113 Educational Psychology and EDUC 3313 Clinical Teaching & Pre-Internship I with a minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment.
    Restrictions: Minimum 2.50 GPA.
    Note: GC
  
  • SPED 4401 - Honors Research IV


    Description: All enrolled students will present their scholarly activity.  All other students are expected to attend.

    Credit Hours: 1
    Prerequisite: SPED 4402 Honors Research III.
    Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
  
  • SPED 4402 - Honors Research III


    Description: Completion of honors thesis, artistic composition or other scholarly activity.

    Credit Hours: 2
    Prerequisite: SPED 3402 Honors Research II.
    Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
  
  • SPED 4433 - Introduction to Education of Children with Exceptionalities


    Description: The course will give an overview of all areas of exceptionality. Emphasis will be given to the integration of special education and general education.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Restrictions: Completion of 45 hours.
  
  • SPED 4483 - Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Special Education


    Description: Addresses multi-disciplinary related service issues for individuals with exceptionalities.  Students will fulfill clinical observation requirements in various related service disciplines.  Course will consist of classroom lecture and clinical observation.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Restrictions: Minimum 2.50 GPA.
  
  • SPED 4540 - Seminar in Individual Studies


    Description: Individual and/or group projects related to topics relevant to the total field of Special Education. Course designed to meet individual needs of the student with regard to certification and to strengthen knowledge in research strategies.

    Credit Hours: 1-2
    Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated for credit with different topics.
  
  • SPED 4553 - Survey of Individuals with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders


    Description: Review of the history of emotional and behavioral disorders, study of theoretical perspectives, clinical models, diagnostic issues, classification systems and characteristics of individuals with emotional and behavioral disorders.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Restrictions: Minimum 2.50 GPA.
  
  • SPED 4563 - Methods and Case Studies in Special Education


    Description: A review of educational programming and curriculum development for individuals with exceptionalities.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Co-requisite: Taken prior to or concurrently with EDUC 4032 Pre-Internship II.
    Restrictions: Minimum 2.50 GPA and fully admitted to Teacher Education.
  
  • SPED 4573 - Identification and Assessment of Children with Exceptionalities


    Description: Development of educational plans for individuals in special education through the administration and interpretation of diagnostic instruments.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Restrictions: Minimum 2.50 GPA and fully admitted to Teacher Education.
  
  • SPED 5203 - Evidence-Based Strategies & Curriculum Design for Students with ASD


    CIP Code: 131001
    Description: Teacher candidates will gain knowledge and implement evidence-based academic, behavioral, functional, and social strategies effective for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders.  Teacher candidates will learn to design curriculum based off the individual needs of students, state standards, and appropriate placement options.  Teachers will create and implement Individualized Education Plans for students with ASD. 

    Credit Hours: 3
    Restrictions: Must be admitted to the  Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree Program.  Credit may not be earned toward the bachelor’s degree for both SPED 4223 Instructional Design and Curriculum for Students with Disabilities and SPED 5203 Evidence-Based Strategies & Curriculum Design for Students with ASD.
    Note: UC
  
  • SPED 5323 - Response to Intervention and Assessment of Students with ASD


    CIP Code: 131001
    Description: Teacher candidates will understand the identification and psychological evaluation procedures required for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other disabilities to become eligible for special education services.  Teacher candidates will also learn about the Response to Intervention process necessary for effective evaluations.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Restrictions: Must be admitted to the  Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree Program.  Credit may not be earned toward the bachelor’s degree for both SPED 4253 Instructional Evaluations and Implementation for Students with Disabilities and SPED 5323 Response to Intervention and Assessment with Students with ASD.
    Note: UC
  
  • SPED 5812 - Seminar: Administration of Special Education Programs


    CIP Code: 131001
    Description: Teacher candidates will learn the responsibilities of a Local Education Agent, laws and policies of special education, budgetary needs for special education programs, and how to direct a special education program for an individual school or school district.

    Credit Hours: 2
    Restrictions: Must be admitted to the  Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree Program.  Credit may not be earned toward the bachelor’s degree for both SPED 4242 Collaboration and Transition Planning of Students with Disabilities and SPED 5812 Seminar Administration of Special Education Programs.
    Note: UC

Speech Language Pathology

  
  • SLP 2113 - Accent Modification for Non-English Speakers


    Description: This course focuses on accent modification for students who speak different dialects and languages.  Emphasis will be on pronunciation, grammar, and conversational skills.  Listening and speaking exercises will be practiced during class.  One hour a week will be set aside for small group speaking instruction to reduce accents.

