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Course Descriptions

Course Description Notes

Northern Kentucky University has established abbreviations for its various disciplines. These abbreviations, which are printed next to the name of each discipline in the following course descriptions, should be used in preparing course schedules and at other times when referring to specific courses.

Following course titles in parenthesis is the number of semester hours of credit in the course. Listed below the course title are the number of classroom and lab/studio hours in the course, course prerequisites and co-requisites, and the semesters in which the course is taught.

Many courses satisfy NKU general education requirements under guidelines of the Kentucky Transfer Policy. If a particular course is approved for general education credit, a two-letter general education category designation follows the course title. The category for which the course is approved is listed in full beneath the course description. The general education category designations are:

OC – Oral Communication
WC – Written Communication
AH – Arts and Humanities
QR – Quantitative Reasoning
NS – Natural Sciences
SB – Social and Behavioral Sciences

Please refer to the General Education section of this catalog for complete information.

The university reserves the right to withdraw or modify courses of instruction at any time.
 

Marketing
  

  • MKT 335 Event Planning and Management (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in MKT 205  or MKT 305.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    A comprehensive look at factors to consider for successful event planning, marketing, and management. Topics will include analysis of event budgets, design and implementation of promotional campaigns, strategies for sponsorship program development, selection of facilities or venues, coordination of staffing needs, and key legal issues such as contracts.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MKT 370 Social and Digital Marketing (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in MKT 205  or MKT 305.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Focuses on social media tools and analytics used by marketers to communicate with and create value for targeted audiences. Students learn how to: 1) explore the possibilities and limitations of various social media; 2) apply and integrate social media tools into marketing strategies; and 3) evaluate the effectiveness of different social media campaigns in achieving organizational goals.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MKT 392 Consumer Insights (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in MKT 205  and MKT 300  and BIS 380 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Introduction to the role of research in marketing decision making including defining marketing research problems and objectives, research designs and methodologies, primary and secondary data collection, sampling techniques, data analysis, and data reporting.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MKT 394 Topics: Marketing Issues (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in MKT 205  or MKT 305.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Specialized topics of faculty and student interest. Topics vary and may include product planning and development, distribution, pricing strategies, services marketing, and international marketing.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 9

    ♦
  

  • MKT 396 Internship: Marketing (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in MKT 205  or MKT 305, consent of supervising faculty member, GPA of at least 2.75.
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Supervised professional work and learning experience in an approved marketing-related professional position.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MKT 480 Strategic Decision Making in Marketing (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MKT 320 , MKT 392 , and senior standing.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Decision making related to objectives in performing marketing functions; adjustment of goods and services to consumer demand; simulated competition and case methodology. Open only to students certified as majoring in business or by consent of instructor.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MKT 492 Advanced Marketing Research (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 340  (or OST 311), MKT 320 , MKT 392 , BIS 380  and senior standing, or consent of instructor.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Development of advanced marketing research skills and knowledge through lecture/discussion and a field research study for a local non-profit organization. Open only to students in the marketing research track.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MKT 499 Independent Study: Marketing (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s):

    C or better in MKT 205  or MKT 305, senior standing and consent of instructor.


    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Students pursue a topic or project of interest to them. Meeting times arranged with instructor. Open only to students certified as majoring in business or by consent of instructor.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦

Master’s Education
  

  • EDMT 542 Method and Pedagogy in Middle School/Secondary Business/Marketing (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall only
    Theories, methods/techniques and technologies in designing, delivering and evaluating instruction in middle school and high school business/ marketing.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • EDMT 543 Method and Pedagogy in Middle School/Secondary Science (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall only
    Theories, methods, techniques and technologies in designing, delivering and evaluating instruction in middle school and high school science.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • EDMT 544 Method and Pedagogy in Middle School/Secondary Math (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): EDMT 696.
    Taught: Fall only
    Theories, methods/techniques and technologies in designing, delivering and evaluating instruction in middle school and high school mathematics.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • EDMT 545 Method and Pedagogy in Middle School/Secondary Social Studies (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): EDMT 696.
    Taught: Fall only
    Theories, methods/techniques and technologies in designing, delivering and evaluating instruction in middle school and high school social studies.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • EDMT 546 Method & Pedagogy in Middle Grades LA (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): 12 semester hours of language arts content course with a grade of C or better chosen from English, Speech, or Journalism and admission to the Teacher Education program.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Theory, content and instructional strategies for teaching language arts in the middle grades; including national and state standards.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • EDMT 594 Topics in Education (3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Individual or group in depth study.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

