Apr 18, 2024  
2018-2019 Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • BMGT 426W - Strategic Management

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    A capstone course that integrates subject matter from other business courses and disciplines in the discussion and analysis of strategic management, business policy, and organizational propetblems. Extensive case-study pedagogy is used to integrate and apply concepts and knowledge to real-world problems.

    Prerequisite(s): BMKT 325W , BMGT 335W , BFIN 322  Senior standing. Must be attempted within last two semesters rior to graduation. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • BMGT 448W - Entrepreneurship

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Study of new venture creation with emphasis on the highly technical, engineering or mining oriented business. Investigation of securing venture capital, preparation of a business plan, mergers, acquisitions and the new issues market.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing or consent of instructor. Satisfies upper division Writing core. Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • BMGT 491 - Special Topics

    Variable
  
  • BMGT 498 - Internship

    Variable
  
  • BMIS 311 - Management Information Systems

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course continues the work begus in Computer Applications 158.  Through some unstructured exercises and case studies, students will be expected to apply the skills learned in previous courses to develop creative and innovative solutions to a variety of business and non-business problems, while gaining additional proficiency in the use of the advanced features of Microsoft Access.

    Prerequisite(s):  
  
  • BMIS 320 - Business Modeling I

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Through the use of exercises and case studies of intermediate complexity, students will apply knowledge and skills acquired in Computer Applications 156 and 158, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access and in other business courses, to develop creative and innovative solutions to a variety of business problems, while gaining additional proficiency in the use of the advanced features of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access.

    Prerequisite(s):
     
  
  • BMIS 375 - Business Modeling II

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Through the use of exercises and case studies of advanced complexity, students will add to knowledge and skills acquired in Business BMIS 275 and in other business courses to develop creative and innovative solutions to a variety of business problems, while gaining additional proficiency in the use of the advanced features of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access.

    Prerequisite:  BMIS 320   Business Modeling I
  
  • BMIS 415 - Management of Information Technology

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Directed at future business decision-makers, this course addresses key areas of managing the acquisition, implementation, and use of information technology in a business enterprise, including the management of hardware and software implementation projects, the technology policy making, and information technology security.

    Prerequisite(s): BMIS 311  or ACTG 321 ; Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • BMIS 416 - Enterprise Systems and Industry Software

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course exposes the student to both enterprise and industry-specific systems employed in a variety of industries. Students will be introduced to the basic concepts and practices of Enterprise Systems (ES) and will also research and examine current software used in their industry of choice.  Industry standard Enterprise Systems, such as SAP and Oracle, will be used for discussing and illustrating the ES concepts.  The implementation and use of this software will be examined, with particular emphasis on its capabilities to support business decision-making.

    Prerequisite(s): CAPP 156   Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • BMIS 453 - Business Intelligence and Big Data Alalytics

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec)
    Business intelligence and analytics is key to enabling successful competition in today’s world of “big data”.  Businesses, governments, and individuals create massive collections of data as a by-product of their activity.  Increasingly, decision-makers and systems rely on intelligent technology to analyze data systematically to improve decision-making.  This course focuses on helping students understand how to best leverage business intelligence and analytics to make smarter decisions and generate better results for their organizations.  Students have an opportunity to apply the concepts, principles, and methods associated with four areas of analytics (text, descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive) to real problems in an application domain associated with their area of interest.

    Prerequisite(s): STAT 131   or STAT 216  and CAPP 156  
  
  • BMIS 491 - Special Topics

    Variable
  
  • BMIS 498 - Internship

    Variable
  
  • BMKT 325W - Principles of Marketing

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Emphasizes the functions of marketing management in terms of environment, research, pricing, promotion, distribution and product development.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or Consent of Instructor. Satisfies upper division Writing core. Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • BMKT 337 - Consumer Behavior

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course examines the basic concepts and principles in customer behavior, from determining customers’ needs and wants to providing customer satisfaction and maintaining customer relationships, with the goal of understanding how these ideas can be used to influence marketing decision making. Topics covered include customer psychological processes (e.g., motivation, perception, attitudes, and decision-making) and their impact on marketing (e.g., segmentation, branding, customer satisfaction).

    Prerequisite(s):   or consent of instructor Course generally offered first semester.
  
  • BMKT 342 - Marketing Research

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Development of a framework for use in small-scale market research. Explores mathematical modeling to investigate such issues as pricing, competitive strategy and allocation problems.

