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Fall 2008 Credit Course Information


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LAS 300 Living and Learning Communities: Living in a Diverse Society (3)
MW 5:15-6:35 p.m.
Sec. M001 Class #17485 Torres-Saillant

Telephone program office at 315-443-9475 for description.

LAS 400 Hispanic Journalistic Practice (3)
TTh 6:30-7:50 p.m.
Sec. M002 Class #18395 Paniagua

Telephone program office at 315-443-9475 for description. Prerequisite: instructor consent.

LAS 433 Business Spanish (3)
MW 6:15-7:35 p.m.
Sec. M001 Class #17195 Ojeda

Language usage in relation to Spanish and Latin American business. Prerequisite: SPA 301.

LAT 101 Latin I (4)
MTh 5:30-7:20 p.m.
Sec. U001 Class #24097 Staff

Introductory course prepares students to acquire a reading knowledge of classical Latin, focusing on morphology and syntax, and its role in the culture and literature of ancient Roman society. Prerequisite: no prior experience or admission by placement exam.

LGL 201 Introduction to Legal Systems and Legal Ethics (3)
W 6-9 p.m.
Sec. U001 Class #20349 Bowler/Grobosky

Examine definitions and sources of law and organization of judicial system. Representative substantive areas of law covered to develop case analysis, legal thinking, and writing. Codes of professional ethics for lawyers and non-lawyers also explored.

LGL 202 Legal Research and Legal Writing (4)
MW 3:45-5:05 p.m.
Sec. U001 Class #20362 Cantone

Fact analysis, issue spotting, and legal problems involving statutes, digests, and case law. Assigned library research problems. Prepare law office memoranda, legal briefs, and other common legal documents. Computer literacy highly recommended. Prerequisite: WRT 205 or equivalent.

LGL 301 Tort Law (3)
M 6-9 p.m.
Sec. U001 Class #20354 Snyder

Overview of the principles of tort law covering intentional torts, negligence, strict liability, product liability, and defamation. Elements of causes of action, defenses, and the role of the legal assistant are examined.

LGL 305 Property and Real Estate (3)
T 6-9 p.m.
Sec. U001 Class #20357 Leasure

Common law real property, deeds and conveyances, liens and encumbrances, easements and restrictive covenants, and conditional estates. Also leases, recording acts, brokers, contracts, title examination, title policies and surveys, and preparation of transactional documents.

LGL 331 Environmental Law (3)
W 6-9 p.m.
Sec. U001 Class #24800 Brickwedde

Federal and state law and procedures addressing air and water pollution, toxic substances, solid waste, and nuclear hazards. Municipal land use considerations. Emphasis on preparation, compliance, and litigation issues. Prerequisite: LGL 201.

LGL 407 Intellectual Property (3)
Th 6-9 p.m.
Sec. U001 Class #24801 Habelt

Patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret protection. Distinctions between forms of intellectual property and statutory and common law methods of enforcing rights. Emphasis on practical maintenance, research, emerging technologies, materials preparation, and litigation processes. Prerequisite: LGL 201.

LIN 421 Methodology of TESOL (3)
MW 5:15-6:35 p.m.
Sec. M001 Class #11804 Brown

Topics include the grammar, sound system, lexis, and pragmatic language use of English; how various skills are taught; individual differences and learning styles; history and theories of language teaching. Additional work required of graduate students. Prerequisite: instructor consent.

LIN 481 Global Communication Through World Englishes (3)
W 7-10 p.m.
Sec. M001 Class #17004 Bhatia

World Englishes pose unique challenges for linguists, language pedagogues, business leaders, communication experts, and researchers in intercultural/ international communication. Various topics reflecting these challenges are presented.

LIN 491 Universal Grammar and Second Language Acquisition (3)
T 7-9:45 p.m.
Sec. M001 Class #13098 Ritchie

Basic concepts and results of research in grammatical theory and second language acquisition and implications for the understanding of the performance of second language acquirers. Prerequisite: LIN 441, LIN 641 or permission of instructor.

LIT 226 Dostoevsky and Tolstoy (3)
TTh 5-6:20 p.m.
Sec. M001 Class #17228 Burak

Lectures, readings, discussions, and reports on Dostoevsky's and Tolstoy's major novels.

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MAE 548 Engineering Economics & Technology Valuation (3)
T 5-7:50 p.m.
Sec. M001 Class #24420 Khalifa

Value base assessment and management of engineering and technology projects: equivalence, discounted cash-flow, CAPM, taxes, depreciation, financial statements. Risk-adjusted valuation: risk/uncertainty in staged projects, Monte Carlo simulations, decision trees, real options, project portfolio management. Prerequisite: Calculus II or equivalent.