    Credit Hours: 3
  
  • SLP 3213 - Language Disorders in Children


    CIP Code: 510203
    Description: Students will study the clinical approach to language disorders including autism.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture contact hours per week: 3
  
  • SLP 3223 - Clinical Phonetics


    CIP Code: 510203
    Description: Students will study the production and phonetic transcription of consonants and vowels in General American English.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture contact hours per week: 3
  
  • SLP 3313 - Introduction to Communication Disorders


    CIP Code: 510203
    Description: Students will explore the field of speech-language pathology. Emphasis is placed on the characteristics, etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of various communication disorders.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture contact hours per week: 3
  
  • SLP 3363 - Anatomy and Physiology of Speech Mechanism


    CIP Code: 510203
    Description: Students will study the anatomical structures and functions of the structures for respiration, phonation, resonance, articulation, hearing, and swallowing.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture contact hours per week: 3
  
  • SLP 3401 - Honors Research I


    Description: Topic identification and literature review for scholarly activity.

    Credit Hours: 1
    Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
  
  • SLP 3402 - Honors Research II


    Description: Research and development of scholarly activity.

    Credit Hours: 2
    Prerequisite: SLP 3401 Honors Research I.
    Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
  
  • SLP 3443 - Materials and Methods for Clinical Practices


    CIP Code: 510203
    Description: Students will explore procedures for providing therapy including philosophies of learning, reinforcement techniques, therapy techniques, and paperwork.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture contact hours per week: 3
  
  • SLP 3813 - Language Development


    CIP Code: 510203
    Description: Students will study the normal development of speech and language from the birth cry to the acquisition of language and the factors that influence development: i.e. intelligence, environment, age, gender, hearing, and social influences.  

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture contact hours per week: 3
    Note: GC
  
  • SLP 4213 - Language Disorders in Adolescents


    CIP Code: 510203
    Description: Students will explore language disorders in preadolescents and adolescents with a variety of language difficulties including autism, and prepare adolescents for meaningful opportunities after graduation.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture contact hours per week: 3
  
  • SLP 4233 - Speech, Hearing, and Voice Science


    CIP Code: 510203
    Description: Students will study the anatomic, physiologic, acoustic, and perceptual parameters of speech, hearing, and voice and their accompanying instrumentation and methods of acoustic measurement.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture contact hours per week: 3
    Prerequisite: SLP 3363 Anatomy and Physiology of Speech Mechanism and SLP 3223 Clinical Phonetics.
  
  • SLP 4263 - Aphasia


    CIP Code: 510203
    Description: Students will study the etiology, neurology, assessment and intervention of aphasia.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture contact hours per week: 3
  
  • SLP 4323 - Accent Modification


    CIP Code: 510203
    Description: Students will study accent modification of English language dialects and of English language learners with an emphasis on assessment and intervention of articulation, grammar, and conversational skills. Students will study culturally and linguistically diverse populations and experience scenarios to increase cross-cultural competence.   

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture contact hours per week: 3
  
  • SLP 4373 - Materials and Methods II


    CIP Code: 510204
    Description: Students implement the methods and materials for speech-language pathologists learned in SLP 3443 Materials and Methods for Clinical Practices including coordination, therapy planning, professional relationships, and program structure.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisite:  SLP 3443 Materials and Methods for Clinical Practices.
  
  • SLP 4401 - Honors Research IV


    Description: All enrolled students will present their scholarly activity.  All other students are expected to attend.

    Credit Hours: 1
    Prerequisite: SLP 4402 Honors Research III.
    Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
  
  • SLP 4402 - Honors Research III


    Description: Completion of honors thesis, artistic composition or other scholarly activity.

    Credit Hours: 2
    Prerequisite: SLP 3402 Honors Research II.
    Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
  
  • SLP 4413 - Audiology for Speech-Language Pathology


    CIP Code: 510203
    Description: Students will learn the anatomy and physiology of the hearing mechanism and elementary hearing problems. Students will learn to perform and interpret hearing screenings, conduct client counseling, make appropriate referrals, and interpret audiometric diagnostic evaluations.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture contact hours per week: 3
  
  • SLP 4473 - Aural Rehabilitation


    CIP Code: 510203
    Description: Students will examine habilitation and rehabilitation of hearing disorders and hearing loss in children and adults.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture contact hours per week: 3
    Prerequisite: SLP 4413 Audiology.
  
