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COLLEGE OFBUSINESSAND INDUSTRYDepartment of Business AdministrationDepartment of Accounting and EconomicsDepartment of Manufacturing EngineeringDepartment of Water Resources Management

Dr. Subramania I. Sritharan (front), with some of his top scholars and faculty during an awards program. Thestudents were majors in Water Resources Management Department. Dr. Sritharan is chair of the department.

Students attend the Career Services Center’s annualinternship fair and meet with company officials aboutinternships and summer employment.

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College of Businessand IndustryCharles H. Showell, Jr., Ph.D., DeanCharles Smith Hall - Room 157(937) 376- 6441

The College of Business and Industry preparesstudents for careers in business, government, private,non-profit organizations and for graduate school. Ittakes great care to ensure that graduates are well-rounded individuals through its “Triad for Success”which includes emphasis on academics, experientiallearning and professional development.

Other objectives of the college are to:1. Provide students with an understanding of the

application of business principles and operations toactual work experiences or practical problem solvingactivities.

2. Assist students in understanding their respon-sibility to the economic system and the political andsocial environment.

3. Provide learning experiences that involve state-of-the-art technology particularly as it relates tocomputerization, robotics and expert systems.

4. Provide experience which will enable the studentto develop interpersonal skills necessary for properfunctioning in a variety of societal settings.

5. Develop within students an appreciation for thefact that the work world of today is not limits by nationalboundaries. In fact, a global perspective is necessary tosucceed in today’s dynamic international environment.

The college is comprised of four departments:Manufacturing Engineering, Accounting andEconomics, Business Administration and WaterResource Management.

Undergraduate degree offerings include a BachelorScience in Business Administration, Bachelor ofScience in Water Resource Management, Bachelor ofScience in Manufacturing Engineering, Bachelor ofScience in Industrial Technology, Bachelor of Sciencein Accounting, Bachelor of Science in Economics,Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Bachelor of Science inEarth Science, and a Bachelor of Science in Geology.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTSStudents will be admitted to the College of Business

and Industry upon entry to the university by declaringa major within one of the college disciplines.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITYStudents in the College of Business and Industry are

required to confer with an assigned major departmentadvisor on a regular basis. Beyond this advisement,students are personally responsible not only forselecting their academic programs, but also for adheringto all published regulations, requirements and policiesof the university and college. Students are expected toseek regular academic advisement and ultimately areindividually responsible for completing all degreerequirements.

During the Spring Semester immediately prior to theyear in which a student expects to graduate, studentsmust confer both with their advisor and the chair of themajor department for a final degree checkout andpreparation of an application for graduation.

TRANSFER OF CREDITSStudents who transfer from other colleges of the

university and from accredited colleges and universities,must meet with the department chairperson to reviewand determine the acceptability of transfer credits tothe respective degree program. The chairperson maydecline to accept the transfer credit for any coursedescription in which the grade is lower than a “C” orwhich does not meet the University General EducationRequirement.

Students who have completed the Transfer Module(see pages 45-49) will automatically receive credit forCentral State’s Transfer Module. Such students will,however, be required to meet some additional GeneralEducation Requirements not included in the TransferModule.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTSThe General Education Program, a common core of

64-66 semester hours, is central to the university’smission of providing students with a Liberal Artsbackground.

The remaining hours that must be taken to earn atotal of at least 124 semester hours are designated bythe departmental major requirements and student’schoice of free electives. However, majors in the collegeare urged to choose, with an advisor, courses thatprovide the student with a second field of interest or astrong minor concentration.

• A completion of a minimun of 124 semester hourswith a grade point average of 2.0. Some departmentsor programs may require additional hours and a highergrade point average.

• A completion of at least 30 semester hours in a

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major field. Some departments may require additionalhours.

• The completion of the University General EducationRequirements. See complete description pages 43 and44 of this catalog.

• The completion of a comprehensive examinationin the student’s major as a part of the requirements forgraduation. See complete description on page 52 of thiscatalog.

• Pass the English Proficiency Test before graduation.See complete description on page 52 of this catalog.

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Business AdministrationDr. Reva Hutchins, ChairCharles Smith Hall - Room 163(937) 376-6668Faculty - Professor: L. Gaston; Associate Professors:R. Hutchins, B. Williams; Assistant Professors: F.Ghavami, L. Gilbert, S. Harvey, B. Lowry, S. Nance,T. Stone, A. Thrash, H. Tucker

DEGREE REQUIREMENTSThe Department of Business Administration offers

options in Finance (FIN), Hospitality Management(HMP), International Business (INT’L BUS),Management (MGT), Management InformationSystems (MIS), and Marketing (MKT). The departmentseeks not only to help students develop a firmknowledge base in business but also to enhance thestudent’s sense of self-discipline, dedication to purpose,and confidence necessary for success in the commercialworld. Detailed course requirements for each option,in addition to the business subject courses listed below,are shown in option check sheets which may be obtainedfrom the department office. Students are required tomaintain a 2.25 GPA in their concentration.

A Minor in Business is available for studentsmajoring in other fields. The minor consists of 24semester hours and includes the following requiredcourses: ACC 2201, BUS 1100, 1500 or equilivant,BUS 2200, 2343, 2353, 3331 (3), ECO 2210 orequivalent.

Department Requirements: ACC 2201 (FinancialAccounting) and 2240 (Managerial Accounting), BUS1100 (Contemporary American Business), 1500(Computer Applictions for Business) 2220 (LegalEnvironment of Business), 2230 (ProfessionalDevelopment), 2343 (Management Principles), 2353(Marketing Principles), 2260 (BusinessCommunication), 2900 (Business Calculus), 2901(Business Statistics I) 2902 (Business Statistics II), 3331(Financial Principles), 3370 (International Business),4785 (Operations Management), 4795 (StrategicMangement and Policy Capstone Course), ECO 2210(Micro Principles), and 2220 (Macro Principles).

Finance Option — University (general education)and department requirements (as listed) and thefollowing major requirements: FIN 3332, 3333, 4431,plus 6 additional hours in FIN (15 hours), and 14 hoursof approved electives.

International Business Option — University(general education) and department requirements (as

listed) and the following major requirements: MKT4467 (International Marketing), FIN 4437 (InternationalFinance), ECO 3360 (International Economics), MGT4471 (Seminar International Management), PHI 2230(Global Religion), and 14 hours of approved electives.

Hospitality Management Option — University(general education) and department requirements (aslisted), 15 hours of HMP courses and 14 hours ofapproved electives.

Management Option — University (generaleducation) and department requirements (as listed) and15 hours of management courses: MGT 3380 (HumanResources Managment), 4441 (Labor/MGT Relations),MGT 3381 (Organizational Behavior) MGT 4460(Small Business Management), and three hours fromthe following courses: MGT 4471 (SeminarInternational Management), 4475 (Ind. Sutdy MGT)or 4479 (Seminar Managment) and 14 hours ofapproved electives.

Marketing Option — University (general education)and department requirements (as listed), 15 hours fromthe following marketing courses: MKT 3390 (RetailMerchandising), 3396 (Consumer Behavior), 4451(Advertising), 4455 (Marketing Research), and threehours from the following courses: 4465 (MarketingManagement), 4467 (International ManagementSeminar), 4478 (Marketing Seminar) or MKT 4485(Ind. Study - Marketing), and 14 hours of approvedelectives.

Management Information Systems — University(general education) and department requirements (aslisted), 15 hours from the following MIS courses: 3351(Business Programming I), 3352 (BusinessProgramming II), 4461 (Systems Analysis and DesignI) 4462 (Systems Analysis & Design II) and a choiceof three (3) hours from one or a combination of 4465(Data Communications and Networks), 4491(Management Information Seminar), 4493 (Ind. Study- Management Information Systems), and 14 hours ofapproved electives.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONBUS 1100. Contemporary American Business (I, II; 3) —This basic course introduces current American business andits functional areas. An overview of Management, Marketing,Management Information Systems, Accounting, Economics,and Finance is presented. Business terminology and careeropportunities will be discussed. Current business topics willbe examined.BUS 1500. Computer Applications for Business (I, II; 3)— This course introduces students to the role of informationsystems in business and develops competencies in the

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operation of computer hardware and contemporary businessapplications software.BUS 2200. Legal Environment of Business (I, II; 3) —Introduction to basic legal institutions including the structureof the court system, schools of legal thought, and the natureof the judicial process. An in-depth study of the law of generalcontract coupled with an in-depth study and comparison ofthe law of sales under the Uniform Commercial Code.Prerequisite: BUS 1100.BUS 2203. Professional Development (I, II; 2) — Thiscourse emphasizes the importance of knowing the nuances ofetiquette in today’s business environment. It assists studentsin developing professional and social skills needed in today’scorporate environment and in building self-confidence,credibility creating a winning image.BUS 2260. Business Communications (I, II; 3) — Anintroduction to current business communication practices toinclude computer skills for written reports, and oralpresentations. Emphasis is placed on current technology asused in contemporary business, as well as clear, concise,accurate, thorough and truthful written and oralcommunications. Prerequisite: ENG 1102.BUS 2343. Principles of Management (I, II; 3) — Courseis the study of the process of getting things done, effectivelyand efficiently, through and with other people, includingmanagement processes, decision making, leadership, andmotivation. Prerequisite: BUS 1100.BUS 2353. Principles of Marketing (I, II; 3) — This courseis the study of the process of buying and selling of goods andservices. Emphasis is placed on marketing strategies andconsumer response to those strategies. Marketing strategiesfor buying and selling for both wholesale and retail marketsare included. Prerequisite: BUS 1100.BUS 2900. Business Calculus (I, II; 3) — This course is anintroduction to calculus for students in business. It providesstudents proficiency in the mathematics required to understandmodern business models (e.g. in economics, finance andmarketing). Prerequisite: MTH 1750.BUS 2901. Business Statistics I (I; 3) — This course is PartI of a two-part course sequence, which introduces the basictools of statistical analysis with the emphasis on the applicationof these tools to decision-making and problem solving inbusiness. Business applications are integrated in this course.Prerequisite: BUS 2900.BUS 2902. Business Statistics II (II; 3) — Part II of a two-part course sequence, which introduces the basic tools ofstatistical analysis with the emphasis on the application ofthese tools to decision-making and problem solving inbusiness. Business applications are integrated in this course.Prerequisite: BUS 2901.BUS 3331. Principles of Finance (I, II; 3) — A study offinancing, capitalization, and expansion of modern businessenterprises. Course introduces financial institutions, securities,markets and rates; financial statements, taxes, depreciationand cash flows; financial statement analysis; and the time valueof money. Prerequisites: BUS 1100, ACC 2240.BUS 3370. International Business (I, II; 3) — This coursesurveys business practices on six continents, emphasizing the

relationship between the U.S. and other countries. Internationalcommerce is impacted by differing languages, terminology,laws, customs, politics, and economics. Emphasis is placedon finance, management, and marketing. Prerequisites: BUS3331, 2343 and 2353.BUS 4466. Internship in Business (On Demand: 1-6) —Course provides the opportunity to explore practicalexperience in business. Student activities will be supervisedby the organization sponsoring the intership. The Office ofCareer Services and the responsible faculty monitorsinternship. A comprehensive report is required at thecompletion of the internship. Prerequisite: Permission of theinstructor.BUS 4785. Operations Management (I, II; 4) — A surveycourse in production and operations management that coversmanagerial concepts and the quantitative tools used in thedesign, planning, operation and control of production systems.Prerequisite: BUS 2900, 2901 and 2902.BUS 4795. Strategic Management and Policy (I, II; 4) —This “Capstone Course” is a study of strategic planning. Theimportance of environment scanning, and identifying strategicfactors in external and internal environments is stressed.Course examines the present state of the national economy,the impact of stakeholders in the task environment, commonmethods of portfolio analysis, and possible significance oftechnological change to individual firms and entire industries.Individual research or case analysis is required. Prerequisite:Senior standing.