Master’s Health Informatics
  

  • MHI 599 Independent Study (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Independent project or intensive study/research with faculty guidance. Open only by consent of advisor/instructor. Meeting times arranged with instructor.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦

Mathematics
  

  • MAT 109 Algebra for College Students (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in MAHD 099  or placement.
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Review of more advanced topics from Algebra II essential for success in MAT 112  and MAT 119 . MAT 109 does not count towards general education requirements.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MAT 110 Introductory Probability (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in MAHD 092  or MAHD 094  or MAHD 095  or MAHD 099  or placement.
    Taught: Spring and Summer
    Enumeration techniques and probability theory. Not open to students who have completed STA 250 .
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MAT 112 Applied Calculus (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in MAT 109  or placement.
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Applications of differential and integral calculus of one variable to business and the life sciences. Not open to students who have passed MAT 129  or MAT 227 .
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MAT 114 Finite Mathematics - QR (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in MAT 109  or placement.
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Linear functions, matrix algebra, linear programming, and probability. Emphasis on applications to business.
    Repeatable: No
    General education credit: Mathematics
    ♦
  

  • MAT 115 Mathematics for Liberal Arts - QR (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in MAHD 092  or MAHD 095  or MAHD 099  or placement.
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Appreciation of mathematical ideas applied to problems from the real world; scheduling, voting schemes, apportionment, descriptive statistics, shape and symmetry, fractals, and population growth. For students of the liberal arts.
    Repeatable: No
    General education credit: Mathematics
    ♦
  

  • MAT 115H Honors Mathematics for Liberal Arts - QR (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in MAHD 092  or MAHD 099  or MAHD 095  or placement.
    Taught: Fall only
    Appreciation of mathematical ideas applied to problems from the real world; scheduling, voting schemes, apportionment, descriptive statistics, shape and symmetry, fractals, and population growth. For students of the liberal arts.
    Repeatable: No
    General education credit: Mathematics
    ♦
  

  • MAT 117 Algebra for Middle Grades Teachers (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in MAT 109  or placement.
    Taught: Fall only
    Concepts of algebra including expressions, equations, and functions, with a focus on the understanding necessary for future middle grades mathematics teachers. Open only to students majoring in elementary or middle grades education or by instructor permit.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MAT 119 Pre-Calculus Mathematics (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in MAT 109  or placement.
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Analytic geometry; algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Not open to students who have passed MAT 128  or MAT 129 .
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MAT 128 Calculus A - QR (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): B- or better in MAT 119  or placement.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Includes material covered in the first third of the MAT 129 -MAT 229  sequence. Limits, differentiation with applications. Credit is not given for both MAT 129  and MAT 128.
    Repeatable: No
    General education credit: Mathematics
    ♦
  

  • MAT 129 Calculus I - QR (4 credits)

    Hours: 4 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): B- or better in MAT 119  or placement.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Limits differentiation and integration with application. Recommended for all students interested in mathematics or science. Credit is not given for both MAT 129 and MAT 128 .
    Repeatable: No
    General education credit: Mathematics
    ♦
  

  • MAT 140 Mathematics for Elementary and Middle Grades Teachers I (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in MAHD 092  or MAHD 099  or MAHD 095  or placement.
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Basic concepts of numbers and arithmetic operations; number theory. Open only to students majoring in elementary or middle grades education.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MAT 141 Mathematics for Elementary and Middle Grades Teachers II (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in MAT 140  and C- or better in MAHD 091  or placement.
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Elements of geometry. Open only to students majoring in elementary or middle grades education.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MAT 185 Introductory Discrete Mathematics - QR (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in MAT 109  or placement.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Number systems important in computer applications, logic, set theory, combinatorics and probability, graph theory. Not open to students who have completed MAT 385.
    Repeatable: No
    General education credit: Mathematics
    ♦
  