  • SLP 4520 - Independent Study


    Description: Independent study of topics related to normal communication processes and/or the nature, diagnosis, and treatment of communication disorders.

    Credit Hours: 1-3
    Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated for credit with different topics.
  
  • SLP 4553 - Evidence-Based Topics in Speech-Language Pathology


    CIP Code: 510203
    Description: Students will study how to search for potentially valuable evidence, appraise evidence critically, create researchable questions, and design a strong, credible study. 

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture contact hours per week: 3
  
  • SLP 4783 - Articulatory & Phonological Disorders


    CIP Code: 510203
    Description: Students will study the nature, assessment and intervention of articulation and mild phonological disorders in children. Students will study the nature, assessment and intervention of articulation and mild phonological disorders in children.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture contact hours per week: 3
  
  • SLP 4803 - Neuroanatomy


    CIP Code: 510203
    Description: Students will study the structure and function of neuroanatomy related to hearing and speech mechanisms.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture contact hours per week: 3
  
  • SLP 5001 - Fundamentals of Speech-Language Pathology


    CIP Code: 510203
    Description: Students will study professional report writing and planning and implementing therapeutic interventions with various client populations.

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture contact hours per week: 1
    Restrictions: Must be admitted to the Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree Program.
    Note: UC.
  
  • SLP 5150 - Advanced Supervised Clinical Practice Lab in Speech and Hearing


    CIP Code: 510203
    Description: Students will gain practicum hours necessary for ASHA Certification under the supervision of a licensed speech pathologist (or audiologist).

    Credit Hours: 1-2
    Lecture contact hours per week: 1-2
    Restrictions: Must be admitted to the Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree Program.
    Note: May be repeated for up to two hours credit toward ADP with changes in practicum assignments. UC.
  
  • SLP 5172 - Fluency Disorders


    CIP Code: 510203
    Description: Students will study normal development, prevention, etiology, assessment, and intervention of disfluencies in speech.

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture contact hours per week: 2
    Restrictions: Must be admitted to the Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree Program.
    Note: UC.
  
  • SLP 5222 - Early Intervention


    CIP Code: 510203
    Description: Students will study the research behind the federal early intervention program, its service delivery, the diagnoses common to children birth-to-age three, assessment, and intervention.

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture contact hours per week: 2
    Restrictions: Must be admitted to the Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree Program.
    Note: UC.
  
  • SLP 5343 - Augmentative & Alternative Communication


    CIP Code: 510204
    Description: Students will study assessment, selection, methods, and intervention for augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) with individuals who have significant communication challenges.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture contact hours per week: 3
    Restrictions: Must be admitted to the Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree Program.
    Note: UC.
  
  • SLP 5523 - Diagnostics in Speech-Language Pathology


    CIP Code: 510203
    Description: Students will study standardized, norm-referenced, criterion-referenced, functional, dynamic, and informal measures of assessment in speech-language pathology including the client interview, assessment and diagnostic process, the psychometric properties of tests, test administration, analysis of test results, and professional report writing.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture contact hours per week: 3
    Restrictions: Must be admitted to the Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree Program.
    Note: UC.
  
  • SLP 5523 - Diagnostics in Speech-Language Pathology


    CIP Code: 510203
    Description: Students will study standardized, norm-referenced, criterion-referenced, functional, dynamic, and informal measures of assessment in speech-language pathology including the client interview, assessment and diagnostic process, the psychometric properties of tests, test administration, analysis of test results, and professional report writing.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture contact hours per week: 3
    Restrictions: Must be admitted to the Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree Program.
    Note: UC.
  
  • SLP 5843 - Advanced Articulation & Phonological Disorders


    CIP Code: 510203
    Description: Students will study assessment and treatment for phonological disorders and severe articulation disorders such as apraxia.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture contact hours per week: 3
    Restrictions: Must be admitted to the Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree Program.
    Note: UC.
  
  • SLP 5902 - Motor Speech Disorders


    CIP Code: 510203
    Description: Students will study the etiology, assessment, and intervention of dysarthrias and apraxia in children and adults.

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture contact hours per week: 2
    Restrictions: Must be admitted to the Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree Program.
    Note: UC.