FINANCEFIN 2233. Personal Finance (II; 3) — Personal moneymanagement problems are examined with special attentiongiven to credit, borrowing, insurance, buying, and selling ahome, and taxation. Analysis of investment companies,securities, estate planning, retirement, Medicare, and SocialSecurity. Prerequisites: BUS 1100 and ENG 1102.FIN 3332. Investments (I; 3) — Introduces historical riskreturns, return variability analysis; buying/selling securities;investor objectives; constraints and strategies; security types,derivatives and options; mutual funds; and stock marketorganization and reporting. Prerequisite: BUS 3331.FIN 3333. Financial Institutions (I; 3) — This courseprovides an overview of financial markets and institutions;determination of interest rates; structure of interest rates;organization of the Federal Reserve and its monetary tools;monetary theory and policy and its relation to fiscal policy.Prerequisite: BUS 3331.FIN 3334. Principles of Real Estate (I, II; 3) — Coursesurveys the entire field of real estate designed for a broadbasic knowledge to form a foundation for many facets includedin the real estate profession. Prerequisite: BUS 3331.FIN 3335. Insurance (II; 3) — Fundamental nature of riskand its importance and place in personal, business and nationallife. A study of risk-bearing and the theory of probability.Topics in life, health and accident insurance. Prerequisite: BUS3331.FIN 3336. Real Estate Law (I; 3) — Basic concepts of RealEstate Law will be taught, introducing the concept of a

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dynamic law which reflects the economic, political, and socialneeds in relation to the state of real estate in our time.Prerequisite: BUS 2200 and FIN 3334.FIN 3337. Real Estate Appraisal (II; 3) — A study indetermining values, both actual and potential for real estateproperties and interest employing standard methods andtechniques. Prerequisite: FIN 3334.FIN 3338. Real Estate Finance (I; 3) — Course involvesconventional financing techniques; specialized financingarrangements such as financial aspects of condominiumscooperatives, real estate trusts (REITS), syndication, landcontracts, sale of leasebacks, equity participation, wrap aroundmortgages, GNMA pass-through securities; the operation ofPHLBB, FHLMA, GNMA as well as financial arrangementsinvolving banks, savings or loan associations. Prerequisite:FIN 3334.FIN 4431. Financial Management (I; 3) — A study of capitalbudgeting and cash flow principals used in expansion,replacement, and long term investments. Calculate andinterpret payback period, net present value, and internal rateof return. Understand the importance of explicitly recognizedrisk in the analysis of capital budgeting projects; understandthe financial planning process, including bankruptcyreorganizing or liquidating a bankrupt firm. Prerequisite: BUS3331.FIN 4432. Investment Analysis (I, II; 3) — A study in stockprice behavior and market efficiency, measuring bond yields,and nominal interest rates, corporate bonds, and governmentbonds. Prerequisite: FIN 3332.FIN 4437. International Finance (I, II; 3) — An introductionto international business finance, financial firms and foreignexchange markets. Includes a study of international moneyand the balance of payments. Additional topics include foreignexchange markets, forecasting, examining parity relationships,management of foreign exchange rate exposure, and analysisin global financial management. Prerequisites: BUS 3331.FIN 4438. Seminar in Finance (I, II; 2) — A course dealingwith contemporary finance problems. Prerequisites: Seniorstanding and permission of the instructor.FIN 4497. Independent Study in Finance (II; 1) — Thiscourse offers the student the opportunity to investigate currenttrends and advanced problems in finance. Student researchwill be under the direction of the instructor. Prerequisites:Senior standing and permission of the instructor.FIN 4466. Internship in Finance (On Demand; 1-6) —This course provides the opportunity to explore practicalexperience in finance. Student activities will be supervisedby the organization sponsoring the internship. The Office ofCareer Services and the responsible faculty monitorsinternship. A comprehensive report is required at thecompletion of the internship. Prerequisite: Permission of theinstructor.

HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENTHMP 1100. Introduction to Hospitality Management (I,II; 3) — This course explores and analyzes the management,opportunities, functions, methods, and concepts in various

segments of the hospitality industry. An overview ofmanagement careers, opportunities, and responsibilities in thehospitality industry will be presented.HMP 2211. Hospitality Internship I (I, II; 1-6) — Studentswill be required to work in various areas of the industry for aminimum of 100 hours. An oral or written presentation beforefaculty, students or industry personnel is required to completethis phase of the internship. Report covers information requiredby the internship manual. Prerequisite: Permission of theinstructor.HMP 2220. Sanitation (II; 3) — Course examines the causesand prevention of food poisoning and food borne illnessincluding the current problems facing the industry. Propersanitation practices, hygiene and a study of health regulationsand inspections are also studied. Prerequisite: HMP 1100.HMP 2222. Food Production (II; 3) — Course introducesstudents to basic food service preparation. Emphasis is placedon management concepts, menu planning and preparationsupervision. Students learn service techniques, handleproblems in customer relations, and keep accurate accountingrecords on the profit and loss phases of the operation. Staffing,merchandising, and cost control procedures are integral partsof the course. Prerequisite: HMP 1100.HMP 2250. Culinary Arts (II; 3) — This course in advancedfood production and service techniques is designed to providethe student with realistic production, service and managerialexperience. Students will be rotated through production andservice areas. Prerequisites: HMP 2220 and 2222.HMP 3310. Hospitality Law (I; 3) — Course covers basiclaws that affect hotels, motels, and restaurants, with commonlaw used as a basis. The student is introduced to thefundamental laws, rules, and regulations applicable to thehospitality industry. Prerequisite: HMP 1100.HMP 3330. Hotel Management (II; 3) — This courseexplores the duties of hotel management including front deskoperations and property and room management. Prerequisite:HMP 1100.HMP 3331. Hospitality Operations Management (II; 3)— This course explores management systems, methods andprocedures related to the operation of food service. This courseexplores the study of the management tools available to controlsales and expenses within the hospitality operations. Alsoexamined are fundamentals of food and beverage cost controlsfor hotel and restaurant operations. Prerequisite: HMP 1100.HMP 4401. Tourism (I; 3) — This course focuses on theunderstanding of tourism from the perspectives of travelersand destinations, while identifying tourism’s economic,socio-cultural, and environmental impacts on communities.Prerequisite: HMP 1100.HMP 4402. Hospitality Marketing (II; 3) — Courseexamines the marketing principles, theories and concepts usedto maximize profits in hospitality organizations. During thiscourse students will analyze methods used by sales and servicedepartments with emphasis on selling, planning and marketing.Prerequisite: HMP 1100.HMP 4412. Hospitality Ethics (II; 3) — This course examsthe managerial decision-making process within hospitalityorganizations. Ethical causes for review include workers’

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rights, consumers’ rights, managerial response, communityobligation and social responsibility. Prerequisite: HMP 1100.HMP 4418. Franchising (I; 3) — This course studiesfranchise administration, operations, and marketing, withspecial emphasis on hospitality related franchises. The legalregulations of franchises, franchisee-franchisor relationship,and unique problems in franchise operations is included.Prerequisite: HMP 1100.HMP 4426. Club and Casino Management (II; 3) —Students are exposed to organizations, administration,operation, and opportunities within the casino and private clubindustry, with emphasis on the manager’s duties. Prerequisite:HMP 1100.HMP 4436. Seminar in Hospitality Management (II; 3)— Hospitality management topics are discussed with a majoremphasis on operations management. Prerequisite: Juniorstanding.HMP 4439. Risk and Quality Management for Hospitality(I; 3) — This course is designed to enhance the student’sability to obtain and maintain a quality focus, and reinforcesthe concept that a risk and quality management programimpacts customers and involves all levels of an organization.Prerequisites: HMP 1100.HMP 4466. Internship in Hospitality Management (OnDemand; 1-6) — Course provides the opportunity to explorepractical experience in hospitality management. Studentactivities will be supervised by the organization sponsoringthe internship. The Office of Career Services and theresponsible faculty monitors internship. A comprehensivereport is required at the completion of the internship.Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

MANAGEMENTMGT 3380. Human Resources (I; 3) — This courseintroduces the recruitment, training, and management of aneffective, productive work force. Course will includeconsideration of governmental rules affecting human resourcemanagement. Prerequisite: BUS 2343.MGT 3381. Organizational Behavior (II; 3) — Focus is onindividual and group behavior in the organizational setting.Employees in an organization are both individuals andmembers of groups, and it is necessary to consider both aspectsof their behavior. Prerequisite: BUS 2343.MGT 3401. Government Regulation of Business (I; 3) —This course is a study of the regulatory environment ofbusiness. It begins with early laws such as the InterstateCommerce Act and the Sherman Act, includes industryspecific regulation, and emphasizes the impact of non-industryspecific regulation arising from more recent legislationintended to address broad societal problems. Prerequisites:BUS 2200 and 2343.MGT 4441. Labor-Management Relations (II; 2) — Thiscourse introduces the goals, strategies, issues, and methodsinvolved in the relationship between management and theremainder of the work force. Emphasis will be placed on thenegotiating process and government’s role. Prerequisites: BUS2343 and ECO 2210.MGT 4460. Small Business Management (I; 3) — This

course investigates common problems encountered inestablishing/managing a small business. Topics include searchfor profitable market niches, financing, hiring the right people,and becoming familiar with government rules and regulations.Prerequisite: BUS 2343.MGT 4471. Seminar in International Management (I, II;3) — This course introduces the international dimensions ofmanagement, including strategy formulation andimplementation, globalization, the application of managementprinciples in a cross-cultural environment, and the impact ofinternational trade on economies and societies. Prerequisites:BUS 2343, 3370.MGT 4497. Independent Study in Management (I; 1) —This course offers the student the opportunity to conductin-depth study of certain areas of particular interest inmanagement. Students accomplish research under theinstructor’s direction. Prerequisite: Senior standing orpermission of the instructor.MGT 4479. Seminar in Management (II; 2) — This coursedeals with contemporary problems and key issues inmanagement. Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission ofthe instructor.

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMSMIS 2251. Word Processing for Business (I, II; 2) —Thiscourse expands the introductory word processing capabilitiesdeveloped in BUS 1500 into more advanced techniques. Focusis placed on more extensive tables for word processingdocuments and incorporation of inserted symbols and pictures.The concept of personalized letters from a spreadsheetdatabase of the target recipients is introduced and developed.Prerequisite: BUS 1500 or the equivalent.MIS 2252. Spreadsheets for Business (I, II; 2) — Thiscourse expands the introductory spreadsheet capabilitiesdeveloped in BUS 1500 into more advanced techniques.Emphasis is placed on extensive computations usingcomplicated equations. Work is required with data arrays anddata sorting using multiple sort criteria. Optimal solutions areexplored using sophisticated mathematical techniques.Prerequisite: BUS 1500.MIS 2253. Database Applications for Business (I, II; 2) —This course expands the introductory database capabilitiesdeveloped in BUS 1500 into more advanced techniques.Emphasis is placed on creating databases without limitationsof the database templates. Extensive work is required to createthe database structure for ease of database query. Databasequeries will be developed to investigate the data. Prerequisite:BUS 1500.MIS 2254. Graphical Presentations for Business (I, II; 2)— This course expands the introductory presentation graphicscapabilities developed in BUS 1500 into advanced techniques.Emphasis is placed on creating advanced presentations, usingmore of the professional options. Extensive work is requiredto incorporate pictures, animation, sound and video to enhancethe quality of business presentations. Prerequisite: BUS 1500.MIS 3351. Business Programming I (I; 3) — This courseintroduces current business programming including conceptsof user-friendly and graphical interfaces. Object-oriented

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programming will be shown to aid development time. Therequirement for complete documentation of the programmingwill be included. Prerequisite: BUS 1500.MIS 3352. Business Programming II (II; 3) — This coursecontinues instruction in current business programming,including concepts of relational databases as used in thebusiness world. The development and query of databases willbe emphasized. The requirement for complete documentationof the programming will be included. Prerequisite: MIS 3351.MIS 4461. Systems Analysis and Design (I, II; 3) — Thiscourse introduces current systems analysis and design ofcomputer support systems for business. Emphasis is placedon responding to user requirements, and documenting thechanges to the current or proposed system. Prerequisite: MIS3352.MIS 4462. Systems Design and Database Implementation(II; 3) — This course continues instruction in current systemsanalysis and design of computer systems for business.Emphasis is placed on incorporating database operations inthe existing processing of collected data. Current databasetechnology will be used for data repository and query. Therequired documentation of new system development or systemmodification will be included. Prerequisite: MIS 4461.MIS 4465. Data Base Development (I; 3) — This courseexamines current trends in database design and development/It also examines current trends in data communications andnetworks, emphasizing the structure required for long-termsupport. The required documentation for new systemdevelopment or system modification will be included.Prerequisite: MIS 3352.MIS 4466. Internship in Management InformationSystems (On Demand; 1-6) — Course provides theopportunity to explore practical experience in MIS. Studentactivities will be supervised by the organization sponsoringthe internship. The Office of Career Services and theresponsible faculty monitors internship. A comprehensivereport is required at the completion of the internship.Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.MIS 4492. Management Information Systems Seminar (II;2) — This course explores and projects future trends inmanagement information systems, emphasizing the structuralapproach to design and development or change. Prerequisites:MIS 4461 and senior standing.MIS 4497. Independent Study in ManagementInformation Systems (I, II; 1) — This course offers thedividuals stduent the opportunity to conduct independentresearch in the field of MIS. Students accomplish researchunder the instructor’s direction. Pre-requisite: Senior standingand permission of the instructor.

MARKETINGMKT 3390. Retail Merchandizing (I; 3) — This coursestudies the operation and management of retail establishments.Emphasis is placed on planning and operating policies of retail

stores for merchandise buying, selling, and control.Prerequisite: BUS 2353.MKT 3395. Sales Management (II; 3) — This course coversthe principles of planning, organizing, and controlling a salesforce including selecting, training, compensating, supervising,and motivating sales personnel. Prerequisite: BUS 2353.MKT 3396. Consumer Behavior (I, II; 3) — This course isa study of consumer decision-making processes and theutilization of behavioral sciences for understandingbuyer-seller behavior. Prerequisite: BUS 2353.MKT 3456. Purchasing (I, II; 3) — An overview of thecurrent purchasing function for Contemporary AmericanBusiness. This includes negotiative contracts, deliveryschedules and quality management.MKT 4451. Advertising (II; 3) — This course covers themanagerial uses of advertising, fundamentals of copy, mediaselection, agencyclient relations, and measuring effectiveness.Current and emerging advertising issues in various media willbe examined. Prerequisite: BUS 2353.MKT 4455. Marketing Research (I; 3) — This coursestudies the collection and analysis of new market dataapplicable to planning, organizing, and operating researchprojects. Techniques used for market analysis such assampling, questionnaires, interviewing are emphasized.Required of all marketing majors. Prerequisites: BUS 2353and MKT 3396.MKT 4465. Marketing Management (II; 3) — This coursestudies marketing policies and strategies with emphasis ondecision-making for marketing effectiveness. Prerequisites:MKT 4455 and senior standing.MKT 4466. Internship in Marketing (On Demand; 1-6)— Course provides the opportunity to explore practicalexperience in marketing. Student activities will be supervisedby the organization sponsoring the internship. The Office ofCareer Services and the responsible faculty monitorsinternship. A comprehensive report is required at thecompletion of the internship. Prerequisite: Permission of theinstructor.MKT 4467. International Marketing (I, II; 3) — Thiscourse focuses on international marketing concepts and theinfluence of culture on the marketing plan. Challenges andopportunities facing U.S. firms seeking expansion abroad areexamined. Prerequisites: BUS 2353 and 3370.MKT 4497. Seminar in Marketing (II; 2) — This coursedeals with contemporary marketing challenges and key issuesin marketing, using the case analysis approach. Prerequisites:MKT 3396, 4465, and senior standing.MKT 4485. Independent Study in Marketing (II; 1) —This course offers the student the opportunity to conductin-depth study of certain areas of particular interest inmarketing. Student research is accomplished under thedirection of the instructor. Prerequisites: Senior standing andpermission of the instructor.