  • MAT 194 Mathematical Sciences Seminar (1 credit)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: MAT 128  or MAT 129 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Introduction to disciplines in mathematical sciences; readings and discussions pertaining to the mathematical sciences. Topics vary.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MAT 227 Calculus B (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in MAT 128 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Includes material covered in the middle third of the MAT 129 -MAT 229  equence. Integration with applications, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, calculus of exponential, logarithmic, and inverse functions, integration by parts; calculus of parametric equations and polar curves.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MAT 228 Calculus C (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in MAT 227 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Includes material covered in the last third of the MAT 129 -MAT 229  sequence. Approximate integrals, improper integrals, infinite sequences and series, tests for convergence and divergence, power series, Taylor and Maclaurin series with applications; introduction of vectors and geometry of space; dot product and cross product. Credit is not given for both MAT 228 and MAT 229 .
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MAT 229 Calculus II (5 credits)

    Hours: 5 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in MAT 129  or MAT 227 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Calculus of exponential, logarithmic, and inverse functions; techniques of integration; arc length; calculus of parametric equations and polar curves; infinite sequences and series; introduction of vectors and Geometry of space; dot product and cross product. Credit is not given for both MAT 228  and MAT 229.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MAT 234 Linear Algebra (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in MAT 228  or MAT 229 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Vectors, matrix arithmetic, vector spaces, linear transformations, and applications.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MAT 240 Geometry for Middle School Teachers (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): B- or better in MAT 140 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Points, lines, and planes; curves and surfaces; congruence; similarity; parallelism; transformation, tessellations; systems of measure; perimeter; area; volume; angle measure. Appropriate computer software will be introduced. Only open to students majoring in elementary or middle school education.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MAT 292 Introductory Mathematical Research (0 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor.
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Introduction to research in mathematics by participation in a special project or original research directed by a member of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics faculty. Course intended for mathematics majors interested in mathematics research but not ready or able to enroll in more advanced research courses. Pass/fail grade only.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 0.5

    ♦
  

  • MAT 294 Topics: Mathematics (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Varies with topic (see Schedule of Classes).
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Topics in mathematics or mathematics education. Topics vary.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 15

    ♦
  

  • MAT 299 Directed Readings/Independent Study (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 5 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 15

    ♦
  

  • MAT 302 Introduction to Higher Mathematics (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in MAT 228  or MAT 229 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Essentials of logic; methods of proof; set theory.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MAT 303 Mathematics and Technology - MG Teachers (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): P in EDU 309  and C- or better in MAT 240 ..
    Taught: Spring only
    Deepen the understanding of middle and secondary level mathematics through the use of technologies including computer software, Internet, hand-held technologies; utilization of technology as a tool for teaching mathematics effectively; instructional applications of word processing, spreadsheets, dynamic and other software, and hand-held technologies; issues on appropriate use of technology. Not open to students who have successfully completed MAT 304 . PREREQ: P in EDU 309  and either PREQ: C- or better in MAT 240  or COREQ: MAT 240 .
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MAT 304 Mathematics and Technology (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in MAT 228  or MAT 229  and P in EDU 311 .
    Taught: Spring only
    Deepen the understanding of secondary and college-level mathematics through the use of technologies including computer software, Internet, hand-held technologies; utilization of technology as a tool for teaching mathematics effectively; instructional applications of word processing, spreadsheets, dynamic and other software, and hand-held technologies; issues on appropriate use of technology. Not open to students who have successfully completed MAT 303 .
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MAT 305 History of Mathematics (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in MAT 129  or MAT 227 .
    Taught: Fall only-odd years
    Mathematics from ancient times through development of the calculus.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MAT 310 Elementary Theory of Numbers (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in MAT 302 .
    Taught: Spring only
    Numbers and their representation, divisibility, and factorization; prime numbers; congruencies; primitive roots; quadratic reciprocity; Diophantine equations.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MAT 325 Differential Equations (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in MAT 228  or MAT 229 .
    Taught: Spring only
    Ordinary differential equations, with applications.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MAT 329 Calculus III (4 credits)