Supply Chain Management

  
  • SCM 3113 - Principles of Transportation


    Description: Study of types of domestic and international transportation modes, their operating characteristics, economic and regulatory environments, costing and pricing, and strategies for both carriers and shippers.

    Credit Hours: 3
  
  • SCM 3213 - SAP Enterprise Resource Planning Across the Supply Chain


    Description: Introduces the deployment of the SAP R/3 Enterprise software in the supply chain. It relates R/3 Enterprise (formerly known as SAP R/3 System) to an information systems framework, examining its technical structure and considers general implementation issues.

    Credit Hours: 3
  
  • SCM 3401 - Honors Research I


    Description: Topic identification and literature review for scholarly activity.

    Credit Hours: 1
    Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
  
  • SCM 3402 - Honors Research II


    Description: Research and development of scholarly activity.

    Credit Hours: 2
    Prerequisite: SCM 3401 Honors Research I.
    Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
  
  • SCM 3553 - Purchasing, and Inventory Management


    CIP Code: 520203
    Description: Students explore purchasing and inventory management decision making in an international economy with a focus on inventory control, management, including service level issues, and purchasing strategies.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture contact hours per week: 3
    Cross-listed: MKT 3553.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both MKT 3553 and SCM 3553.
  
  • SCM 3613 - Warehouse Management


    Description: Class and field work from which students will learn various aspects of warehouse management including inventory control and handling, personnel, security, safety, and integration into best practices of supply chain management.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: MKT 3213 Principles of Marketing with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • SCM 3733 - Lean Concepts in Organizations


    Description: A survey of methods and techniques being employed by world class industries to compete in a global market through identification and removal of waste and non-value added activities. Specific topics will include value stream mapping, employee involvement, total quality, group technology, manufacturing work cells, setup time reduction, lot size reduction, work flow, and line balancing. The application of lean concepts in diverse industry settings is examined.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Cross-listed: TECH 3733.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both SCM 3733 and TECH 3733.
  
  • SCM 3990 - Independent Study in Supply Chain Management


    Description: Students will conduct an individual study or research on current issues in supply chain management.

    Credit Hours: 1-3
    Restrictions: Instructor permission.
    Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of three credit hours.
  
  • SCM 4050 - Supply Chain Management Study Tour


    Description: Tours to various businesses which may include: retail stores, manufacturing facilities, warehousing facilities, distribution facilities, company headquarters and other sites related to supply chain management.

    Credit Hours: 1-3
  
  • SCM 4353 - Marketing Logistics


    Description: Planning, implementing, and controlling marketing systems for the flow of materials and final goods from points of origin to points of use to meet customer requirements at a profit. Involves coordinating the activities of suppliers, purchasing agents, manufacturers, transportation modes, marketers, channel members, and customers in domestic and international markets.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: MKT 3213 Principles of Marketing with a minimum grade of C.
    Cross-listed: MKT 4353.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both MKT 4353 and SCM 4353.
  
  • SCM 4401 - Honors Research IV


    Description: All enrolled students will present their scholarly activity.  All other students are expected to attend.

    Credit Hours: 1
    Prerequisite: SCM 4402 Honors Research III.
    Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
  
  • SCM 4402 - Honors Research III


    Description: Completion of honors thesis, artistic composition or other scholarly activity.

    Credit Hours: 2
    Prerequisite: SCM 3402 Honors Research II.
    Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
  
  • SCM 4443 - Special Topics in Supply Chain Management


    CIP Code: 520203
    Description: Special studies, research, and/or activities in supply chain management.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Restrictions: Instructor permission.
    Note: May be on campus or in the field and may be repeated for credit.
  
  • SCM 4513 - Negotiation and Conflict Resolution


    Description: An introduction to bargaining and negotiation in public, business, personal, and legal settings. Interests, options, alternatives, relationships and commitments in principled-based versus position-based negotiations are examined as they influence negotiations and the resolution of conflict to achieve a win-win result for the bargaining parties. Students will engage in online, or face-to-face, case-based negotiations.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Cross-listed: TECH 4513.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both SCM 4513 and TECH 4513.
  
  • SCM 4533 - International Supply Chain Management


    Description: International aspects of supply chain management including transportation, logistics, supplier, and other issues unique to a worldwide environment.