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Department ofAccounting and EconomicsDr. Massoumeh Vafaie, Chair124 Smith Hall(937) 376-6421Faculty — Professor: Dr. Peter Iwomi; AssociateProfessors: Dr. Massoumeh Vafaie, Mr. Edward J.Riechman; Assistant Professor: Julia Blockberger.

The Department of Accounting and Economicsconsists of two disciplines:

1. Accounting2. Economics

The students who major in Accounting will receivea Bachelor of Science in Accounting, and the studentsmajoring in Economics will receive either a Bachelorof Arts or a Bachelor of Science in Economics. Aminimum GPA of 2.2 is a requirement for thegraduation in the above majors.

Accounting (ACC): The Accounting curriculumprovides the student with the basic knowledge and skillsnecessary for successful careers in business,government or public accounting. The courses seek tominimize the amount of on-the-job training andexperience required to qualify for satisfactory levels ofresponsibility and remuneration. In addition studentscompleting the accounting curriculum, acquire thevaluable foundation to pursue graduate study.Computer-based instruction is an integral part of thecurriculum.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTSBachelor of Science in Accounting — Besides all

general graduation requirements and College ofBusiness requirements, the following accountingcourses are required for a degree in Accounting. ACC2201, 2202, 3301, 3302, 3330, 3340, 3360, 4420, 4430and 4895. A total of 126 semester hours is the minimumfor a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.

ACCOUNTINGACC 2201. Principles of Accounting I (FinancialAccounting) (I, II; 3) — An introduction to the fundamentalsof accounting that includes the accounting cycle for serviceand merchandising entities. Emphasis is on accountinglanguage, transaction analysis and financial reporting ofproprietorships and partnerships. Prerequisite: BUS 1100.

ACC 2202. Principles of Accounting II (I, II; 3) — Acontinuation of ACC 2201 with emphasis on the accountingcycle for manufacturing entities and financial reporting forcorporations. An introduction to issues related to managerialaccounting procedures and practices, including the use ofaccounting data in the study of concepts and techniques forplanning and controlling business operations. Analysis of costflow and cost behavior as used in decision making.Prerequisite: ACC 2201.ACC 2240. Managerial Accounting (II; 3) — Use ofaccounting data, concepts and techniques for planning andcontrolling business operations. Cost flow and cost behavioras used in decision making. Prerequisite: ACC 2201.ACC 3301. Intermediate Accounting I (I; 3) — The coursedevelops the theoretical foundation of accounting and theconceptual framework for processing and reporting financialdata. Primary emphasis is placed on the asset side of thebalance sheet. Prerequisite: ACC 2202.ACC 3302. Intermediate Accounting II (II; 3) — Continuedstudy of underlying accounting theory and practice related toprocessing and reporting accounting information. Primaryemphasis is placed on the equity side of the balance sheet toinclude liabilities, long-term debt and owner equity accounts.Prerequisite: ACC 3301.ACC 3330. Advanced Accounting (II; 3) — A study ofadvanced topics in financial accounting to include thetreatment of accounting for consolidations, mergers,partnerships, joint-ventures and receiverships, internationalaccounting, non-profit and governmental accounting, etc.Prerequisite: ACC 3302.ACC 3340. Cost Accounting (I; 3) — The study ofaccounting for manufacturing operations. It includes theanalysis of cost systems as they relate to planning, controland reporting to facilitate decision-making. Prerequisite: ACC3302.ACC 3360. Accounting Information Systems (II; 3) — Thiscourse exposes students to the nature and applicability ofaccounting information systems. It includes the considerationof how accounting systems relate to the basic concepts ofinformation system theory. Accounting applications arediscussed with an emphasis on system control and design.The computer’s role in processing and reporting informationis covered as well. Prerequisite: ACC 3302.ACC 4420. Federal Income Tax (I; 3) — A study of federalincome tax as applied to individuals, partnerships andcorporations. Includes discussion of current and proposedchanges in tax legislation. Prerequisite: ACC 2202.ACC 4430. Auditing (II; 3) — The study of procedures andpractices in the auditing process to attest to the fairrepresentation of financial data. Includes the study of controland procedures to safeguard assets. Prerequisites: ACC 3330or ACC 3340.ACC 4450. Special Problems in Accounting (I, II; 1-3) —Individual study in accounting. Assigned readings, researchprojects and conferences may be included. Open to transferstudents with insufficient hours from transferred courses.Accounting majors only. Prerequisite: Permission ofinstructor.

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ACC 4464. Accounting Internship (III; 1-4) — The purposeof the internship is to provide students an opportunity to gainpractical experience in the area of specialization. Eligiblestudents must have completed their sophomore year (aminimum of 60 semester hours) of which a minimum of 20hours must be from the business area. Generally the studentmust have at least a 2.6 cumulative GPA and demonstratedpotential in the major field. Consult Department Chair andCareer Services to receive business internship applicationpackage. A maximum of 4 hours may be earned. Registrationis needed before entering an internship program. AccountingInternship not available to students participating in theCooperative Education Program. Prerequisite: Accountingmajor and junior or senior standing.ACC 4495. Accounting Seminar (II; 3) — Practicalapplication and review of prior course work through thediscussion of current problems and trends in accounting;supplemented by individual/team research in selected areasof significance. Prerequisites: ACC 3330 or ACC 3340.

ECONOMICS (ECO) A Pre-Law MajorThe overall objective of this discipline is to provide

an environment conducive to learning for students inthe area of Economics.

The curriculum is structured to meet the high standardof proficiency required in the economics profession.Majors offer courses in basic, intermediate, andadvanced economics theory supplemented by policyanalysis.

In the area of economics theory, the student is ex-posed to concepts in microeconomics and macro-economics.

In the area of policy analysis, the students are exposedto money and banking, public finance and taxation,foreign trade and investment, and labor economics. Theaim of policy analysis courses is to enable the studentto understand and explain the effects of governmenteconomic policies, inflation and recession, export andimport trade upon the gross national product,productivity, the balance of payments, and thedistribution of income.

The students are also regularly exposed to the dif-ferent and competing schools of theory and to the com-peting philosophical positions that are often associatedwith those theories. The goal here is not to persuadethe students of a particular position, but rather to enablethem to make informed choices for themselves so thatthey can better engage in on-going debates as to thevalidity of the different theories and as to the desirabilityof the different policies.

In addition to the economics course requirement,economic majors are expected to develop and demon-strate competence in one foreign language, in the use

of quantitative tools of analysis, and in elementaryaccounting. The quantitative requirement includesalgebra, statistics and elementary calculus. Thelanguage requirement is for the student to demonstratea reading and conversational ability in a foreignlanguage equivalent to completion of three quarters ofstudy. This can be done either by taking three quartersof work in a single language at CSU or by placing outof some or all of those courses based upon work donein high school or elsewhere or by exam. Foreignstudents, for whom American English is a secondlanguage, are excused from this requirement.

Each member of the faculty is committed to guiding,educating, and advising the economics majors until thestudent attains an acceptable degree of proficiency inthe field of economics.

Career Prospects — In general, departmentalgraduates either pursue advanced studies in economics,pursue a career in law or participate in the professionallabor market.

The graduates who go directly to the professionallabor markets are adequately prepared to developsuccessful careers with the federal reserve system,national and state commercial banks, and state andfederal government agencies. They are prepared forresearch and consulting work in corporate enterprises,labor unions, private research organizations or becomelawyers.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTSBachelor of Science in Economics — Besides

General Education courses, and College of Businessrequirements, the following Economics courses arenecessary for graduation: ECO 2210, 2220, 2270, 3300,3320, 3330, 3340, 3350, 3360, 4895, and 9 credit hoursof electives in Economics or Business. For BA Degreein Economics, 10 hours of foreign language will besubstituted for BUS 2203, 2252, 3343 and 3353 orelectives in Economics. Chair and advisors have theflexibility in substituting some courses in Business orEconomics for foreign languagesor any other courseor vice versa. A total of 125 credit hours is the minimumfor graduation.

Minor in Economics — Besides General Educationand College of Business requirements, the followingcourses are required for a minor in Economics (21 credithours): ECO 2210, 2220, 3320, 3330, 3340, 3360, and4895.

Double Majors with Business Administration —Given the many overlapping requirements in the degreeprograms in Economics and Business Administration,

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it is quite feasible for a student to major in both at thesame time by focusing their choice of elective coursesin these areas. That is, Economics courses can bepresented as electives from the Business perspectiveand Business courses from the Economics perspective.

ECONOMICSECO 2200. Introduction to Economics (I, II, III; 3) —This course introduces non-business majors to a broadunderstanding of economics. It shows how an understandingof economics leads to an understanding of business structurein the United States. It also covers terms used in analyzingeconomic variables, social and economic institutions, and thevarious functions of economists.ECO 2210. Principles of Microeconomics (I, II; 3) — Thiscourse covers such important economic subjects as economicresources, scarcity, opportunity cost, supply and demand, thetheory of the firm, cost of production, and various types ofmarkets for goods and factors of production.ECO 2220. Principles of Macroeconomics (I, II; 3) — Thiscourse introduces students to important macroeconomicssubjects, such as national income, aggregate consumption,employment, inflation, economic development, internationaleconomics, and the multiplier effect. Prerequisite: ECO 2210.ECO 2230. Economic Growth and the Problems ofUnderdeveloped Nations (II; 3) (Odd years) — This courseintroduces an empirical and theoretical consideration oflong-term economic changes, including changes in industrialtechnology, structure, and level of national product withemphasis on developing economies. Prerequisites: ECO 2210and 2220.ECO 2260. Urban Economics (I; 3) (Even years) — Thiscourse covers development of political/economic theoreticperspectives for applied problem-solving in the urbaneconomic context. The following problem areas will besurveyed: employment, education, poverty, crime, health,housing, transportation, and environment. Prerequisites: ECO2210 and 2220.ECO 2270. Economic Problems of the Black Community(II; 3) — This course analyzes current economic problemsbased upon the history of socioeconomic roadblocks toprogress.ECO 2280. Comparative Economic Systems (II; 3) (Evenyears) — A study of economic decision-making, includinginstitutions, ideology and practices, by comparing capitalist,socialist and communistic economic systems. Prerequisites:ECO 2210 and 2220.ECO 3300. Consumer Economics (II; 3) — This course isdesigned to help students become well-informed consumersin the U.S. economy. Available aides and restrictions, as wellas personal budgeting, the consumer credit market, purchaseof stocks and bonds, insurance, and similar topics will bediscussed. No prerequisites.

ECO 3320. Money and Banking (I; 3) — This courseanalyzes the nature and significance of money, the commercialbanking system, the Federal Reserve System, and the impactof monetary policy on money supply and the stabilization ofprice levels. Prerequisites: ECO 2210 and 2220.ECO 3330. Intermediate Microeconomic Theory (II; 3)— This course analyzes value and distribution, the theory ofhousehold behavior and the theory of the firm. Wheneverpossible, theoretic economic concepts are provided in anoperational context with the main emphasis being on the toolsof economic thinking. Prerequisites” ECO 2210 and 2220.ECO 3340. Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory (II; 3)— This course is designed to implement a mathematicalapproach in the calculation of national income accounting,aggregate consumption, saving, inflation, employment, fiscaland monetary policy, and international trade. Prerequisites:ECO 2210 and 2220.ECO 3350. Public Finance (I; 3) — This course analyzesprinciples, practice, justice, taxation, public spending, publicdebt, tax reform, and fiscal policy. Prerequisites: ECO 2210and 2220.ECO 3360. International Economics (I; 3) — This courseevaluates comparative advantage, balance of payments, tariffs,foreign exchange, inflow and outflow of capital, and othertopics related to international finance. Prerequisites: ECO 2210and 2220.ECO 3370. Labor Economic Problems (II; 3) (Odd years)— This course examines demographic characteristics and laborforce participation rates by various segments of the population.It includes analysis and comparisons of American andEuropean labor unions and labor markets, as well as the impactof unemployment on the American economy. Prerequisites:ECO 2210 and 2220.ECO 4450. Independent Study (I, II; 1-3) — This courserequires supervised reading in economics for students ofsuperior ability. It provides an opportunity for advanced workthrough reading, research and discussion in an area ofparticular interest to the student. Prerequisites: ECO 3330 and3340, at least junior standing, and permission of the instructor.ECO 4466. Business Internship for Economics Majors (III;1-6) — Students may complete an internship during thesummer semester with a major organization or company. Theinternship is designed for the economics major to gain practicalexperience. Up to 6 semester hours may be earned and studentsmust register before applying for an internship. Prerequisite:Permission of the Department Chair.ECO 4895. Senior Seminar in Economics (II; 3) — Thiscourse prepares seniors to discuss and present seminar paperson such economic problems as inflation, unemployment,minority economic problems, fiscal policy and topics relatedto international economy. This is a capstone course designedto prepare seniors for their major field exam. Prerequisites:ECO 3330, 3340 and senior standing.