    Prerequisite(s): BMKT 325W . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • BMKT 343 - Integrated Marketing Communications

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course provides students with a broad introduction to the escalating world known as integrated marketing communications (IMC). Students will develop skills that are essential to building lucrative brands and effective customer relationships. Students will study and apply the marketing mix across various product/service life stages of a company.

    Prerequisite(s):   or consent of instructor Generally offered second semester.
  
  • BMKT 436 - Sales and Sales Management

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
  
  • BMKT 449 - Strategic Marketing Management

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course focuses on issues on significant strategic issues such as the selection of businesses and segments in which to compete, how to allocate resources across businesses, and segments, and the elements of the marketing mix. Students will develop skills in formulating and implementing marketing strategies for products, services, brands and businesses. The course will explore such issues as how to design optimal strategies for various components of the product life cycle.

    Prerequisite(s):   or consent of instructor. Generally offered second semester.
  
  • BMKT 491 - Special Topics

    Variable
  
  • BMKT 498 - Internship

    Variable
  
  • BUS 0265 - Business Applications

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Introduces the use of the 10 key adding machine while presenting practical mathematics for business and consumer financing. Topics include computing simple and compound interest, present values, annuities, and amortization. The focus is on linking mathematics with real business practices.

    Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • BUS 0291 - Labor Law and Ethics

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
  
  • BUS 0956 - Business Essentials

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course introduces the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to prepare students for today’s competitive workplace. Business careers, principles, and emerging trends in fields such as management, leadership, finance, and accounting are presented.

  
  • CAPP 131 - Basic MS Office

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course is a basic introduction into the various capabilities and uses of the microcomputer. The student is exposed to the major areas of microcomputer usage in business today using operating system and application software including word processing, spreadsheets, databases and presentation. Emphasis is placed in problem solving, thinking creatively, individual responsibility, and time management. Hands-on computer projects are assigned to assist students in comprehending the overall concepts of microcomputers.

    Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • CAPP 154 - MS Word

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Students, while enhancing their keyboarding skills, are provided with an exposure to the major capabilities of MS Word software.

    Prerequisite(s): AMGT 113 .
  
  • CAPP 156 - MS Excel

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Provides the student with skills in spreadsheet construction. Areas of instruction include worksheet construction, formatting, charting and chart enhancements, multiple worksheets, special functions, database operations, macros, operations including list data, scenario management, and pivot tables. Import/export operations involving spreadsheet data, hyperlinks and an introduction to Visual Basic for Applications programming language is included This course will prepare the student to take the Proficient level Certified Microsoft Office User Exam for Microsoft Excel.

    Prerequisite(s): Freshman or higher on the north campus.  Third semester or higher on the south campus. Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • CAPP 158 - MS Access

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course will provide an in-depth use of current database software to provide an understanding of relational database systems. The course will include how to create and maintain a database. Functions include how to create forms, reports, queries, and custom reports. Also, this course will integrate Access with the web and other software programs, automate tasks with macros, use and write Visual Basics for Applications Code, and manage and secure a database Emphasis is placed on problem solving, thinking creatively, individual responsibility and self management. Hands-on computer projects are assigned to assist students in comprehending overall database management concepts.

    Prerequisite(s): Freshman or higher on the North Campus or third semester of higher on the South Campus. Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • CAPP 270 - Oracle

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course offers students an extensive introduction to data server technology. The class covers the concepts of both relational and object relational databases and the powerful SQL programming language. Students are taught to create and maintain database objects and to store, retrieve, and manipulate data. Students learn to retrieve data by using advanced techniques such as ROLLUP, CUBE, set operators, and hierarchical retrieval. Students also learn to write SQL and SQL *Plus script files using the iSQL *Plus tool to generate report-like output. Demonstrations and hands-on practice reinforce the fundamental concepts.

    Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • CAS 201 - Theories of Counseling

    3 credits (Hrs. 3 Lec)


    Provide an overview of the theory and practice of clinical counseling and treatment. Explore major theories of personality assessment. Explore current models of treatment, treatment facilities, and intervention. Examine the process from onset through treatment.

     

  
  • CET 0210 - Soil Materials & Testing

    2 credits
    This class will introduce you to the theory and procedures for testing soils and fine aggregates. You will learn how to follow standardized ASTM, AASHTO, and MT Dept. of Trans. testing procedures. Topics will include soil types, moisture content and relative density, grain size analysis, plastic properties, compaction, and soil classification systems.