    Hours: 4 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in MAT 228  or MAT 229 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Cylindrical and spherical coordinates; space curves; differentiation and integration of vector functions; differentiation of functions of several variables, multiple integrals; vector fields; line and surface integrals; Green’s Theorem.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MAT 330 Classical Applied Analysis (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in MAT 325 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Fourier series; orthogonal expansions; eigenvalue problems; boundary value problems in ordinary and partial differential equations. Same as PHY 330 .
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MAT 345 Introduction to Geometry (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in MAT 302 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Axiomatic Euclidean geometry; introduction to non-Euclidean geometries.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MAT 360 Numerical Analysis (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in MAT 234  and (CSC 270  or CSC 260 ).
    Taught: Spring only-odd yrs
    Numerical integration, solution of nonlinear equations by iterative processes; functional approximation and interpolation; initial value problems.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MAT 375 Applied Mathematical Models (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in (MAT 129  or MAT 227 ) and (STA 205  or STA 212  or STA 250 ).
    Taught: Fall only-even years
    Basic mathematical models arising in biology, psychology, sociology, political science, and decision science; exponential growth, predator-prey, Markov chain, learning theory, linear and nonlinear programming, waiting line, and simulation models.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MAT 385 Discrete Mathematics (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in MAT 228  or MAT 229 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Propositional and predicate logic; proof techniques; recurrence relations; basic set theory; introduction to graphs, Boolean algebra; finite state machines.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MAT 392 Research in Mathematics (0-3 credits)

    Hours: 0-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Original research in mathematics directed by a member of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics faculty.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 15

    ♦
  

  • MAT 394 Topics: Mathematics (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Varies with topic (see Schedule of Classes).
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Topics vary.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 15

    ♦
  

  • MAT 399 Directed Readings/Independent Study (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 15

    ♦
  

  • MAT 410 Abstract Algebra I (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in MAT 234  and MAT 302 .
    Taught: Fall only-even years
    Basic number theory, including divisibility properties of integers and congruencies; introduction to groups, rings, and fields.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MAT 415 Abstract Algebra II (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in MAT 410 .
    Taught: Spring only-odd yrs
    Extensive study of one or more of the topics considered in MAT 410 .
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MAT 420 Real Variables I (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in MAT 302  and MAT 329 .
    Taught: Fall only-odd years
    Foundations of calculus; topology of Cartesian spaces; convergence; continuous functions.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MAT 421 Real Variables II (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in MAT 420 .
    Taught: Spring only-even yrs
    Sequences and series of functions; integration.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MAT 430 Complex Variables (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in MAT 302  and MAT 329 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Analytic functions of a complex variable; Cauchy’s theorem and Cauchy’s formula; power series; contour integrals; conformal mapping; calculus of residues.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MAT 483 Cryptology (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in MAT 234  or CSC 362  or CSC 364 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Cryptology of classical ciphers, mathematical foundations of cryptology, Hill cipher, DES and AES, cryptography of public key cryptosystems.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MAT 489 Comprehensive Examination (0 Credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of department.
    Taught: Not assigned
    Completion of a program reflection and an examination over general concepts in mathematics. To be taken within two semesters of graduation.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MAT 490 Mathematics Research Proposal (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of department.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Development of a comprehensive proposal for a research project in mathematics. Includes feasibility study, identification of resources, establishment of appropriate goals, proposal writing, and a public defense. May not be applied toward elective hours in the mathematics or statistics major. Pass/Fail.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MAT 491 Mathematics Honors Research Project (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Passing grade in MAT 490 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Supervised research in mathematics, concluding with a written report and public presentation of results.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MAT 494 Topics: Mathematics (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Varies with topic (see Schedule of Classes).
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Topics in mathematics or mathematics education. Topics vary.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 15

    ♦
  

  • MAT 497 Mathematical Sciences Capstone (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): 30 semester hours earned toward the major in mathematics.
    Taught: Spring only
    Directed projects in the mathematical sciences.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MAT 499 Directed Readings/Independent Study (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 15

    ♦
  

  • MAT 584 Cryptography (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Cryptology of classical ciphers, DES and AES, public key cryptosystems, authentication and cryptographic hash functions.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MAT 594 Topics: Mathematics (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Varies with topic (see Schedule of Classes).
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Topics in mathematics and mathematics education. Topics vary.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 15