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Department ofManufacturing EngineeringDr. Mahmoud A. Abdallah, PE - ChairCarl Jenkins Hall - Room 111(937) 376-6435Faculty — Professors: Dr. Abayomi J. Ajayi-Majebi,PE, CMfgE, CQE, CRE; Dr. Morris M. Girgis;Associate Professors: Dr. Augustus Morris, Jr., PE;Dr. Alessandro R. Rengan; Assistant Professor: Mr.John H. Sassen

GENERAL INFORMATIONThe Department of Manufacturing Engineering,

composed of the Manufacturing Engineering Programand the Industrial Technology Program, carries on theUniversity’s historic tradition of providing relevanttechnical education to under-served populations withdiverse backgrounds and educational needs. To upholdthis rich heritage, the Department offers twobaccalaureate degree programs: the B.S. degree inManufacturing Engineering and the B.S. degree inIndustrial Technology. These two programs sharefaculty, staff and facilities. However, though bothprepare students for technical careers in industry andbusiness, they otherwise offer separate degrees withdistinct curricula.

The Department draws strong guidance and supportfrom an active Industrial Advisory Committee com-prised of engineers and executives from diverse man-ufacturing companies and technical organizations. Thisindustrial support provides for program enhancementand ensures program relevance in preparing studentsfor technical careers. In addition, the Departmentmaintains a program of related research that engagesstudents in practical applications of classroom theoryand enhances their skills for generating new knowledge.Spacious laboratories with modern laboratoryequipment, computer hardware and software areavailable to support the teaching and research activitiesof the Department. To provide special opportunities forstudents to develop technical leadership and teamingskills, the Department promotes active student chaptersof the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) andthe National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE).

Both engineering and technology majors must fulfillthe University General Education requirements. Duringthe Spring semester of the senior year ManufacturingEngineering majors are also encouraged to take theFundamentals of Engineering Examination, which isthe initial step in attaining professional engineering

licensure. All students must pass the University’sEnglish proficiency examination prior to graduation.Each engineering or technology major receivesacademic advising by a member of the ManufacturingEngineering Department faculty. Nevertheless, studentsare responsible for knowing and complying with allpublished schedules and graduation requirements.

MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING PROGRAMGeneral Information

Graduates of the Manufacturing Engineeringprogram are in great demand by prestigous firms andgovernment agencies.

TRENDS IN MANUFACTURING — Manufac-turing is one of the major wealth producing sectors ofthe world economic structure with a direct and powerfulimpact on the quality of life of each individual. Thefield of manufacturing has undergone dramatic changesduring the past decade. Diverse forces driving thesechanges include the following factors: rapidtechnological advances in areas such as computers,lasers, machine vision, robotics and automation;emerging new materials including polymers,composites and ceramics; an increasing global economywith intensified international trade competition;changing national defense and security priorities;changing labor management relationships; dwindlingnatural resources; increasing energy costs; and,heightened environmental concerns. These factorscontinue to produce new demands and excitingopportunities for manufacturing engineers. Graduatesof the program have found diverse employment inmanufacturing fields such as automotive, aerospace,electronics, defense, food processing, and consumerproduct manufacturing industries. Others have earnedrelated graduate degrees at some of the nation’s finestgraduate engineering schools prior to assuming industrypositions.

MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING CUR-RICULUM OBJECTIVES — The Bachelor ofScience degree program in Manufacturing Engineeringhas been designed to address these opportunities. Thecurriculum follows guidelines established by theSociety of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), aninternational organization with over 40,000 membersin seventy (70) countries. SME seeks to ensure thatManufacturing Engineering programs produceengineers prepared to address industry demands forincreasingly sophisticated manufacturing technology,and ready to play an important role in planning, building

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and optimizing the “factories of the future.” Emphasisis, therefore, given to computer-aided design andmanufacturing (CAD/CAM), microprocessor control,manufacturing planning and control, quality assurance,and the processing and utilization of engineeringmaterials. The program provides opportunities forhands-on experience in the application of the knowledgeembodied in these disciplines.

The BS degree program in ManufacturingEngineering is one of only twenty-four (24) programsin the nation which are dedicated to undergraduatemanufacturing engineering education, and which areaccredited by the Engineering AccreditationCommission of the Accreditation Board for Engineeringand Technology (EAC/ABET). The overarching goalof the program is to produce graduates who are wellprepared for any of the following career paths:

• Contribute to the engineering planning andmanagement of a relatively large, modern manu-facturing operation;

• Introduce modern manufacturing methods anddesign technologies into a small manufacturingoperation or assist in the start-up of a new manu-facturing enterprise;

• Maintain a process of life-long learning to retaintechnical competence, including earning graduatedegrees in engineering or related business managementor other professional studies and obtaining relevantprofessional certification.

The overall Manufacturing Engineering curriculumconsists of strong components of mathematics, basicsciences, engineering sciences, humanities and socialsciences (HSS), together with the engineering majorrequirements which can be grouped into the followingtopic areas:

Materials and Manufacturing Processes — Thebehavior and properties of materials and materialsprocessing.

Process, Assembly, and Product Engineering —The design of products and the equipment, tooling andenvironment necessary for their manufacture.

Manufacturing Competitiveness — The creationof competitive advantage through manufacturingplanning, strategy and control. Topics such asproductivity, quality, cost, human resources, productsafety and liability, social concerns, international issues,environmental impact, and product life cycle areincluded in this area.

Manufacturing Systems Design — The analysis,synthesis and control of manufacturing operations usingstatistical and calculus based methods.

Simulation and Information Technology —Simulation, modeling, control, architecture, andinformation systems are included in this area.

Laboratory Experience — Measure manufacturingprocess variables in a manufacturing laboratory andmake technical inferences about the process.

Throughout the curriculum, major emphasis is givento the engineering design function. The EngineeringAccreditation Commission of the Accreditation Boardfor Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) haspublished the following description for engineeringdesign:

“Engineering design is the process of devising asystem, component, or process to meet desired needs.It is a decision making process (often iterative), inwhich the basic sciences and mathematics andengineering sciences are applied to convert resourcesoptimally to meet a stated objective. Among thefundamental elements of the design process are theestablishment of objectives and criteria, synthesis,analysis, construction, testing and evaluation. Theengineering design component of a curriculum mustinclude most of the following features: developmentof student creativity, use of open ended problems,development and use of modern design theory andmethodology, formulation of design problemstatements and specifications, consideration ofalternative solutions, feasibility considerations,production processes, concurrent engineering design,and detailed system descriptions. Further, it isessential to include a variety of realistic constraints,such as economic factors, safety, reliability,aesthetics, ethics and social impact.”

In the senior year, the design experience is culminatedwith a sequenced two semester “capstone” designproject. Students work on team design projects underclose faculty supervision. A broad range of resourcesincluding machine tools, materials testing andprocessing equipment, electronic and measuringinstrumentation, computers and control devices isavailable to prepare students for the real-worldchallenges of the engineering profession. Oral andwritten communication skills are emphasized in thesenior design project.

The broad educational experience outlined above isdesigned to integrate the knowledge, skills, attitudesand values acquired in a diverse set of courses toproduce graduates with the following specificcompetencies:

• an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics,science, and engineering

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• an ability to design and conduct experiments, aswell as to analyze and interpret data

• an ability to design a system, component, or processto meet desired needs within realistic constraintssuch as economic, environmental, social, political,ethical, health and safety

• an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams• an ability to identify, formulate, and solve

engineering problems• an understanding of professional and ethical

responsibility• an ability to think, listen and communicate

effectively• the broad education necessary to understand the

impact of engineering solutions in a global,economic, environment, and societal context

• a recognition of the need for, and ability to engagein life-long learning

• a knowledge of contemporary issues• an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern

engineering tools necessary for engineeringpractice.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTSA total of 141 semester credit hours are required for

the BS degree in manufacturing engineering:GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

(42-46 hours): Thirteen (13) of these credits apply alsoto the manufacturing engineering (MFE) programrequirements; see University General EducationRequirements.

MANUFACTURING ENGINEERINGPROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

The majority of the MFE courses emphasize design,the process of devising a system, component, or processto meet some desired need. The design course workprovides experience in open-ended problem solving bycombining decision making and creative thought withbasic and engineering sciences. The design experienceis incorporated across a variety of subject areas andincreases in amount and complexity: INT 1210; CHM1201, 1202; MTH 2502, 2503, 3110; PHY 2211,2213.

Technical electives (3 hours) are selected withapproval of advisor from courses numbered 2000 orhigher in the areas of accounting (ACC), biology (BIO),business (BUS), chemistry (CHM), computer science(CPS), finance (FIN), management (MGT),management information systems (MIS),manufacturing engineering (MFE), industrial

technology (INT), marketing (MKT), mathematics(MTH), physics (PHY), or water resources management(WRM).

MANUFACTURING ENGINEERINGMFE 1110. Principles of Manufacturing (I; 3) — Providesa descriptive overview of diverse manufacturing processesand their relationship to product and process design. Coversthe fundamentals of orthographic projection and geometricdimensioning and tolerancing as design and planning aids,basic principles of design for manufacturing, assembly, serviceand recycling. Laboratory assignments include hands-onapplication of diverse manufacturing and measuring devicesincluding manual and CNC machines. Features a team designproject with formal oral and written technical reportrequirements. Word processing, spreadsheets, presentationsoftware and Internet usage are introduced to support theformal reporting requirements. Two lecture and twolaboratory/recitation periods per week.MFE 1210. Engineering Analysis I (II; 3) — Presents thefundamentals of linear algebra including properties ofdeterminants, matrices and vector analysis with applicationsto engineering systems. Includes three-dimensionalrepresentation of displacement, velocity, acceleration, forces,and torques and solution of sets of algebraic equations.Introduces state-variables, eigenvalues and eigenvectors andthe fundamentals of statistics and linear programming.Introduces MATLAB programming. Two lectures and twolaboratory/recitations per week. Co-requisite: MTH 2503.MFE 1297. Selected Topics in Manufacturing Engineering(II; 1-3) — This course is designed to provide the flexibilityto cover selected manufacturing engineering topics notnormally available in the required major course. Prerequisites:Approval of department chair.MFE 2310. Statics (I; 3) — The study of static equilibriumof particles, systems of particles and rigid bodies subjected totwo and three-dimensional loadings. Concepts of forces,moments, couples, resultants, centroids and moment of inertiaare covered. Vector algebra and free body diagrams are utilizedin the solutions. The solutions will be directed to real worldexamples and case studies. The skills acquired in the coursewill increase the ability of students to analyze componentsand systems in static equilibrium, leading to the enhancementof the problem solving ability of students. Computer exerciseswill be provided. Two lectures and two recitation/lab per weekPrerequisites: MTH 2503 and MFE 1210.MFE 2320. Computer-Aided Design (I; 3) — The goal ofthis course is to familiarize students with tools and the conceptsnecessary for mechanical design. The course covers theapplication of CAD software in the design of products;introduction to engineering software for drafting, solidmodeling, design and analysis of mechanical components;introduction to the use of finite element analysis techniques;and the use of commerical CAD and FEA packages. A designproject to implement concepts learned during the course isrequired. Two lectures and two recitation/lab per week.Prerequisites: MFE 1110 and INT 1210.MFE 2410. Engineering Analysis II (II; 4) — Covers

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advanced mathematical concepts for engineering analysisincluding partial derivatives and multiple integrals. Introducesnumerical methods for root solving, curve fitting, integration,differentiation and solution of ordinary and partial differentialequations; and applications for electrical circuits, vibrationanalysis, heat transfer, beam deflection, etc. MATLABprogramming. Three lectures and two laboratory/recitationsper week. Prerequisite: MTH 3110.MFE 2420. Dynamics (II; 3) — The study of the kinematicsand kinetics of particles, systems of particles and rigid bodiesunder rectilinear, plane curvilinear and space curvilinearmotion. Covers relative motion and constrained motion ofconnected particles. Concepts of Newton’s Law, work, energy,impulse and momentum are utilized in the solutions. Inertiaconcepts for rigid body translation, fixed axis rotation, andplanar motion are presented. The solutions will be directed toreal world examples and case studies, etc. The skills acquiredin the course will increase the ability of students to analyzedynamic components and systems, thus enhancing problemsolving ability. Computer exercises will be provided. Twolectures and two recitation/laboratory per week. Prerequisites:MFE 2310 and MTH 3110.MFE 2430. Design of Engineering Experiments (lI; 3) —Provides fundamentals for designing experiments and makingtechnical inferences from measured variables with an emphasison manufacturing applications. A brief review of fundamentalconcepts of probability and statistics, pictorial and graphicalrepresentation of manufacturing data, analysis of univariateand bivariate distributions germane to industrial processes,statistical distributions, hypothesis testing, confidence intervalestimation, and applied design of manufacturingexperimentation via treatment comparisons. Manufacturingprocess control and input parameter optimization usingfactorial, fractional factorial, one-, two-and three-wayANOVA and Greco-Latin square and experimental designsfor ensuring inferential validity, overview of orthogonal arrays.Two lectures and two recitations/laboratory per week.Prerequisite: MFE 1210.MFE 2440. Computer-Aided Manufacturing (II; 3) —Covers fundamental manual programming for numericalcontrol machines. Topics include CNC machine types,controls, safety, and coordinate measuring systems; speed andfeed calculations; power calculations; CNC tooling andfixturing; and programming CNC mills and lathes. Laboratorysessions are designed to gradually introduce the material andgain practical experience of the subject. Two lectures and tworecitations/laboratory per week. Prerequisite: MFE 2320.MFE 2497. Selected Topics in Manufacturing Engineering(II; 1-3) — See course description for MFE 1297. Credit mayrange from 1 to 3 semester hours. Prerequsites: Sophomorestanding and approval of the department chair.MFE 3510. Circuit Analysis (I; 4) — Provides thefundamentals of DC and AC circuit analysis including circuitelements, Ohm’s law, Kirchhoff’s law, mesh and nodeequations, circuit transformation techniques, first and secondorder circuits, operational amplifiers, phasor representations,power analysis, polyphase systems, linear and idealtransformers, complex frequency and computer simulationusing PSPICE. Laboratory focuses on the measurement ofcircuit parameters and electrical quantities. Three lectures and