MAE 635 Advanced Mechanics of Materials (3)
TTh 6:45-8:05 p.m.
Sec. M001 Class #15331 Murthy

Stress analysis. Beam-column analysis by series and variational techniques, beams on elastic foundation, torsion with restrained warping, deflections due to transverse shear, introductory problems in plates and shells. Prerequisite: CIE 325, MAT 485.

MAE 643 Fluid Dynamics (3)
TTh 5-6:20 p.m.
Sec. M001 Class #14907 Lewalle

Kinematics and dynamics of flows. Conservation of mass, momentum, and energy. Navier-Stokes equations. Dimensionless parameters and regimes of flow. Potential flow applications. Prerequisite: instructor consent.

MAR 356 Marketing Research (3)
TTh 5:30-6:50 p.m.
Sec. M003 Class #24360 Mazumdar

Application of various research methods to marketing. Planning, design, execution, and interpretation of applied marketing research studies. Prerequisite: MAR 255, MAS 362 or instructor consent; junior standing.

MAR 757 Managing Product Development (3)
T 7-9:45 p.m.
Sec. M001 Class #19780 Wilemon

Problems in developing new products and new corporate ventures. Designing innovation strategies, risk taking, technology planning, evaluation of new product proposals, and managing the innovation team. Prerequisite: MBC 636 or instructor consent.

MAS 261 Introductory Statistics for Management (3)

 

MW 2:15-3:35 p.m.
Sec. M005 Class #19842 Staff

MW 5:15-6:35 p.m.
Sec. M004 Class #19804 Velu

 

Basic statistical theory and data analysis methods. Describing data graphically and numerically. Probability distributions. Sampling. Statistical tests and intervals. Use of computer statistics programs. Emphasis on choice, limitations, and interpretation of methods for management use. Prerequisite: sophomore standing, MAT 183.

MAS 362 Decision Tools for Management (3)
TTh 5:30-6:50 p.m.
Sec. M004 Class #19843 Staff

Review of important statistical concepts. Mathematical models for management data emphasizing correct use and interpretation of results. Linear and logistic regression. Time series analysis. Model assumptions and limitations.

MAT 112 Algebraic Operations and Functions (3)
MW 5:30-6:50 p.m.
Sec. U001 Class #17192 Staff

Algebraic operations. Linear and quadratic equations, applications. Exponents and logarithms. Credit not given for MAT 111 and 112. Credit not given for MAT 112 after receiving a C or better in MAT 183 or above. TI-84 or TI-83 is required.

MAT 121 Probability and Statistics for the Liberal Arts I (3)
MW 5:30-6:50 p.m.
Sec. U001 Class #12505 Staff

First in a two-course sequence. Teaches probability and statistics by focusing on data and reasoning. Includes displaying data, probability models and distributions. NOTE: A student cannot receive credit for MAT 121 after completing STT 101 or any MAT course numbered above 180 with a grade of C or better. Any calculator with a square root key is adequate.

MAT 183 Elements of Modern Mathematics (3)
TTh 5:30-6:50 p.m.
Sec. U001 Class #24099 Staff

Linear equations, matrices, and linear programming. Introduction to mathematics of finance. Discrete probability theory. For students interested in management, finance, economics, or related areas. TI-84 or TI-83 is required.

MAT 221 Elementary Probability and Statistics I (3)
Weekend College format
FSaSu 1-5 p.m. Meets 9/12-14; continues at a distance until 11/21.
Sec. U030 Class #24832 Lardy

First of a two-course sequence. For students in fields that emphasize quantitative methods. Probability, design of experiments, sampling theory, introduction of computers for data management, evaluation of models, and estimation of parameters. Credit not given for both MAT 221 and MAT 321.

MFE 636 Materials and Processing in Manufacturing (3)
W 6-8:40 p.m.
Sec. M001 Class #15348 Staff

Properties of metals, polymers, ceramics; mechanics and mechanisms of deformation processing, manufacturing processes. Laboratory demonstrations.

MFE 654 Production System Design and Control (3)
M 6-8:40 p.m.
Sec. M001 Class #15380 Moon

Introduction to design, planning, execution, and control of production systems using mathematical, computational, and other modern techniques. Forecasting, inventory control, lean manufacturing, materials requirement planning, enterprise resource planning, and supply chain planning. Prerequisite: ECS 526.

MIS 325 Introduction to Information Systems for Managers (3)
Th 7-9:45 p.m.
Sec. M004 Class #19844 Wademan

Management and effective use of information systems and e-business technologies to improve business decision-making, conduct electronic commerce, revitalize business processes, and gain competitive advantage.

MOT 711 Innovation and Technology Management (3)
T 7-9:45 p.m.
Sec. M001 Class #19781 Wilemon

Focuses on innovation and technology management in different organizational context, e.g. manufacturing, e-commerce, and services. Models of innovation are examined as well as the involvement of key stakeholders. Major factors influencing innovation are examined. Prerequisite: graduate standing or instructor consent.


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