    Credit Hours: 3
  
  • SCM 4633 - Supply Chain Strategy


    CIP Code: 520203
    Description: Students analyze various aspects of the supply chain including strategic dimensions of logistics, transportation, materials handling, purchasing, ethics, lean processes, negotiation, and inventory control.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture contact hours per week: 3
  
  • SCM 4723 - Materials Management Handling


    Description: The study of the concepts, models, and systems for material management and production planning. Material flow from raw material acquisition through the finished product is examined. Materials management covers the basics of supply chain management, manufacturing, planning and control systems, purchasing, vendor-managed inventory, inventory evaluation, physical distribution, and performance metrics.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Cross-listed: TECH 4723.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both SCM 4723 and TECH 4723.
  
  • SCM 4753 - Process of Purchasing


    Description: This course addresses what firms must do to achieve a competitive advantage in the global economy from their procurement and sourcing processes. The course examines the interdependent relation of a firms strategic planning and purchasing strategies.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Cross-listed: TECH 4753.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both SCM 4753 and TECH 4753.
  
  • SCM 4950 - Internship


    CIP Code: 520203
    Description: Work in an approved business position related to supply chain management. Consists of applying knowledge which has been gained while working toward a degree.

    Credit Hours: 3 or 6
    Restrictions: Junior standing or above and Department Chair permission.
    Note: May be repeated for credit.

Technology

  
  • TECH 3003 - Concepts of Industry


    Description: The application of quantitative concepts to solving industrial problems. Topics will include calculations for machining operations, electronics, strength of materials, financial calculations, and industrial applications of solid geometry and trigonometry.

    Credit Hours: 3
  
  • TECH 3013 - Industrial Processes


    Description: A comprehensive survey of industrial processes employed by manufacturing and service industries. Processes include industrial materials and conventional (turning, millings, grinding) and non-traditional machining and forming processes. Students will learn to select processes based on material, methods, time and cost criteria.

    Credit Hours: 3
  
  • TECH 3023 - Technology and Society


    Description: A study where students learn to critically analyze the relationship between science and technology with human values, political and economic forces, and cultural and world views.

    Credit Hours: 3
    LAS Course: Yes
  
  • TECH 3033 - Fundamentals of Supervision


    Description: Fundamental principles of supervision and leadership are presented. Topics covered include: The duties and responsibilities of line supervisors and group leaders; and relationships with employees, supervisors, and management.

    Credit Hours: 3
  
  • TECH 3203 - Engineering Graphics


    Description: An introductory course in the fundamentals of computer-aided drawings as it applies to the field of drafting and design. Emphasis will be placed on developing orthographic and technical working drawings.

    Credit Hours: 3
  
  • TECH 3223 - Architectural Planning


    Description: A study of the principles and practices of architectural planning and design. An emphasis is placed on the study of design as a total process which includes aesthetics and environmental considerations as well as various mechanical, electrical and legal requirements.

    Credit Hours: 3
    LAS Course: Yes
  
  • TECH 3233 - Facilities Layout (CAD)


    Description: A study in the techniques necessary to design and layout an industrial plant facility. Emphasis is placed on the production process and material flow, utility requirements of gas, electric and water, BOCA building codes and ADA requirements.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: TECH 3203 Engineering Graphics.
  
  • TECH 3503 - Leadership in Organizations


    Description: A study of factors that influence leadership in supervision. These include characteristics of leaders, positive thinking, speaking, writing, planning meetings, worker training, interviewing, building morale, making decisions, and motivating workers.

    Credit Hours: 3
  
  • TECH 3513 - Employee Supervisor Relationships


    Description: A study of the interpersonal relationships between supervisors and employees. Emphasis is placed on leadership responsibilities relative to communication and motivation in meeting daily obligations.

    Credit Hours: 3
  
  • TECH 3523 - Computers and Supervisors


    Description: A course designed to enhance the supervisor’s problem solving ability by utilizing computer software. Topics covered will include CAD/CAM inventory management, project planning, process planning, forecasting, and quality management.

    Credit Hours: 3
  
  • TECH 3533 - Industrial Relations


    Description: A study of factors which human resources supervisors deal with in manufacturing organizations. Focus will be on problems such as selection, rejection, promotion, fairness, team work, and conflict among employees and supervisors in the industrial plant.