two laboratories per week. Prerequisites: MTH 3110 and PHY2213 .MFE 3520. Microprocessors (I; 3) — Covers binary systems,Boolean algebra, logic gates, combinational and sequentialcircuits, microprocessors/microcontrollers in digtal systemdesign, assembly language programming and interfacing ofmicroprocessor-based systems. Two lectures and twolaboratories per week. Co-requisite: MFE 3510.MFE 3530. Strength of Materials (I; 3) — Introduces theconcepts of stress and strain in elastic materials. Covers axial,torsional and bending deflections and stresses, and the analysisof combined stresses using Mohr’s circle. Presents failuretheories for ductile and brittle materials. Includes bucklingtheory for columns and the effect of impact loading.Laboratories include experimental stress analysis utilizingphotoelastic techniques and electrical strain gages. Two lectureand two laboratory/recitations per week. Prerequisite: MFE2420.MFE 3540. Material Science and Processes (I; 4) — Relatesthe composition and structure of engineering materials to theirperformance in service. Metals, ceramics, polymers,composites and semiconductors are studied. Atomic bonding,crystalline structure, noncrystalline structure, and phasediagrams are included. Mechanical properties are evaluatedin the laboratory. Three lectures and two laboratory per week.Prerequisite: CHM 1202 and Co-requisite MFE 3530.MFE 3550. Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer (I; 3) —Introduces the theory of thermodynamics and heat transferwith application to cooling, cutting, fabrication, molding andwelding processes. It covers the fundamental principles andmethods of energy transformations, fundamentalthermodynamics laws and relationships for ideal and realfluids, basics of heat transfer, and the rates of spatial andtemporal energy changes and the properties of engineeringsystems undergoing such processes. Two lectures and twolaboratory/recitations per week. Prerequisites: MTH 3110 andMFE 2410.MFE 3610. Automatic Control Systems (II; 3) — Analysisand design of linear feedback control systems, modeling ofdynamic systems, sensitivity analysis, state variablerepresentation, transfer functions, simulation, performance andstability, frequency response and root locus techniques. Twolectures and two laboratory/recitations per week. Prerequisite:MFE 3510.MFE 3620. Programmable Logic Controllers (II; 3) —This course covers the utilization of PLC’s in industrial controlapplications. Topics include safety and grounding, ladderlogic, inputs/outputs, timers and counters, sequencing andprogramming, installation and interfacing techniques, andcommunication between PLC’s. Two lectures and twolaboratory/recitations per week. Prerequisite: MFE 3520.MFE 3630. Manufacturing Processes (II; 4) — Introducesthe fundamentals of manufacturing processes with a focus onquality products at an economical price on a prescribedschedule. Provides a broad overview of manufacturingmethods including metal casting and joining, sheet metal andconventional metal removal, forging, plastics and compositesprocessing. Includes mold and die design concepts.Experimental designs are utilized to investigate the effects of

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various process parameters. Three lectures and two laboratoryper week. Prerequisite: MFE 3540.MFE 3640. Machine and Tool Design (II; 4) — Focus ison the application of analytical and empirical methods to assistin the design of mechanical systems with special emphasis inthe area of tool design. Topics covered in detail include fatiguetheory, Castigliano’s method, workholding principles, fixturedesign, fits and tolerancing, and design principles for powerscrews, bearings and gears. A team design project with formalreporting requirements provides experience in the applicationof theory and the selection of commercial components. Theproject emphasizes the relationship between product andprocess design, and the engineering documentation neededto control product uniformity and quality. Three lectures andtwo laboratory/recitations per week. Prerequisites: MFE 3530and MFE 3540.MFE 3697. Selected Topics in Manufacturing Engineering(II; 1-3) — See course description for MFE 1297. Creditmay range from 1 to 3 semester hours. Prerequsites: Juniorstanding and approval of the department chair.MFE 4710. Measurement and Instrumentation (I; 3) —Preparation for diverse measurements required for researchor production. Techniques for obtaining reliable and costeffective measurements including the proper selection anduse of instruments and interpretation of measured data.Consideration of accuracy, precision and statistical analysisof error in measurements. Topics covered include sensors andtransducers, digital instruments, frequency response, loadingeffects, noise, digital sampling rates, uncertainity andstatistical data analysis. Two lectures and two laboratory/recitations per week. Prerequisites: MFE 3510.MFE 4720. Manufacturing Quality and Economy (I; 4)— Fundamentals of total quality engineering for optimizingprocess and product efficiency and effectiveness. Coursecovers contemporary quality control philosophies, total qualitymanagement, customer focus strategies, statistical processcontrol, reliability and metrology. Overview of technical andmanagerial aspects of quality: principles of quality by design,human factors in quality control, experimental design forquality, internal quality audits. Covers critical assessment ofthe time value of money, equivalence, discounted cash flowanalysis, break-even and payback analysis, and economicanalysis of engineering alternatives for justification of machineprocurement and processes; exposure to depreciation andinflation accounting, overhead costs and their application; andstudy of cost estimation and activity based costing, make orbuy decisions. Case study assignment provided. Three lecturesand two laboratory/recitations per week. Prerequisites: MFE2410 and MFE 3640.MFE 4730. Hydraulics and Pneumatics (I; 3) — Reviewof fundamentals of fluid properties. Analysis ofincompressible flow in piping systems and conduits usingBernoulli’s equation. Study of the sources of hydraulic power:pumps, actuators, directional control valves, pressure and flowcontrol valves, servo valves, pipes and fittings, motors. Pipesizing using concepts of factor of safety via burst and workingpressures. Provides study of pump types, characteristics andtheir efficiencies and pump sizing based on flow demandsand head requirements. Brief study of pneumatic components:

compressors, orifices, air control valves, pneumatic actuators.The laboratory sessions focus on hydraulics and pneumaticcomponents and systems. Two lectures and two laboratory/recitations per week. Prerequisite: MFE 3550.MFE 4795. Senior Design Project I (I; 1) — The first phaseof the two-course, capstone design sequence to provideexperience in the practical application of prior course work.Includes topic selection, selection of faculty advisor(s),literature search, conceptual design, development of a workplan, and arrangements to secure required resources. Theproject must involve realistic constraints such as cost,performance, reliability, manufacturability, safety, ergonomicsand aesthetics. Requires formal oral and written reporting.Two laboratory/recitations per week. Prerequisite: Seniorstanding in the MFE major.MFE 4810. Design for Assembly and Systems Integration(II; 3) — This course provides students with the knowledge,methodologies, and practice to optimize the design ofmechanical products for ease of assembly in manufacturing.The topics include significance of Design for Assembly(DFA), methods to characterize and describe assembly, typesof assembly systems used in practice, application of DFAprinciples to mechanical product design, practice of designingparts to facilitate assembly, analysis of assembly in terms ofDFA, and redesign to improve assembly. The course willaddress issues of manufacturing product and systemintegration, covering combination of hydraulic, electrical,mechanical and robotic parts and components into anintegrated product. Two lectures and two laboratory per week.Prerequisites: MFE 2440 and MFE 3640.MFE 4820. Manufacturing Planning, Control andSimulation (II; 4) — Study of the techniques for planning,organizing and controlling the resources for the manufactureof quality products. Factory simulation and animation usingProModel or ARENA or WITNESS to model the operationalcharacteristics of manufacturing and management systems tosupport efficient manufacturing and information flow.Coverage of project management principles, leanmanufacturing, Just-In-Time concepts, theory of constraints,and manufacturing resources planning systems for large-scalemanufacturers and small businesses. Discussion of forecastingtechniques, demand management, master productionscheduling, materials and capacity requirements planning,shop floor control, scheduling practices, inventory status andcontrol, and manufacturing databases. Computer toolsdiscussed include ERP and MRP-II. Assimilation andapplication of principles learned in the course by groupsimulation exercise of two manufacturing organizations usingtwo student teams that play the “Manufacturing Game.” Threelectures and two recitations/laboratory per week. Prerequisite:MFE 4720.MFE 4895. Senior Design Project II (I1; 2) — Theconcluding phase of the two-course, capstone design sequenceto provide experience in the practical application of priorcourse work. Requires completion of the project work planincluding detailed design, fabrication of any needed hardware,any required assembly, testing, and evaluation of results.Requires formal oral and written reporting. Four lectures/laboratory per week. Prerequisite: MFE 4795.

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INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGYGeneral Information

Industrial Technology is a field of study designed toprepare technical and/or management orientedprofessionals for employment in business, industry,education, and government. Industrial Technology isprimarily involved with the management, operation, andmaintenance of complex technological systems whileEngineering and Engineering Technology are primarilyinvolved with the design and installation of thesesystems.

TRENDS IN TECHNOLOGYThe pervasive use of technology on a global scale

has created a demand for management-orientedtechnical professional with an understanding offundamental technical principles and the practical skillsrequired to apply those principles in the laboratory,manufacturing shop floor, business office or theconstruction site. These individuals must alsounderstand the basic economic and business principles,which guide business and technology. The BS degreeprogram in Industrial Technology has been designedto fulfill these requirements. Graduates of the programfind diverse employment opportunities as productionsupervisors, information technology technicians,manufacturing technologist, technical sales engineer,purchasing specialists, inventory managers, applicationengineer, construction supervisors, etc.

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGYCURRICULUM OBJECTIVES

The Bachelor of Science degree program in IndustrialTechnology addresses the need for technical pro-fessionals with specialized technical training. Toachieve in depth training in a selected discipline,students can choose from one of three concentrations:Manufacturing Management, Electrical/Computer, andConstruction Technology. The selection of theconcentration is normally based upon individual studentinterests, skills and career goals with input and guidanceby a faculty advisor. The technology core of the

MFE 4897. Undergraduate Research (II; 1-3) — Researchperformed by an individual student or a small team of students.It is the responsibility of the student to identify an appropriatefaculty research advisor willing to supervise the work. Theresearch topic, work plan and number of credit hours are tobe determined in advance by mutual agreement between thestudent and research advisor. A formal written final report isrequired. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing and approvalof the department chair.

curriculum builds upon a foundation of trigonometryand includes components of metals technology andmachining principles, occupational safety and health,computer-numerical-controlled (CNC) machining,computer-aided-design and computer aided man-ufacturing (CAD/CAM); electrical circuits, digitalelectronics, microprocessor and programmable logiccontrollers (PLC), and statistical analysis. Throughoutthe program, a heavy emphasis is placed upon“hands-on” laboratory experience and practicalapplications of the theory gained in the classroomlecture sessions.

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION EXPERIENCESA student majoring in Industrial Technology may

participate in the Cooperative Education program. AllIndustrial Technology majors are encouraged to takepart in the Cooperative Education Program, which offersstudents an opportunity to integrate classroom theorywith planned periods of practical “real world” workassignments. Each student may spend one to twosemesters of his/her academic program working in anapproved position. A total of 24 credit hours can beapplied towards graduation and is included in thestudent’s transcript under “Earned Hours.”

DEGREE REQUIREMENTSA total of 128 semester hours are required for the BS

degree in Industrial Technology with a concentrationin Manufacturing Management or ComputerTechnology.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS(42-46 hours): SEE University General EducationRequirements.

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMREQUIREMENTS

Manufacturing Mangement Option: (78 Cr. Hrs.)— ACC 2201; BUS 1100, 1500, 2353, 2343, 3201,4785; INT 1110, 1210, 2310, 2320, 2410, 2420, 3510,3530, 3540, 3550, 3610, 3620, 4710, 4730, 4795, 4895;MFE 1110; MGT 4441; MTH 2001, 2510. TechnicalElectives of (6 Cr. Hrs.) is required

Computer Technology Option: (82 Cr. Hrs.) —ACC 2201; BUS 1100, 1500, 3201, 3343; CPS 1191,2215, 2236, 3316, 3320, 3325; INT 1110, 1210, 2310,2410, 2420, 2430, 3520, 3540, 3630, 4720, 4795, 4895;MGT 4441; MKT 3395. Technical Electives of (3 Cr.Hrs.) is required. Technical Electives can be selectedfrom the following: Business, Industrial Technology,

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Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Water ResourceManagement, and Computer Science. General Electivesdepending on selected concentrations — electives canbe freely selected to match student interests or careergoals.

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGYINT 1110. Engineering Print Reading (I; 4) — Preparesthe student to read, understand and use blueprints withconfidence; provides instruction in basic definitions, symbols,rules and concepts of GD&T as they relate to work holding,assemblies, tolerance zones, limits of size, datums, target, andfeature control frame; reviews 13 basic geometriccharacteristics (flatness, straightness, circularity, cylindricity,profile of a line and surface, perpendicularity, angularity,parallelism, position, concentricity, and circular and totalrunout) and their associated symbolism as defined in ANSIY14.5M for the achievement of five basis controls includingform control tolerances, profile control tolerance, orientationtolerances, location tolerances and runout tolerances and theircombination; and reviews material condition modifiers andsymbols and their effect on tolerances, screw thread, gear andspline specifications. Three lectures and two laboratory/groupproject periods per week.INT 1210. Engineering Computer Graphics (I, II; 3) —Graphics and modeling fundamentals for engineering design:multiview projections, auxiliary views, GD&T, computermodeling of solid geometry, generation of engineeringdrawings, and assemblies. Introduction to reverse engineering,computer-aided design, and manufacturing. Individual andteam projects will be used to explore application of the designprocess and problem solving. One lecture and four laboratoryperiods per week.INT 2310. Circuit Analysis (I; 4) — Basic circuit andtroubleshooting techniques for AC and DC circuits withemphasis on industrial applications. Topics include theconcepts of resistance, inductance, capacitance, impedance,nodal and loop analysis, network theorem, RL, RC, and RCLtransient and steady state analyses, and applications ofoperational amplifiers. Conventional and computer analysistechniques are utilized. Complex frequency, complex power,resonance, and polyphase systems are also discussed. Threelectures and two laboratory periods per week. Prerequisite:MTH 2501.INT 2320. Advanced 3-D Modeling (I; 3) — Designed toprovide advanced CAD users with in-depth knowledge andrequired skills as related to constructing and integrating 3-Dsolid modeling and surface generation to part models,assembly, and animation. Commercial CAD modelingpackages will used. One lecture and four laboratory periodsper week. Prerequisite: INT 1210.INT 2330. Construction Technology I (I; 3) — Covers basicknowledge and skills of the residential construction industry.Emphasis is placed on theory and application of constructiontechniques and local, regional, and state laws. OSHA rulesand regulations will also be introduced. Two lectures and twolaboratory periods per week.