  
  • CET 0916 - Internship

    1 - 6 credits (Variable)
    Combines academic work with an approved work experience related to the Engineering Technology degree programs. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and/or departmental Internship Coordinator to deter mine the availability of appropriate work experiences and the specific academic requirements for receiving credit.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of one semester of course work and Consent of Instructor. May be repeated once for credit. Course offered on demand.
  
  • CHEM 5506 - Polymer Chemistry

    3 credits Hrs. 3 Lec
    Covers the structure, synthesis, kinetics, distribution, conformations, and morphology of polymers.

    Prerequisite(s):   or   and    Generally offered during 2nd semester alternating years.
  
  • CHEM 6970 - Special Topics

    (Variable)
    Individual problems suitable for graduate study are assigned. Students submit written and oral reports for each problem.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • CHEM 6990 - Dissertation

    (Variable)
    Doctoral dissertation research activities.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • CHIN 101 - Elementary Chinese I

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This introductory course will focus the Mandarin Chinese sound system (Pinyin) and the rudiments of the traditional Chinese writing system, as they apply to a practical use of the language. Written applications will be introduced with pen, paper, and word processing exercises. Chinese culture will be introduced through language experiences as well as interactive and hands-on activities. These will include activities on Chinese history and philosophy, cooking and eating techniques, holidays, festivals, and folktales.


    This course will follow the Elementary Chinese I to continue to refine and further develop students’ abilities in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in modern standard Chinese. More real-world context topics and themes will be used which enable students to learn Chinese in a more efficient and pragmatic way, and to develop their language proficiency in real-life situations. Interactive pedagogical instruction will be used in this course to increase opportunities for students to use the language in real-world situation.
     

    Humanities Core Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • CHIN 102 - Elementary Chinese II

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course is generally offered 2nd semester. Humanities Core
  
  • CHMY 121 - Introduction to General Chemistry

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    A survey of general chemistry. Includes electronic structure, stoichiometry, chemical bonding, acids, bases, equilibrium, nuclear chemistry and kinetic theory. The CHMY 121- CHMY 122  -CHMY 123  sequence is designed for students preparing for careers in nursing and certain other health sciences.

    Prerequisite(s): Corequisite:  M 095  or higher MATH course.
  
  • CHMY 122 - Introduction to General Chemistry Lab

    1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec., 2 Lab)
    This is an experimental laboratory course designed to supplement and enhance understanding of material covered in general chemistry lecture course. The experiments expose students to essential methods of physical measurement, data collection, and analysis that are fundamental to laboratory work in health care fields and demonstrate basic inorganic, organic, and biochemical principles. Students not majoring in Nursing or Health Care Informatics need the consent of the instructor to enroll in this course.

    Prerequisite or Corequisites: CHMY 121  or CHMY 141 . Satisfies upper division Writing core. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • CHMY 123 - Introduction to Organic & Biochemistry

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    A course covering basic organic and biochemistry that includes nomenclature and classification of organic compounds with emphasis on compounds with functional groups important to biological systems and a basic study of their biochemical actions on these systems.

    Prerequisite(s): CHMY 121  or CHMY 141 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • CHMY 141 - College Chemistry I

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Fundamental principles of chemistry such as stoichiometry, atomic structure, bonding, gas laws, oxidation-reduction reactions, and chemical equilibria are covered. The experimental nature of the science of chemistry and the mathematical treatment of data are emphasized.

    Corequisite(s): M 151  or higher. Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • CHMY 142 - College Chemistry Laboratory I

    1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec., 2 Lab)
    Enhances understanding of lecture material (CHMY 141  or  CHMY 121 ) by laboratory experimentation. Experiments cover gravimetric analysis, chemical reactions, acid-base titrations, gas laws, oxidation-reduction titrations, water analysis, colligative properties and pH titrations.

    Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHMY 121  or CHMY 141 . Satisfies upper division Writing core. Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • CHMY 143 - College Chemistry II

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    A continuation of CHMY 141  including topics such as solubility product, chemical thermodynamics, acids and bases, kinetics, electrochemistry, organic compounds, coordination compounds, colligative properties and nuclear chemistry.

    Prerequisite(s): CHMY 141 . Satisfies upper division Writing core. Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • CHMY 144 - College Chemistry Laboratory II

    1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec., 2 Lab)
    Experiments reinforce lecture material covered in CHMY 143 . Emphasis is placed on qualitative analysis which includes the systematic separation and identification of cations and anions.

    Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHMY 143 . Satisfies upper division Writing core. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • CHMY 194 - Freshman Seminar

    1 credit
  
  • CHMY 210 - Survey of Organic Chemistry

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    An overview of the more important organic functional groups including nomenclature, physical properties and important organic reactions are covered as well as reactions, fate, and transport of certain organic compounds environmentally. 

    Prerequisite(s): CHMY 143   Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • CHMY 291 - Special Topics

    (Variable)
    Special topics not specifically designated under other course titles may be included under this number. This course may be repeated as often as desired. Credits by previous arrangement.

    Course offered on demand.
  
  • CHMY 302 - Chemistry Literature

    2 credits (Hrs: 1 Lec., 3 Lab)
    Provides practical experience in locating and utilizing scientific and technical literature in the student’s field of study. The lecture provides an overview of the purpose and structure of the weekly library assignment. The library assignment is designed to illustrate the main features of a given resource. Includes familiarization with computer search methods.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • CHMY 311 - Analytical Chemistry-Quantitative Analysis

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    A study of the theory and practice of quantitative methods of analysis. Topics include: introduction to statistics for chemists, sampling, equilibria of solutions and an introduction to electrochemistry. Emphasis will be on the application of these topics to biological systems.

    Prerequisite(s): CHMY 143 ; Corequisite(s): CHMY 312 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • CHMY 312 - Analytical Chemistry-Quantitative Analysis Lab

    1 credit (Hrs: 3 Lab)
    The lab is the “hands on” experience for developing good laboratory skills for and application of quantitative analysis.

    Corequisite(s): CHMY 311 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • CHMY 321 - Organic Chemistry I

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Covers fundamental theories of organic chemistry, nomenclature, structural relationships to reactions, reaction types and mechanisms, synthetic methods, properties and applications of organic compounds.

    Prerequisite(s): CHMY 143 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • CHMY 322 - Organic Chemistry Lab I

    1 credit (Hrs: 3 Lab)
    Covers standard laboratory Micro-Techniques including instrumental methods of analysis and their applications to representative syntheses and to common analyses.

    Prerequisite or corequisites: CHMY 321 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • CHMY 323 - Organic Chemistry II

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    A continuation of CHMY 321 . Encompasses all major functional groups and reaction types.

    Prerequisite(s): CHMY 321 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • CHMY 324 - Organic Chemistry Lab II

    1 credit (Hrs: 3 Lab)
    Utilizes more advanced Micro-Techniques of laboratory practice. Uses literature searches in developing more difficult synthesis problems.

    Prerequisite(s): CHMY 322 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • CHMY 361 - Elements of Physical Chemistry

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec)
    This course is a survey of topics covered in a traditional two-year physical chemistry sequence (e.g. CHMY 371/372).  These topics include concepts of quantized energy, spectroscopic principles and electromagnetic radiation applied to molecular structure; the Laws of Thermodynamics, and the statistical nature of change; basics of transport, chemical kinetics, rate laws and nuclear decay processes.  Additional topics may include diffusion, sedimentation, and particle nucleation.

    Prerequisite(s): M 171  , CHMY 143  
  
  • CHMY 371 - Physical Chemistry-Quantum Chemistry & Spectoscopy

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Introduces chemical thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, chemical kinetics, and electrochemistry, and transport phenomena. Emphasis will be on the application of these topics to biological systems.

    Prerequisite(s): CHMY 143  and M 172 .
  
  • CHMY 372 - Physical Chemistry Lab I

    1 credit (Hrs: 3 Lab)
    A laboratory course designed to introduce the student to the experimental determinations of the properties of pure and solution phases and to the experimental applications of the laws of thermodynamics.

    Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • CHMY 373 - Physical Chemistry - Kinetics & Thermodynamics

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    A continuation of CHMY 371  with application to multi-component phase equilibria, surface chemistry, and other topics.

    Prerequisite(s): CHMY 371  and  . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • CHMY 374 - Physical Chemistry Lab II

    2 credits (Hrs: 6 Lab)
    Introduces the student to the experimental determinations of the properties of electrolytic solutions, the experimental study of heterogeneous equilibria, spectroscopy, kinetics and surface chemistry.