    ♦

Media Informatics
  

  • MIN 221 Visual Fundamentals for Digital Media (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 2 lab/studio
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: INF 186  or INF 286  or consent of instructor.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Explores color theory, two-dimensional design, typography, layout, and web design through the use of Adobe Photoshop and Dreamweaver. Basic Mac Platform computer skills required.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MIN 240 Introduction to Interactive Media (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 2 lab/studio
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: EMB 140  or INF 186  or consent of instructor.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Students will learn skills and techniques necessary to create animations and interactivity for the web. Students will draw and tween symbols; work with images, audio and video; and be introduced to Actionscript 3.0. Projects include designing, developing and publishing click-through banner ads and web interfaces.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • MIN 252 Non-Linear Interactive Storytelling (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: INF 186  or MIN 240  or consent of instructor.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Students will explore character and narrative structure theory and practice with the goal of developing non-linear and interactive content for web, mobile and gaming devices. Students will develop engaging written, aural and visual multimedia experiences as well as a comprehensive video game design document.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MIN 294 Special Introductory Topics in Media Inf (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Focused study of significant topic from a media informatics perspective at an introductory level. Topics vary semester to semester.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

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  • MIN 340 Media Scripting for Interactivity (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MIN 240 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    In this course, students will continue to develop 2D design and development skills through complex animation techniques including the use of movie clips, interactive buttons, video and audio. Students will also learn how to design and program Actionscript 3.0 to develop interactive experiences for the web and for mobile devices.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MIN 345 Introduction to 3d Modeling (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 2 lab/studio
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: MIN 221 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    This class will focus on basics 3d modeling with a focus on the practical texturing, animation and learning within Maya, the industry- standard animation software. In addition, students will learn efficient animation workflow and standard storyboard techniques used in today’s entertainment, advertising, science and gaming industries.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MIN 352 Digital Media Projects (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): INF 186 , MIN 221  and MIN 240 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    This course examines how nonfiction stories are mediated by technological distribution through digital devices and across multiple media channels. Students take pieces written for the medium of paper and alter them for distribution on the web and through other digital media.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MIN 375 Impact of Computer Games and Virtual Worlds (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MIN 252 .
    Taught: Fall only
    This course will critically examine computer games and virtual worlds through the lens of current events, trends and research. Topics explored include both theoretical and applied context in the areas of social science, culture, humanities, education, business, economics, law, media, technology and science.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MIN 381 Computer-Mediated Communication (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Spring only
    This seminar examines communication occurring between two or more individual people who interact and/or influence each other via the internet or network connection using social software. Topics include identity, social information processing, online romance, social network sites, Internet communities, web blogs, wikis, and workplace considerations.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • MIN 394 Topics: Media Informatics (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Focused study of a significant topic from a media informatics perspective. Topics vary semester to semester.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

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  • MIN 396 Internship: Media Informatics (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 12 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Written consent of supervising faculty member; junior or senior standing; and a GPA of at least 2.75.
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Selected placement for majors in businesses and non-profit organizations. Internships may involve content design, web and mobile applications, digital advertising, animation, game design, production writing or other areas within field. Repeatable once for full credit if different responsibilities.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

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  • MIN 420 Business of Media Informatics (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing, MIN 240  and MIN 345  or permission of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    In this course, students will gain an understanding of business and ethics within the media informatics industry. In a field, where nearly three-fourths of all media designers freelance at some point, the need to understand and develop key business practices is imperative. The focus will include business development and management, project management, legal issues, ethical practice and self-marketing.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MIN 440 Advanced Media Interactivity (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MIN 340 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    In this course, students will design a two-dimensional web-based video game, online tutorials and desktop application using Actionscript 3.0 and Adobe Flash. The focus on this class will include theory and practice of designing games according to industry and usability/accessibility standards. New trends and techniques in gaming will also be explored, critiqued and applied.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MIN 445 Intermediate 3D Modeling and Animation (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MIN 345 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    This course will continue the development of 3D modeling skills with a focus on rigging, animating and visual effects.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MIN 452 Advanced Digital Media Projects (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MIN 352 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    This course will further analyze the structures of narrative or non- fiction storytelling in virtual environments. Students will now work in teams to develop long-term, media-intensive story ideas, launch their own website and develop a series of stories that include audio, video, images, flash, Maya and text to tell interactive stories.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MIN 475 Advanced 3D Animation and Gaming (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MIN 445 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Advanced modeling, rigging, shading, rendering, and character-design skills are developed in conjunction with traditional story, animation, lighting, and cinematography theoretical concepts. Students complete individual, independent projects and also work as a team to develop, design and produce an animated movie or video game environment and assets.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MIN 495 Study Abroad (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Varies by topic.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Varies by topic. Course includes a classroom portion and a trip abroad.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 12