INT 2340. Architectural Drawing (I; 3) — Covers basicresidential planning, light construction principles, workingdrawings of residential homes, architectural details,mechanical and electrical systems, and writing specifications.One lecture and four laboratory periods per week. Prerequisite:INT 1210.INT 2410. Industrial Safety and Health (II; 3) — Coversissues and problems commonly associated with OSHA in thework place. Work place settings considered will bemanufacturing, industrial, or office. The impact of human andergonomic factors on safety design will be explored. Safetyrules and regulations, management responsibilities, and rolesof safety and health personnel will be considered as part of anintegrated safety management system. Three lectures per week.INT 2420. Industrial Instrumentation and Process Control(II; 3) — A study of industrial control systems as applied toprocess control and positioning systems. Application oftransducers in mechanical, fluid, and electrical measurements.Study of transducers, recorders, indicators, controllers, andstatistical analysis of data. Control topics include theapplication of sensors, actuators and servo controllers inindustrial processes.Two lectures and two laboratory periodsper week. Prerequisite: INT 2310.INT 2430. Electronic Devices and Circuits (II; 3) — Astudy of transistor and analog integrated circuit-based analysisand design. Topics include concepts of semiconductors, BJT,FET, CMOS based circuits, and applications of commerciallyavailable analog integrated circuits. Digital circuits areintroduced. Two lectures and two laboratory periods per week.Prerequisite: INT 2310.INT 2440. Construction Technology II (II; 3) — Coverscommercial and public works construction projects. Emphasiswill be placed on construction techniques used for commercialbuildings, road construction, bridge construction, andwaterways. Specifications and project planning will also becovered. Two lectures and two laboratory periods per week.Prerequisite: INT 2330.INT 2450. Seminar in Commercial Construction (II; 3)— Covers individual investigations into present and futuretrends as related to commercial construction projects. Guestlecturers including engineers, project managers, andcontractors will discuss present and future trends based ontheir mutliple years of experience. Some site visits will berequired. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: INT 2330.INT 3510. Materials and Machine Processes (I; 3) —Covers identification of metals, characteristics, and workingqualities of common industrial materials along with theprecision measurement, machine tools and metal workingprocesses which include turning, drilling, milling and grinding.Two lectures and two laboratory periods per week.Prerequisite: INT 1110.INT 3520. Digital Systems (I; 3) — An introductory courseon the basic tools for the analysis and troubleshooting ofcombinational and sequential logic as employed in digitalcomputers and control systems. Topics include numbersystems, Boolean algebra, logic gates, combinational logicelements and circuits, programmable logic devices, andsynchronous sequential circuits. Two lectures and two

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laboratory periods per week. Prerequisite: INT 2430.INT 3530. Experimental Design and Quality Control (SPS/DOE) (I; 3) — Involves Statistical Quality Design and controlmethods. Emphasis will be placed on how various types ofcharts are used in industry to control part quality and variousmanufacturing processes. The course also introducesfundamentals for designing experiments and making statisticalinferences with emphasis on manufacturing applications. Twolectures and two laboratory periods per week. Prerequisite:MTH 2001.INT 3540. Programmable Logic Controllers (I; 3) —Introduction to the installation and application ofprogrammable logic controllers in industry. Topics includeladder logic, input-outputs, timers and interrupts, sequencingand programming, and installation and interfacing techniques.Two lectures and two laboratory periods per week.Prerequisites: INT 2310 and INT 2420.INT 3550. Applied Mechanics and Strength of Materials(I; 3) — Concepts of stress, strain, internal forces, andelementary structural analysis. Review concepts of statics andcoplanar force systems. Study of stresses due to axial, torsionaland bending loads. Analysis of combined loading effects usingMohr’s stress circle. Introduction to experimental stressanalysis by means of photoelastic techniques to demonstratestresses due to axial loading, pure bending and combined loadcases. Study of mechanical properties of engineering materials,allowable stresses, and the factor of safety. Two lectures andtwo laboratory periods per week. Prerequisite: MTH 2501.INT 3560. Electrical Wiring and Distribution (I; 3) —Emphasizes basic residential wiring systems based on NEC(National Electrical Code) for wiring, lighting, generators,transformers, distribution systems, and OSHA safetyregulations. Two lectures and two laboratory periods per week.Prerequiste: INT 2440.INT 3610. Plastics Technology (II; 3) — This courseinvolves the study of plastics materials and manufacturingprocesses, including coverage of thermosetting andthermoforming material properties and applications. Emphasisis placed on common industrial processes including injectionmolding, extrusion, blow molding, and thermoforming. Twolectures and two laboratory periods per week. Prerequisite:MFE 1110.INT 3620. Computer Numerical Control (II; 3) — Coversmanual programming as well as CAM programming for bothCNC mills and lathes. Emphasis is placed on understandingstandard G-codes, controllers, tool selection, tool lengthoffsets, cutter diameter compensations, canned cycles andfixturing. Projects will make extensive use of laboratoryfacilities. One lecture and four laboratory periods per week.Prerequisite: INT 3510.INT 3630. Microprocessors (II; 3) — Introduction to theapplications and development of software and hardware foreffective use in interfacing to microprocessor-based systems.Software topics include software architecture, softwaredevelopment tools, and assembly language programming.Hardware topics include memory, input/output portsinterfacing, clock generation and timing. Two lectures andtwo laboratory periods per week. Prerequisite: INT 3520.

INT 3640. Cost Estimating (II; 3) — Covers cost estimatingmethods for residential construction. Detailed material andlabor takeoff methods will be covered, along with contractoroverhead costs, wage withholding, payroll deductions, taxes,and bond requirements. Site visits will be part of courserequirements. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: INT 2440.INT 3650. Surveying (II; 3) — This course covers thefundamental use of laser levels, transits, and GIS systems.Emphasis is placed on linear measurements, angularmeasurements, extending straight lines, profile leveling, andthe keeping of suryeyor’s data and notes. Two lectures andtwo laboratory periods per week. Prerequisite: INT 2440.INT 4710. Manufacturing Processes (I; 3) — This coursecovers heat treating, properties of materials, forming andjoining, and casting, as well as emphasing measuring devicesand fixturing. Numerous outside assignments and field tripswill be required. Two lectures and two laboratory periods perweek. Prerequisites: INT 3620.INT 4720. Communication Systems (I; 3) — A study ofmodulation techniques for transmission of electromagneticenergy. Topics include modulation and demodulationtechniques, transmitters and receivers, and applications intelecommunication systems. Two lectures and two laboratoryperiods per week. Prerequisite: INT 3630.INT 4730. CAD/CAM/CAE (I; 3) — A study of integrating3-D CAD/CAM/CAE into designing, planning, andmanufacturing. 3-D parts will be created and then analyzedusing FEA software for computation of stress and strain ofcomponents under different loadings. Using FEA tools, thepart design will be evaluated, modified or optimized. Afterfinalizing the part design, parts will be sent to CAM packagesfor programming and manufacturing using CNC machines.Two lectures and two laboratory periods per week.Prerequisite: INT 3620.INT 4740. Plant Layout and Material Handling (I; 3) —Provides students with a broad understanding of the issuesinvolved in layout planning and design and the materialoperation factors in an industrial production system. Topicsinclude plant location, site planning, techniques for layout ofplants and their optimization, plant rate determination, processdesign, equipment selection, auxiliary storage facilities, plantassembly line balancing, materials handling principles andequipment, and the impact of computerization on practice. Acourse design project pooling all the information presented inclass will be provided. Field trip to a material handlingorganization is required. Two lectures and two laboratory/recitation periods per week. Prerequisite: INT 1210.INT 4795. Senior Design Capstone I (I; 2) — A compilationof all previous course work, and strongly emphasizes a teamwork environment. It includes extensive use of CAD/CAM/CAE packages to arrive at a design methodolgy for productdesign. Technical reports and presentations of all work arerequired. One lecture and two laboratory periods per week.Prerequisite: Senior standing.INT 4810. Machine Design (II; 3) — Covers thefundamentals of design of mechanical components andsystems as used in diverse industrial applications. Introductionto design concepts, design safety and ethics, design forstrength, and design for rigidity as applied to components of

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machines and mechanical systems. Examples of componentsinclude shafts, beams, bearings, springs, gears, belt drives,couplings and brakes. A design project will be assigned tostudents to apply the concepts and knowledge learnedthroughout the course. Two lectures and two laboratory periodsper week. Prerequisite: INT 3550.

INT 4895. Senior Design Capstone II (II; 2) — Acontinuation of INT 4795. Emphasis is placed on IndustrialPartners design and testing requirements to be determined atthe start of each course. Technical reports and presentationsof all work will be required. One lecture and two laboratoryperiods per week. Prerequisite: INT 4795.

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Department ofWater ResourcesManagementDr. Subramania I. Sritharan P.E., ChairC.J. McLin - Room 111(937) 376-6212Faculty - Professors: Dr. Subramania I. Sritharan, Dr.Samuel A. Okunade, Dr. Sam L. Laki; AssociateProfessor: Dr. KrishnaKumar Nedunuri; AssistantProfessor: Dr. Richard A. Beck

The Department of Water Resources Managementis in the C.J. McLin International Center for WaterResources Management and offers programs in waterresources management, earth science and geology. Inaddition to its primary role of offering baccalaureateprograms, the department also offers advanced shortcourses for practicing professionals in the field of waterresources management. The department engages inresearch and in outreach activities to attract high schoolstudents to pursue higher education in these fields.

The programs in the Department lead to Bachelorof Science in Water Resources Management, EarthScience and Geology. They are structured to provideflexibility to students within the scope of each field topursue different areas of emphasis. Internship is arequirement in water resources management and is alsorecommended for earth science and geology.

All majors in the department must fulfill theUniversity General Education Requirements and thespecific requirements of the program in which thestudent is enrolled. All majors are required to pass theProficiency Examination in English and thecomprehensive senior project course in the respectivediscipline. Students are responsible for knowing andadhering to published schedules for the administrationof the above tests and for applying for graduation.

WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENTThe Bachelor of Science program in Water Resources

Management has been designed to educate the studentsin the technical, social, political and economic aspectsof the field and their inter-relationships. The objectiveof the program is to provide students with educationalskills and background necessary for water resourcesmanagement career positions in private industry,government, and in non-governmental organizations.Water resources management is intertwined with theenvironmental field and the curriculum offers courses

that would enable students to gain background in thisfield as well.

Water is essential to life and to the economicwell-being of all people. Quality of life depends onreliable supply of high quality water, treatment of usedwater and control of pollution of surface waters andaquifers. Extreme events of floods and droughts canresult in destruction of life and property. As populationexpands and pressure on development increases, theneed for water resources management professionals isfelt at the state, national and international levels. Theprogram was implemented in response to this criticalneed and with the realization of the need to preparewater resources professionals who have an under-standing of all phases of water resources management.These professionals will be able to identify the mosteffective solutions to water resources managementproblems which will involve technical and equallyimportant non-technical aspects. The curriculumemphasizes environmental subjects such as soil andwater conservation, water chemistry, streams and lakesand soil and water pollution. Many graduates of theprogram have progressed further by obtaining graduatedegrees in specialized fields such as public worksmanagement and water resources/environmentalengineering.

The program, while retaining the interdisciplinaryaspect of water resources management (WRM) offersa scope for students to emphasize an aspect of theirchoice in the field. Currently, four different Groups ofEmphasis Areas - Engineering (Group A),Environmental (Group B), Socio Economic andManagerial (Group C), and Computer Applications(Group D) are available for Water Resources majors.The general curriculum requires 49 credit hours ofclasses in WRM and a minimum of 3 credit hours ofinternship is Water Resources Management, which istypically taken during summer. Credit hourrequirements for each emphasis area vary and maycompare with requirements in the areas of engineeringand scientific disciplines on campus.

Two options are available for those studentsinterested in pursuing a minor in related fields. A minorin Water Resources Management is designed forstudents from other areas who desire knowledge in thefield as it pertains to their major. In collaboration withBiology and Chemistry areas of the Department ofNatural Sciences, Water Resources Management alsooffers an interdisciplinary minor in EnvironmentalScience. This minor will be particularly helpful tostudents in biology, chemistry and water resources

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management seeking a career in environmental fields.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTSBachelor of Science - Water Resources Management

All General Education Requirements (see ACADEMICPROGRAM) and the following Major Requirements:WRM 2200, 3305, 3308, 3309, 3310, 3311, 3320, 3325,3330, 3335, 3340, 4415, 4430, 4440, 4495 (total of 43credit hours), WRM 4596 (Internship - 3 credit hours);electives from WRM (a minimum of 8 credit hours);and course work from related areas (46 credit hours):BIO 1801, 2650 (8 credit hours); CHM 1201, 1202 (8credit hours); GEL 1110, 2205 (6 credit hours); PHY2211-2212, 2213-2214 (10 credit hours); MTH 2001,2501, 2502, 2503 (14 credit hours). Students must earna grade of “C” or better in their WRM courses.