    Prerequisite or corequisites: CHMY 373 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • CHMY 394 - Junior Seminar

    1 credit
  
  • CHMY 401 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course will focus on the molecular structures and properties of inorganic compounds and complexes. We will study concepts in bonding, trends in periodic properties, molecular symmetry, solid-state, reaction mechanisms, coordination chemistry, and the descriptive chemistry of selected elements.

    Prerequisite(s): CHMY 371 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • CHMY 421 - Advanced Instrument Analysis

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    A study of the theory and applications of modern methods of analysis. Topics include absorption, emission and fluorescent spectroscopy, NMR and mass spectroscopy, and chromatography methods of analysis.

    Prerequisite(s): CHMY 311  and CHMY 312 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • CHMY 422 - Advanced Instrument Analysis Lab

    1 credit (Hrs: 3 Lab)
    The lab is the “hands on” experience for understanding the use and operation of analytical instruments for chemical analysis and the development of good laboratory practices in the use of these instruments.

  
  • CHMY 430 - Environmental Organics

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course will examine how vapor pressure, solubility, partitioning, diffusion, sorption, reactivity, photochemistry, and biological processes affect the movement and distribution of organic chemicals introduced into the natural environment. The course will adapt a quantitative molecular understanding of these processes.

    Prerequisite(s): CHMY 210 or CHMY 321 and CHMY 371 or Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • CHMY 442 - Environmental Chemistry

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course utilizes physical and chemical principles to provide a detailed understanding of the chemistry of natural waters and the interaction of these waters with the environment.

    Prerequisite(s): CHMY 371 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • CHMY 450W - Demonstrations

    1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec., 2 Lab)
    Students in this course will convey the excitement, wonder, and fun of science by developing, documenting, and performing three different demonstrations and/or hands on activities for external audiences. Each activity will involve assimilating the appropriate background literature and necessary components in support of the activity, supervised practice of both the activity and the explanation of the underlying science, safely performing the activity for an external audience, properly and safely transporting, storing, and disposing of the material used in the activity, and finally, providing a clearly written and referenced description of the activity that can be used by others to repeat the demonstration.

    Satisfies upper division Writing core. Course offered on demand.
  
  • CHMY 490 - Undergraduate Research

    1 credit
    Designed for undergraduates who are involved in directed research projects. Students are required to prepare an extensive formal paper and present their research in CHMY 494W  Chemistry Seminar. Three credits of this course is required for American Chemical Society certification. This course may be repeated as often as desired.

    Course offered on demand.
  
  • CHMY 491W - Special Topics

    (Variable)
    Course title depends on topic. This course may be repeated as often as desirable.

    Course offered on demand.
  
  • CHMY 494W - Chemistry Seminar

    1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec.)
    All chemistry seniors are required to present two seminars - one in the fall semester and one in the spring semester. An extensive formal paper on the seminar topic must be written and approved by the department early in the semester before the seminar can be presented. Students who have taken or are taking undergraduate research for credit must prepare their paper and present their seminar based on this undergraduate research. If the student has done undergraduate research for credit on two distinct topics (perhaps with two separate faculty members), then both semesters must be used to present the undergraduate research. All junior chemistry students are expected to attend.

    May be repeated once for credit. Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • CHMY 497 - Chemistry Teaching Experience

    1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec., 2 Lab)
    Students in this course will gain experience teaching chemistry by serving as undergraduate teaching assistants in General Chemistry laboratories. Each credit requires the student to serve as the undergraduate teaching assistant for one semester in one section of General Chemistry laboratories. Weekly duties require the student to familiarize themselves with each laboratory lecture, attend the teaching assistant lecture, supervise and assist students performing the laboratory, and share in the grading of the laboratory.

    Course offered on demand.
  
  • CHMY 498 - Internship

    1 - 6 credits (Variable)
    For academic work done in conjunction with an approved work experience related to the Chemistry degree program. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and/or departmental Internship Coordinator to determine the availability of appropriate work experience and the specific academic requirements for receiving credit.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and Consent of Instructor. May be repeated once for credit. Course offered on demand.
  
  • CHMY 501 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course will focus on the molecular structures and properties of inorganic compounds and complexes. We will study concepts in bonding, trends in periodic properties, molecular symmetry, solid-state, reaction mechanisms, coordination chemistry, and the descriptive chemistry of selected elements.

    Prerequisite(s): CHMY 371 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • CHMY 502 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry II

    3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
    The theories introduced in CHMY 501  are applied to the elements and their compounds. The chemical and physical properties of each periodic group are discussed.