    Credit Hours: 3
  
  • TECH 3573 - Manufacturing Organization and Management


    Description: This course is an introduction to manufacturing management. Emphasis will be placed on such topics as: organization and planning for manufacturing, design of manufacturing processes, industrial equipment, methods, materials, physical facilities, control, maintenance, cost and research and development in manufacturing.

    Credit Hours: 3
  
  • TECH 3733 - Lean Concepts in Organizations


    Description: A survey of methods and techniques being employed by world class industries to compete in a global market through identification and removal of waste and non-value added activities. Specific topics will include value stream mapping, employee involvement, total quality, group technology, manufacturing work cells, setup time reduction, lot size reduction, work flow, and line balancing. The application of lean concepts in diverse industry settings is examined.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Cross-listed: SCM 3733.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both SCM 3733 and TECH 3733.
  
  • TECH 4003 - Production Planning


    Description: A course designed to introduce modern theory of planning, and control methods of industrial production. Analysis is made to determine machine, process, and production sequence requirements needed to produce a product.

    Credit Hours: 3
  
  • TECH 4013 - Quality Assurance Systems


    Description: A survey of the process and activities required to assure an organization produces a quality product. The course includes statistical applications, sampling plans, quality cost, auditing considerations and ISO:9000:2000

    Credit Hours: 3
  
  • TECH 4023 - Occupational and Environmental Safety


    Description: An overview of the occupational and environmental safety concerns of modern industry. Emphasis will be placed on safe practice in the use of industrial machinery, chemicals, and materials to protect workers and the environment.

    Credit Hours: 3
  
  • TECH 4043 - Senior Seminar


    Description: A capstone course for all Industry majors. Included in the course is the development of student portfolios, industrial survey of employment opportunities, required writing experiences in the major and assessment.

    Credit Hours: 3
  
  • TECH 4503 - Human Factors in Supervision


    Description: A study of the factors that affect the performance and attitude of the industrial worker in a modern technological environment.

    Credit Hours: 3
    LAS Course: Yes
  
  • TECH 4513 - Negotiation and Conflict Resolution


    Description: An introduction to bargaining and negotiation in public, business, personal and legal settings. Interests, options, alternatives, relationships and commitments in principled-based versus position-based negotiations are examined as they influence negotiations and the resolution of conflict to achieve a win-win result for the bargaining parties. Studies will engage in on-line, or face-to-face, case based negotiations.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Cross-listed: SCM 4513.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both SCM 4513 and TECH 4513.
  
  • TECH 4523 - Contemporary Issues in Manufacturing


    Description: This course is designed to study the contemporary problems related to social, environmental, economic and political activity that affect manufacturing on the local, regional, national and world scene.

    Credit Hours: 3
    LAS Course: Yes
  
  • TECH 4533 - Supervision and Unions


    Description: A course designed to review labor and management relations, basic theories, relationships, objectives, practices and strategies of both labor and management in industrial organizations.

    Credit Hours: 3
    LAS Course: Yes
  
  • TECH 4543 - Workplace Training Methods


    Description: An examination of methods, materials and concepts currently used in employee training in the workplace. This course is designed to aid the supervisor in establishing, executing, supervising and evaluating programs of instruction and training for employees.

    Credit Hours: 3
  
  • TECH 4563 - Applied Statistical Process Control


    Description: A study of statistical methods and techniques used to control quality in organizations. Emphasis will be placed on the application of advanced statistical process control to measure, monitor, and improve various processes.

    Credit Hours: 3
  
  • TECH 4583 - Quality for Profits


    Description: This course will survey the potential savings and increased profitability possible by company-wide adoption of a quality improvement system. Emphasis will be placed on the financial gains possible through quality management practices.

    Credit Hours: 3
  
  • TECH 4640 - Industrial Seminar


    Description: A seminar designed to meet the immediate needs or current problems in industry.

    Credit Hours: 1-3
    Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated for credit with different topics.
  
  • TECH 4650 - Industrial Problems


    Description: Designed to meet individual student needs by providing classroom and/or laboratory experiences in an area of industry.

    Credit Hours: 1-6
    Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated for credit with different topics.
  
  • TECH 4663 - Technology Seminar


    Description: Designed to meet individual student needs by providing classroom and/or laboratory experiences in an area of industry.

    Credit Hours: 3
  
  • TECH 4670 - Industrial Problems


    Description: Designed to meet individual student needs by providing classroom and/or laboratory experiences in an area of industry.

    Credit Hours: 1-6
    Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated for credit with different topics.
 

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