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  • MIN 496 Senior Practicum (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MIN major, senior standing or consent of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Students work on team projects that allow them to integrate academic experience into real world situations. Required electronic portfolio is reviewed and evaluated with revisions applied. Students undertake assignments to build organizational competencies such as communication skills, teamwork, and critical thinking.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MIN 499 Independent Study (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 4 -12 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing and consent of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Individually supervised work involving reading, research, writing, and/or production in specified area of interest in Media Informatics. The student will work with the instructor to select and develop the topic. May be repeated for a maximum or 6 semester hours as topic varies.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

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Medieval Studies
  

  • MDS 494 Seminar: Medieval Studies (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MDS 201 and 9 semester hours of courses in medieval studies curriculum.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Selected topics in culture of the middle ages; student research on issues related to topic. Required for medieval studies minor.
    Repeatable: No
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Military Science
  

  • MSC 101 Leadership and Personal Development (1 credit)


    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Repeatable: No
  

  • MSC 102 Freshman Leadership Lab I (1 credit)


    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Military courtesy, customs and traditions of the service, development of self-confidence, drill and ceremonies, physical training, rappelling, rifle marksmanship training, and other basic skills.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • MSC 103 Intro to Tactical Leadership (1 credit)


    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Presents fundamental leadership concepts and doctrine. Opportunities to practice basic skills that underlie effective problem solving and apply active listening and feedback skills. Examine the officer experience and those factors that influence leader and group effectiveness.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • MSC 104 Freshman Leadership Lab II (1 credit)


    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Military courtesy, customs and traditions of the service, development of self-confidence, drill and ceremonies, physical training, rappelling, rifle marksmanship training, and other basic skills.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • MSC 201 Innovative Team Leadership (3 credits)


    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Repeatable: No
  

  • MSC 202 Sophomore Leadership Lab I (1 credit)


    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Functions and responsibilities of junior Noncommissioned Officers with particular attention devoted to the continued development of leadership potential. Drill and ceremony, map reading, physical training, leadership reaction, and practical field experiences are stressed.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • MSC 203 Foundations of Tactical Leadership (3 credits)


    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Repeatable: No
  

  • MSC 204 Sophomore Leadership Lab II (1 credit)


    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Functions and responsibilities of junior Noncommissioned Officers with particular attention devoted to the continued development of leadership potential. Drill and ceremony, map reading, physical training, leadership reaction, and practical field experiences are stressed.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • MSC 299 Leaders Training Course (4 credits)

    Hours: 4 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    If eligible, students may apply to the chair. Six weeks of paid summer ROTC training at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Course graduates are eligible to enter the ROTC advance course and earn two year scholarships
    Repeatable: No
  

  • MSC 301 Adaptive Tactical Leadership (3 credits)


    Taught: Variable, check with department
    The student is challenged to study, practice and evaluate adaptive team leadership skills in preparation for the Leader Development and Assessment Course. Challenging scenarios related to small unit tactical operations are used to develop self awareness and critical thinking skills.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • MSC 302 Junior Leadership Lab I (1 credit)


    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Designed to develop leadership potential by participation in the planning and conducting of training, development of personnel management skills and by emphasizing the functions, duties, and responsibilities of Commissioned Officers and Noncommissioned Officers. Physical training and preparation for the summer assessment course are emphasized.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • MSC 303 Lead in Changing Environment (3 credits)


    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Probes leader responsibilities that foster an ethical command climate. Develops cadet leadership competencies and prepares them for success at the Leadership Development and Assessment Course. Recognize leader responsibilities to accommodate subordinate needs. Apply principles and techniques of effective written and oral communications.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • MSC 304 Junior Leadership Lab II (1 credit)


    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Designed to develop leadership potential by participation in the planning and conducting of training, development of personnel management skills and by emphasizing the functions, duties and responsibilities of Commissioned Officers and Non-commissioned Officers. Physical training and preparation for the Leadership Development and Assessment Course are emphasized.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • MSC 399 Leader Development Assessment (4 credits)


    Taught: Variable, check with department
    This training is conducted at Fort Lewis, Washington and normally takes place in the summer following the junior year. This internship is five weeks in duration and oriented on the execution of Advanced Military Tactics, Cadet Leadership ability, and physical endurance.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit
 

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