    Prerequisite(s): CHMY 501 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • CHMY 530 - Chemistry Literature

    2 credits (Hrs: 1 Lec., 1 Lab)
    Provides practical experience in locating and utilizing scientific and technical literature in the student’s field of study. The lecture provides an overview of the purpose and structure of the weekly library assignment. The library assignment is designed to illustrate the main feature of a given resource. Includes familiarization with computer search methods.

    Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • CHMY 535 - Theoretical Chemistry

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Introduction to quantum mechanics and statistical thermodynamics. Topics include the hydrogen atom, approximation methods, many electron atoms, molecular spectroscopy, and equilibrium statistical thermodynamics.

    Prerequisite(s): M 274 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • CHMY 540 - Environmental Chemistry

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course utilizes physical and chemical principles to provide a detailed understanding of the chemistry of natural waters and the interaction of these waters with the environment.

    Prerequisite(s): CHMY 371 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • CHMY 542 - Fate & Transport Of Organics in the Environment

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course will examine how vapor pressure, solubility, partitioning, diffusion, sorption, reactivity, photochemistry, and biological processes affect the movement and distribution of organic chemicals introduced into the natural environment. The course will adapt a quantitative molecular understanding of these processes.

    Prerequisite(s): CHMY 210  or CHMY 321  & CHMY 371 , or Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • CHMY 565 - Organic Spectroscopy

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Interpretation of NMR, IR, UV and mass spectra are used to determine the structure of compounds. Variations in instrumental techniques to elucidate the structures are discussed.

    Prerequisite(s): CHMY 421 , CHMY 323 or Consent of Instructor.
  
  • CHMY 594 - Graduate Geochemistry Seminar

    1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec.)
    Geochemistry graduate students are required to take two credits of seminar. These may be taken either in the Chemistry or Geology Department courses. It is recommended that one seminar be presented in each department.

    Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • CHMY 599 - Thesis Research

    (Variable)
    Credits to be Arranged . A specific theoretical or applied problem resulting in an original investigation within the field of geochemistry to be selected by the graduate student and the graduate committee.

    Course generally offered year round.
  
  • CHMY 5597 - Geochemical Modeling

    1 - 4 credits (Variable)
    1-4 Credits each time elected. Covers special topics not specifically designated in other course titles. Some examples are as follows: Advanced analytical chemistry, electrochemistry, nonequilibrium thermodynamics, silicate chemistry, phase rule, clay mineralogy, radiogeology, groundwater chemistry.

    Prerequisite(s): CHMY 422  or GEOE 533 , Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • CJUS 121 - Introduction to Criminal Justice

    3 credits (3 hrs Lec)
    This course offers exposure to the fundamental perspectives and terminology of the criminal justice system in the United States.  It includes the study of the interaction of the individual with the criminal justice system.  Students will also examine the causes of criminal behavior and the history, influences, and related fields of knowledge that are connected to the criminal justice system.  Topics will include responsibilities of agencies, roles of personnel, and the inter relationships of criminal justice to political agencies and other factors that influence the criminal justice system.

  
  • COA 242 - Coaching Football

    2 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec.)
    A study of the rules and theory of modern football emphasizing an understanding of the game and application of sophisticated football rules and coaching philosophies. The use of football as a leisure time activity is explored.

    Course offered on demand.
  
  • COMM 0001 - English

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course covers fundamentals of grammar and basic punctuation. Course credit does not count toward program requirement.

  
  • COMM 2956 - Special Topics

    (Variable)
    Specific topic is to be determined by individual faculty member offering the course. Topic will deal with some aspect of communications not covered by an existing course. This course is designed to complement present department offerings.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • COMM 3256 - Advanced Speech Activities

    3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec.)
    Two credits may be earned per semester for a maximum of four semesters. Only those grade points and credits earned the first time will be counted toward graduation requirements in any degree program.

    Prerequisite(s): COMX 111  and COMX 211 . Course offered on demand.
  
  • COMM 3956 - Special Topics

    (Variable)
    Specific topic is to be determined by individual faculty member offering the course. Topic will deal with some aspect of communications not covered by an existing course. This course is designed to complement present department offerings.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • COMM 4216 - Public Relations Practice & Management

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Treats public relations as a complex management function by which an organization, institution or industry seeks to establish a good relationship with the individuals and groups with whom it is concerned. Provides a background in public relations theory, practice and management and seeks a balance between theory and practical problem-solving.