Suggested courses of areas of special emphasisfrom one of the groups listed below:

Emphasis Group A - Engineering - AdditionalElectives — WRM (6 credit hours); MTH 3002, 3110(6 credit hours); MFE 1210, 2310, 2420, 3530 (12 credithours).

Emphasis Group B - Environmental — WRM 4440(4 credit hours); CHM 2200, 2401, 2402, 4200 (16credit hours); BIO 2050, 2850, 3500 (8 credit hours).

Emphasis Group C - Socio-Economic andManagerial — WRM 3302, 3306, 3312, 4406 (12 credithours); ACC 2240 (3 credit hours); BUS 1100 (3 credithours); BUS 2343, 4785 (7 credit hours); FIN 3335,3336 (6 credit hours).

Emphasis Group D - Computer Applications —WRM 3370, 4401, 4470 ( 9 credit hours); MTH 3020,3110 (6 credit hours); CPS 1191, 1192, (8 credit hours);INT 1210 (3 credit hours).

Minor in Water Resources Management —Coursework for the minor includes 10 credit hours ofcore courses WRM 2200, 3320, 3325, 3440 and aminimum of 9 credit hours of elective courses BIO2000, 2050, 2650, 4200; CHM 2401, 4200; GEL 2205;MTH 2001; WRM 3306, 3310 and 4435. Students areexpected to familiarize themselves with theprerequisites required for each course. A grade of “C”or better is required.

Minor in Environmental Science — Requirementsfor this minor include 17 credit hours of core coursesBIO 1500, 3500; CHM 2200; WRM 2200 and 3330(requires the prerequisite WRM 3305) and a minimumof 10 credit hours from elective courses BIO 2000,2050, 2650, 4200; CHM 2401, 4200; GEL 2205; MTH2001; WRM 3306, 3310 and 4435. Students areexpected to familiarize themselves with the

prerequisites required for each course. A grade of “C”or better is required.

WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENTWRM 2200. Introduction to Water ResourcesManagement (I, II; 3) — Introductory course in waterresources management designed to give students aninterdisciplinary view of the nature of water as a resource.Topics include the hydrologic cycle, soil ecology,hydrogeology, irrigation and crop water requirements, waterpollution and the economics of water policy.WRM 3302. Water Resources Policy (II; 3) — Anexamination of major issues in water management and thedevelopment of policies at various levels of government thatattempt to deal with those issues. Emphasis on the politicalaspects of policy development. Consideration of land usepolicy as it relates to water management issues. Prerequisite:WRM 2200.WRM 3305. Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (II; 3) —First course that deals with statics and dynamics ofincompressible fluids in general, and water in particular. Fluidproperties; principles of hydrostatics; kinematics and dynamicsof fluid flows; flow visualization; mass, momentum, andenergy conservation; Bernoulli’s principle; fluid flow in closedconduits and open channels; dimensional analysis; introductionto turbo-machinery — pumps and turbines. Laboratory workincludes demonstration of Bernoulli’s principle and Reynolds’laminar and turbulent flow concepts; estimating pipe friction;energy principles in open channel flow and steady flowformulas — Chezy and Manning’s formulas; and hydraulicbehavior of turbo machinery. Three one-hour lectures and onetwo-hour lab per week. Prerequisites: MTH 2503, PHY 2211and PHY 2212.WRM 3306. Socio-Economic Issues in Water Management(I; 3) — A review of social, economic and other factors whichinfluence the development of water management programsand the implementation of water management technologies.Problem solving in the selection and application of appropriatetechnologies given certain social and economic constraints.Prerequisites: WRM 2200 or permission of the instructor.WRM 3308. Water and Environmental Law (II; 3) — Acase-by-case study of state and federal legislation relative towater use. Topics include federal laws relating to water andenvironment, and land use legislation as it impacts themanagement of water resources and environment.Prerequisites: WRM 2200 or permission of the instructor.WRM 3309. Water Chemistry (I; 3) — This is an appliedcourse in chemistry dealing with chemical reactions in waterand chemical equilibrium speciation studies. Topics includeaqueous speciation, precipitation-dissolution, oxidation-reduction in both natural and impaired aqueous environments,rate laws and kinetics of aquatic reactions of environmentalimportance, hardness removal, acid mine drainage, anddisinfection. Laboratory experiments include estimation oftotal metals using the atomic absorption spectrometer, andorganics using HPLC and the gas chromatograph/massspectrometer with EPA approved methods. Estimation of pH,dissolved oxygen, and conductivity. Colorimetric methods forestimation of chloride, nitrite, and nitrates in water. Use of a

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water chemistry model, MINTEQA2, to estimate speciesconcentrations given the total metal, pH, and redox conditions.Three one-hour lectures and one two-hour lab per week.Prerequisites: WRM 2200, MTH 2503 and CHM 1202.WRM 3310. Streams and Lakes (II; 3) — Introduction tothe physical, chemical and biological ecology of streams andlakes. Emphasis on the structure and functions of naturalecosystems and man’s impact on the natural environment.Field laboratory experience includes the use of nets, seines,traps and chemical and electronic monitoring equipment andthe analysis of ecological data. Three one-hour lectures andone two-hour lab per week. Prerequisites: BIO 2650, WRM2200 and WRM 3309 or permission of the instructor.WRM 3311. Water Resources Economics (I; 3) —Principles of economics as applied to water supply and theregulation of water quality including costbenefit analysis,pricing, discounting, spillover effects, economic incentives,etc. Prerequisites: ECO 2210 and WRM 2200.WRM 3312. World Water Resources (II; 3) — A surveyof world water resources by geographical area. An examinationof the relationship of the availability of water resources to thepolitical and economic stability of regions and nations.Prerequisite: WRM 2200.WRM 3320. Hydrology (I; 3) — Physical hydrology,including phases of the hydrologic cycle, evaporation,precipitation, infiltration and runoff. Topics include physicaland empirical models of evaporation from water bodies;evapotranspiration models; precipitation measurement andassessment of temporal and spatial variability; infiltrationtheory and modeling; rainfall runoff correlation in watersheds;overland flow; hydrographs and flow routing; empiricalmodels of rainfall runoff correlation; and statistical hydrologyconcepts and their application in resource use and in flood/drought situations. Three one-hour lectures and one two-hourlab per week. Prerequisites: WRM 2200, 3305; MTH 2001.WRM 3325 - Groundwater Hydraulics (II; 3) — Study ofaquifers and their characteristics, including porosity, specificyield and specific retention, permeability and transmissivity,Darcy’s law and fluid continuum in soils; steady flow throughconfined/unconfined/artesian aquifers with and withoutrecharge; hydraulics of wells in confined and unconfinedaquifers; design of wells; estimating groundwatercharacteristics using pumping data; groundwatercontamination including site assessment, geologic study,plume delineation, and remedial action; introduction togroundwater flow models using MODFLOW; and well-headprotection. Three one-hour lectures and one two-hour lab perweek. Prerequisites: WRM 3320.WRM 3330. Soil and Water Conservation (II; 3) —Assessing soil moisture regimes in agricultural fields includingrainfall, infiltration, evaporation, evapotranspiration andrunoff; water conservation practices; soil erosion due torainfall, its effect on agricultural productivity and waterquality; estimating soil loss from agricultural lands usingAgriculture Research Service (ARS-USDA) models andUniversal Soil Loss Equation (USLE) and its revisions;practices to mitigate soil erosion; design of grassed waterways,terraces and conservation structures; estimation of winderosion and its mitigation using ARS-USDA models; and anexamination of the federal, state and local organizations which

carry out soil and water conservation programs. Fieldexperience includes on-site observation of soil and waterconservation practices. Three one-hour lectures and onetwo-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: WRM 3325 or permissionof the instructor.WRM 3335. Irrigation and Drainage (I; 3) — A first coursein the study of irrigation and drainage practices. Topics includesoil structure, soil moisture processes and infiltration;evapotranspiration processes and their applications inirrigation and drainage; models for evapotranspiration andintroduction to irrigation scheduling; irrigation and drainagepractices in various parts of the world; introduction to on-farmand main systems in large scale irrigation projects; watercontrol and distribution in large scale systems; sprinklerirrigation for non-agricultural purposes; and the on-siteobservation of irrigation and drainage systems in the area.Prerequisite: WRM 3325 or permission of the instructor.WRM 3340. Hydrometry (II; 2) — Techniques for themeasurement of water in the atmosphere, and surface andsub-surface media; soil moisture estimation and humiditymeasurement; rainfall measurement using recording gages andremote sensing techniques; discharge measurement inconstructed systems including weirs and flumes; stream flowmeasurement using current meters, electro-magnetic andacoustic instrumentation; aquifer parameters estimation usingdrawdown tests; accuracy of and errors in measurement; andassurance and control of quality of water data. One one-hourlecture and one two-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: WRM3325.WRM 3370. Introduction to Geographic InformationSystems (I; 3) — Topics of instruction include analyses ofselected, spatially distributed information of natural resourcesand other societal parameters; nature, characteristics,specification, types, acquisition, processing, organization, andmanagement of spatial or geographic data; and application ofthe basic functional and analytical capabilities of GI systemsusing raster methods and vector methods. The course willinclude practical instruction on commonly used geographicinformation software. Prerequisite: CPS 1110 or BUS 1500.WRM 4401. Water Model Applications (I; 3) — An appliedcourse in the various water quality and water quantity modelsused in the water industry. Areas covered include hydrology,hydraulics, groundwater, and water quality, with emphasison problem-solving under real world conditions. Modelsconsidered include HEC-HMS and RAS, GMS, QUAL2EU,EPANET, and WMS. Prerequisite: WRM 3325.WRM 4402. Urban Water Problems (II; 3) — Anexamination of water problems faced by urban America andsolutions to those problems. Topics include wastewatertreatment, the supply of quality drinking water, storm watermanagement, flood protection, water for recreation, urbanfishing, economic development, infrastructure requirementsas pertaining to urban areas and integrated management, waterinfrastructure rehabilitation assessment, causative water, andenvironmental factors on health. Prerequisites: WRM 3306.WRM 4403. Water Transportation Systems (II; 3) — Asurvey of water transportation principles and projects includingdeep and shallow draft ports, small boat harbors, locks anddams, and river control structures. The economic, physical

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and political aspects of transportation systems are emphasized.Prerequisites: WRM 3306 and 3320.WRM 4404. Water Resources for Recreation (II; 3) — Astudy of the use of water for recreational purposes. Conceptsof leisure play and recreation are defined and related torecreation behaviors which are dependent upon water. Social,political, economic and environmental policies affecting therecreational use of water are reviewed and discussed.Prerequisite: WRM 3306.WRM 4406. Agricultural Development in Africa (I; 3) —The role of agriculture in the economic development of Africais studied. The course examines theories of agricultural growthand agriculture policy issues, with extensive use of casestudies. Emphasis will be placed on the use of economic theoryand its application to specific problems in the field ofagriculture. Prerequisites: WRM 2200.WRM 4415. Water Supply (I; 3) — The course will focuson the design and operation of water supply facilities. Topicsinclude collection, treatment, and distribution; U.S.E.P.A.regulations on water quality; water quality standards; the CleanWater Act; water abstraction systems; the theory and designof physical and chemical treatment systems, includingscreening, sedimentation, coagulation, filtration, softening anddisinfection; water distribution including friction losscomputation using Darcy-Weisbach, Hazen-Williams andManning equations; solutions to pipe network problems usingthe Hardy-Cross method; and use of computer models for thehydraulic design of pipe networks. Laboratory experimentsinclude jar testing for coagulants and an analysis oftrihalomethanes. The course includes one additional contacthour for laboratory work and design calculations, and a fieldtrip to a local water treatment plant. Prerequisites: WRM 3305and 3309 or permission of the instructor.WRM 4420. Irrigation System Design (II; 3) — An appliedcourse in the design of on-farm irrigation systems. Topicsinclude advanced evapotranspiration modeling and irrigationscheduling; design and operational principles of surface,sprinkler and drip irrigation systems; water losses in irrigationsystems and the definitions of various efficiencies associatedwith on-farm and main irrigation systems; hydraulic structuresassociated with distribution of water systems. on-farmapplication equipment selection and maintenance; irrigationsystem performance and irrigation water management impacton design; and an introduction to irrigation water quality. Thecourse includes field visits to sprinkler irrigation systems inthe area. Prerequisites: WRM 3335 or permission of theinstructor.WRM 4425. Agricultural Drainage Systems Design (II;3) — An applied course in the design, construction andmaintenance of drainage systems for agricultural fields. Topicsinclude surface drainage system layout and design; the designof hydraulic structures associated with surface drainagesystems including chutes, drops, outlet structures and culverts;surface drainage systems in irrigated areas; sub-surface systemdesign principles; steady state and unsteady state theories oftile drainage; an introduction to analysis of oxygen transportin root zones and the effect of submergence; salt balance andwater quality issues in subsurface drainage; system layout,construction materials and methods; design of structures

associated with subsurface drainage systems; and the costrecovery of drainage systems and maintenance issues. Thecourse includes field visits to drainage systems in the area.Prerequisites: WRM 3309, 3320 and 3335.WRM 4430. Wastewater Treatment Systems (II; 3) — Aprocess design approach to studying wastewater treatmentsystems. Topics include the quantity and quality of wastewaterflows; sewer system design and maintenance; the fundamentalsof reactor design with illustrations from wastewater treatmentsystems; the theory and design of key unit operations inwastewater treatment plants. primary treatment processesincluding grit settling chambers and Parshall flume design;mechanically agitated screens, primary clarifier and the odorcontrol unit; secondary treatment including suspended growthsystems and activated sludge with various configurations offeed and oxygen introduction, and oxidation ditch; attachedgrowth systems including the theory of Biofilms, the designof trickling filters and rotating biological contactors; and solidshandling including sludge digester theory and design, sludgeloading and dewatering, digester gas and cogeneration. Thecourse includes a field trip to a wastewater treatment plant.Laboratory experiments include wastewater characterizationand disinfection bi-products identification using gaschromatograph/mass spectrophotometer. One additionalcontact hour is required for the lab. Prerequisites: BIO 2650,WRM 3309 and 4415 or permission of the instructor.WRM 4435. Soil and Water Pollution Control (II; 3) —An advanced course in the physical and chemicalcharacteristics, fate and transport of pollutants in soil andwater. Topics include thermodynamic properties of organicand inorganic pollutants in soil and water; equilibriumpartitioning of pollutants in the environment; air-to-waterpartitioning using Henry’s Law; vapor-pure liquid partitioningusing Raoult’s Law; soil-water partitioning using Freundlich,Langmuir and BET sorption isotherms; modeling the fate andtransport of pollutants in soil and water; non-aqueous phaseliquids; the use of 1-D groundwater models such as CXTFIT;groundwater contamination using CHEMFLO andMODFLOW; an overview of remedial technologies includingdiscussion of engineering controls such as pump and treatand soil washing; biological treatments such as bioremediationand phytoremediation; and case study on non-point sourcepollution. Prerequisites: WRM 3309 and 3325.WRM 4440. Water Professionals Seminar (I, II; 1) —Discussions led by working professionals in the field of waterresources management on selected topics in the field. Designedto expose students to a wide range of practitioners and issues.WRM 4470. Applied Remote Sensing (II; 3) — Studentswill learn about various instrument systems attached to aircraftand satellites that collect environmental data. Topics includepractical instruction on how the remotely acquired data setsare processed and interpreted using appropriate software;interpretation of multi-spectral scanners, RADAR and thermalimagery data; data analysis for detection of changes; imageinterpretation; and study of spectral characteristics ofvegetation, soils, water, minerals, and other materials. Casestudies will be presented for the different types of application.Pre-requisites: MTH 2503, CPS 1110 or BUS 1500 and PHY2211 or permission of the instructor.