    Prerequisite(s): COMX 111  or Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • COMM 4556 - Persuasion

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Deals with the analysis of persuasive communication as a form of influence, the process and functions involved in persuasive communication, and persuasive communication potential and limitations for individuals and organizations. Focuses on the principles involved in influencing an audience with emphasis on the means by which speakers try to influence the attitudes, beliefs, values, and actions of others.

    Prerequisite(s): COMX 111  or COMX 211 , or Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • COMM 4921W - Senior Technical Communication Seminar

    1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec.)
    A participatory course in which students develop and refine both oral and written communication skills expected of professionals in the engineering field. Working from the assigned senior project topic, students will examine and apply the fundamentals of critical thinking nd organization; planning, drafting, and revising technical information using written and multimedia formats. Practice presentations will be used to solicit feedback from instructor and peers to help focus revision efforst and polish final delivery.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior Standing Fall and Spring Semesters; Corequisite(s): PET 499W , or another engineering senior design course. Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • COMM 4956 - Special Topics

    (Variable)
    Specific topic is to be determined by individual faculty member offering the course. Topic will deal with some aspect of communications not covered by an existing course. This course is designed to complement present department offerings.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • COMX 111 - Introduction to Public Speaking

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    A performance course in public speaking for the beginner covering theory and practice in the preparation and presentation of original speeches to inform and persuade. Logical organization is stressed.

    Satisfies Communication core. Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • COMX 115 - Interpersonal Communication

    3 credits
    Interpersonal Communications is designed to introduce the student to basic interpersonal communication theory. Emphasis will be on topics such as functions of communication, self-concept, perception, conversation skills, professional relationship development and maintenance, self-disclosure, assertiveness, and conflict management/ resolution and strategies.

  
  • COMX 140 - Introduction to Visual Rhetoric

    2 credits (Hrs: 1 Lec., 3 Lab)
    This course is about the practice of using visual signs and symbols in the dissemination of information and ideas. Knowledge and skills are gained through experiential learning.

    (Credit limitation: May be repeated for credit as often as desired. Only those grade points and credits earned the first two times the course is taken will be counted toward graduation requirements in any degree program.). Satisfies Communication core. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • COMX 191 - Special Topics

    (Variable)
    Specific topic is to be determined by individual faculty member offering the course. Topic will deal with some aspect of communications not covered by an existing course. This course is designed to complement present department offerings.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • COMX 211 - Advanced Public Speaking

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    A continuation of COMX 111  with greater emphasis on argumentation, persuasion, audience analysis and adaptation, and oral style.

    Prerequisite(s): COMX 111  or Consent of Instructor. Satisfies Communication core. Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • COMX 217 - Oral Interpretation

    3 credits (3 hrs Lec)
    Oral interpretation is concerned with the analysis and communicative sharing of the source material.  This includes verbal/nonverbal behavior, interface of the interpreter with literature and audience, and rhetorical and dramatic analysis of literary modes.  We will use interpretation to comment on socially significant issues like, racism, poverty, sexism, environmentalism, etc.

  
  • COMX 225 - Presenting Technical Information in the Petroleum Industry

    1 credit (3 hrs Lec)
    Emphasizes organization, purpose, and visual communication as the key principles of presentations in petroleum engineering. Participants learn to persuade, inform, and convey data successfully by focusing on the needs of the audience. They learn software skills to support these principles and methods using PowerPoint. Short speeches every other week help students gain practice and comfort presenting to an audience while building their skills. Reading and written homework emphasize research-proven communication principles. Students’ accumulation of skills culminates in a 10-12 minute final presentation at the end of the term.

  
  • COMX 230 - Presenting Technical Information

    3 credits (Hrs: 1 Lec., 2 Recitation)
    Interactive, participatory course which requires use of multimedia to enhance the visual dimension of oral presentations.

    Satisfies Communication core. Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • COMX 234 - Mass Media

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Examines the impact of print and electronic media on the American environment. Introduces several media theories and examines both the application of these theories to the different media and the impact of the media on society. Particular attention is given to how media consumers can become better informed and able to assess their media environment intelligently.

    Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • COMX 291 - Special Topics

    (Variable)
    Specific topic is to be determined by individual faculty member offering the course. Topic will deal with some aspect of communication not covered by an existing course. This course is designed to complement present department offerings.

    Prerequisite(s): Current computer skills. Course generally offered both semesters.
 

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