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EARTH SCIENCEESC 1101. World Geography: Western Hemisphere (I; 3)— A geographic survey of the western hemisphere to acquaintnon-majors with cultural and geopolitical facts and principlesthat will assist them in interpreting contemporary events.ESC 1103. World Geography: Eastern Hemisphere (II;3) — A geographic survey of the eastern hemisphere toacquaint non-majors with cultural and geopolitical facts andprinciples that will assist them in interpreting contemporaryevents in Africa, Asia and Oceania.ESC 1110. Fundamentals of Geography (I, II; 4) — Thecourse gives students an understanding and appreciation ofthe earth as the home of man, and studies the rudiments of thephysical and cultural environment and the cognate andcoordinating character of geography among the social sciences.This course serves as a point of departure for future studies ingeography.ESC 2202. Economic Geography (II - even years; 3) — Astudy of the geographic environment as related to the economicactivities and pursuits of mankind. The major economicactivities of man as well as the resource patterns of the earthare studied.ESC 2203. Geography of Latin America (II - odd years;3) — A study of the geographic factors, physical and cultural,that are basic to an understanding of the historical andcontemporary development of Mexico and the countries ofCentral America, the West Indies, and South America.ESC 2204. The Geography of Anglo-America (I - evenyears; 3) — A regional study of the U.S., Canada and U.S.territories which emphasizes analysis of the geographicenvironment and its impact on the socioeconomic developmentof regions.ESC 3302. The Geography of Asia (II - odd years; 3) — Aregional study of the Near, Middle and Far East. Emphasis isplaced upon the interpretation of the environmental elementsof the continent, and their relevance to the socioeconomicand geopolitical aspects of the continent.ESC 3313. Weather and Climate (II; 3) — Designed togive some understanding of the elements and control ofclimate, climatic phenomena, climatic types, and thecharacteristics of the major types and classifications ofclimates as they are found on the continents. Dailyobservations will be made by the student in the laboratoryand a log will be kept.ESC 3323. The Geography of Europe (II - even years; 3)— A regional study of Europe with an emphasis on the analysisof the geographic environment of Northern, Western, Southernand Eastern Europe and its impact on the socio-economic andgeopolitical aspects of the continents.WRM/GEL/ESC 3370. Introduction to GeographicInformation System (I; 3) — Cross-referenced with WRM3370 and GEL 3370.

EARTH SCIENCEThe Bachelor of Science program in earth science is

designed to give an understanding of the relationshipbetween the earth and the human environment. Theimpacts of climate and resources on the global dis-tribution of human societies are covered in thecurriculum. Students learn the importance of locale inhuman affairs in historical and in contemporaryperspectives enabling themselves to see the presentworld in context. The program is designed to makestudents aware of the physical aspects of the earth, theintricate relationship of humans with the earth and oftheir complete dependence on earth and itsenvironment. The program is ideal for students planningto seek careers as earth science teachers, urban planners,cartographers, meteorologists, industrial analysts andenvironmental specialists.

The program offers sufficient flexibility to add tocourses in earth science from other related disciplines.In addition to the University General EducationRequirements, students must take a minimum of 61credit hours in Earth Science.

Bachelor of Science - Earth Science — All GeneralEducation Requirements (see ACADEMIC PRO-GRAM ) and the following major requirements: ESC1101, 1110, 1103, 2203, 3313, 2202, 2204, 4414, 4411(total of 29 credit hours); electives from Earth Sciencefrom the following; ESC 3323, 3302, 4404, 4405, 4406,4413 (12 credit hours); ESC 3370, 4470, 4495 (8 cr.hr.) Electives from Related Areas (33 credit hours or

WRM 4495. Senior Project in Water ResourcesManagement (III; 2) — This course is designed forgraduating seniors to integrate the knowledge they have gainedin all WRM courses, and apply that knowledge to a topic ofinterest in the field. Depending on their interest, students willbe required to work on a variety of projects such as designinga typical water system, recommending improvements in theoperation of a water system, and conducting reviews andcritiques of water planning studies of cities, states and nationswith reference to technical, policy, economic and legal issues.Students may be required to obtain information from state,local and other agencies related to their project studies.Students will be expected to submit a final report and an oralpresentation to the Water Professionals class. Prerequisite:Senior standing.WRM 4497. Special Problems in Water ResourcesManagement (I, II; 3) — Individual study in advanced waterresources management research. Open only to juniors andseniors. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.WRM 4596. Internship (I, II, III; 3) — On-the-job trainingin agencies and/or companies engaged in activities related towater resources management. Not open to students who haveparticipated in the co-op program.

more). NOTE: ESC courses will not count as part ofGeneral Education Requirements. Students must earna grade of “C” or better in ESC course.

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ESC 4404. Conservation of World Natural Resources (I -odd years; 3) — Economic and geographical appraisal ofresource conservation in the world. Geography of reserves,production, and the uses of the world’s metallic andnon-metallic minerals. Prerequisites: ESC 1110 and 2202, or10 hours of social science or permission of the instructor.ESC 4405. World Political Geography (II - odd years; 3)— The geographical character of the nation-state. The relationof geopolitics to political geography. Prerequisites: ESC 1110and 2202, or permission of the instructor.ESC 4406. World Cultural Geography (I - even years; 3)— A study of the geographic occupation, settlement anddevelopment of selected regions of the world.ESC 4411. Urban Geography (I - odd years; 3) — Originand growth of cities. Structure and function of urban centers,their area expansion, and trade interrelationships; exampleswill be studied in relation to city planning. Prerequisites: Junioror senior standing, ESC 1110 and 2202.ESC 4413. Geography of Russia and the Commonwealth(II - even years; 3) — The study of the major Soviet regions.The resource base in relation to the economic and politicalstructures or aspects in the Soviet regions. Prerequisites: Junioror senior standing, or ESC 1110 and 2202.ESC 4414. Geography of Africa and Its problems (I - evenyears; 4) — A regional study of the many geographies ofAfrica, its environments, the development of its culture andeconomic life, and its problems; analysis of western andIslamic impact on the creation and development of geographicregions. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing, or ESC 1110and 2202.ESC 4415. The Political Geography of Africa (II - oddyears; 3) — A survey of the geographic factors in thesettlement, formation, structure and intraAfrican relations ofAfrican States. The relation of geopolitics to Africa’s politicalgeography.ESC 4450. Special Problems in Geography (I, III, III; 3)— Individual research in the area of the student’s interest.Prerequisites: Senior major or minor and permission of theinstructor.WRM/GEL/ESC 4470. Applied Remote Sensing (0; 3) —Cross-referenced with WRM 4470 and GEL 4470.ESC 4495. Senior Project in Earth Science (On demand;3) — This course is designed for graduating seniors to integratethe knowledge they gained in all Earth Science courses andapply it to a topic of interest in a field application project.Students will be required to choose a topic from a variety ofprojects pertaining to the field of Earth Science. Prerequisite:Senior standing in the major field.

GEOLOGYThe Bachelor of Science program in geology is

designed to give an understanding of the physicalaspects of the earth and is intimately related to a numberof other disciplines such as water resources manage-ment and biology. The course of study covers all thebasic aspects of geology such as the formation of the

earth, the oceanic environs, fossils and minerals. Theprogram is ideal for students planning to seek jobsrelated to geology in petroleum industry, state andfederal natural resources agencies, environmentalcompanies and agencies and to cartography.

The program offers a scope for students sufficientflexibility to add to their courses in geology from otherrelated disciplines. In addition to the University GeneralEducation Requirements, students must take a minimumof 36 credit hours in Geology.

Bachelor of Science - Geology — All General Edu-cation Requirements (see ACADEMIC PROGRAM )and the following major requirements: GEL 1101, 1105,1110, 2205, 3311, 3321, 4401, 4421, 4435, 4450 (totalof 36 credit hours); requirements from related areas (41credit hours) from the following; ESC 2202, 2204, 3313(9 credit hours); WRM 2200, 3320, 3325, 3330, 2503,2000 (12 credit hours); MTH 2501, 2502 (4 credithours); GEL 3370, 4470 (6 credit hours); electives fromrelated areas (20 credit hours or more). NOTE: GELcourses will not count as part of General EducationRequirements. Students must earn a grade of “C” orbetter in each of the GEL courses.

GEOLOGYGEL 1101. Physical Geology (I; 4) — The origin of theearth, the solar system and the universe; the interior of theearth and its the materials. A study of the agents, includingthe atmosphere, the oceans, surface water on land and theireffects on shaping the surface of the earth. There will be oneall-day field trip. Lab is required. The laboratory includesmineral and rock identification and the interpretation oftopographic maps.GEL 1105. Historical Geology (II; 4) — The history of theearth and how geologists have learned to interpret it. The originof life and the history of organic evolution. Physiographicand tectonic changes through earth history with specialemphasis on North America. Three hours of lecture and atwo-hour laboratory per week and one all-day field trip.GEL 1110. Oceanography (I; 3) — Physiography of theocean floors. Composition and structure of the ocean crust.Field and laboratory methods in marine geology. Marinesedimentation and the hydrodynamic, chemical andbiochemical processes involved. Origin and evolution of theoceans and the ocean basins.GEL 2205. Environmental Geology (II; 3) — A study ofthe early inorganic evolution of terrestrial conditions favorableto life, the history of how life adapted to its geologic habitatand the ways in which man and his activities have affectedhuman adaptation to the geologic habitat.GEL 3305. Introduction to Geophysics (II - even years; 2)— The surface and interior of the earth; seismology anddensity distribution within the earth; gravity and isostasy; theearth’s heat flow and magnetism; geophysical exploration.GEL 3311. Paleontology (I - odd years; 4) — A detailed

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study of fossils. Special emphasis is given to morestratigraphically significant types, especially invertebrates.Three one-hour lectures and one two-hour laboratory per week.Lab is required and is part of the five-hour credit. Prerequisite:GEL 1105.GEL 3321. Mineralogy (I - even years; 4) — Description,properties, occurrences and methods of determination of themore important minerals, and an introduction to the principlesof crystallography. Lab is required and is part of the four-hourcredit. Prerequisite: GEL 1101 or permission of the instructor.WRM/GEL/ESC 3370. Introduction to GeographicInformation Systems (I; 3) — Cross-referenced with WRM3370 and ESC 3370.GEL 4401. Stratigraphy and Sedimentation (I - even years;3) — The principles of stratigraphy; correlation, faciesrelationships, fossil distribution and stratigraphic maps.Theprinciples of sedimentation; nature of sedimentary rocks; andenvironmental controls on their composition, texture anddistribution. Prerequisites: GEL 1101 and GEL 1105.GEL 4421. Petrology (II- odd years; 3) — Study of origin,formation and occurrences of igneous, sedimentary andmetamorphic rocks with particular reference to moderngeochemical investigations. Examination and description ofhand specimens and thin sections under the petrographicmicroscope. Prerequisite: GEL 3321.

GEL 4435. Mineral Deposits (II- odd years; 3) — A studyof the geology, economics and politics of mineral deposits,including their genesis, classification and description.Prerequisites: GEL 1101, 1105 and 3321 or permission of theinstructor.GEL 4450. Special Problems in Geology (I, II, III; 3) —Individual research and/or study in an advanced area ofgeology of the student’s interest, design to develop thestudent’s ability to think scientifically and prepare him/herfor graduate work. Open only to juniors and seniors.Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.WRM/GEL/ESC 4470. Applied Remote Sensing (0; 3) —Cross-referenced with WRM 4470 and ESC 4470.GEL 4495. Senior Project in Geology (II; 3) — This courseis designed for graduating seniors to integrate the knowledgethey have gained in all geology courses and apply it in a fieldapplication project related to a topic of interest within thefield. Students will be required to choose a topic from a varietyof projects pertaining to the field of geology.