ERDC Graduate Institute Summer 2013 Brochure of Courses

For Additional Information Contact Cynthia Montalbano, 601-634-4279 Or Dr. Albert Bush, 601-634-3549

Calendar: Summer Semester 2013 Ten-Week Term MSU/TAMU 1-12 April 2013 MSU Primary Pre-Registration for Summer/Fall 2013 terms. 5 June 2013 MSU: Final registration and payment of tuition and fees. 31 May 2013 TAMU Final registration and payment of tuition and fees. 3 June 2013 Classes begin for TAMU. 6 June 2013 Classes begin for MSU. 7 June 2013 Last day to drop a course (2nd class day) MSU. 10 June 2013 Last day to register or add a class (3rd class day) MSU. 4-9 July 2013 Break 19 July 2013 Last day to drop a class (28th class day) MSU. 30 July 2013 Last day to withdraw MSU.. 6 August 2013 Classes end for MSU. 8-9 August 2013 Exams for MSU. 12 August 2013 Classes end for TAMU. 13-14 August 2013 Exams for TAMU.

First Term MSU 5 June 2013 Final Registration and payment of tuition and fees. 6 June 2013 Classes begin. 6 June 2013 Last day to drop without grade. (1st class day). 7 June 2013 Last day to register or add a class (2nd class day). 25 June 2013 Last day to drop a class (14th class day). 26 June 2013 Last day to withdraw from university. 3 July 2013 Classes end. 8 July 2013 Final Exams. Second Term MSU 9 July 2013 Final Registration and payment of tuition and fees. 10 July 2013 Classes begin. 10 July 2013 Last day to drop without grade (1st class day). 11 July 2013 Last day to register or add a class (2nd class day). 29 July 2013 Last day to drop a class (14th class day). 30 July 2013 Last day to withdraw from university. 6 August 2013 Classes end. 8-9 August 2013 Final Exams.

Registration Registration for all MSU and TAMU students will be held on-line. All students must furnish a copy of their on-line registration form to the Graduate Institute, and Corps employees must furnish a copy of their approved purchase request (SF 182) to the Graduate Institute. All “classified” MSU students must obtain a RAC (Registration Access Code) from their advisor before registering for class. “Unclassified” students should contact Rita Burrell at 662-325-5923 or email her at rburrell@bagley.msstate.edu. (Please have your 9 digit MSU ID number and course number if you contact Rita Burrell and make certain that you have met your pre-requisites.) In order to ensure that classes make, registration should be completed by April 13, 2013.

Tuition and Fees MSU - $1569.00/3 semester hours ($348 tuition per hour + $150 distance learning fee per hour + $25 instructional technology fee per hour), except as noted for MBA classes. Thesis/Dissertation Research hours: $348 per semester hour. TAMU - TBD

Withdrawals and Refunds Requests to withdraw from a course must be submitted in writing to the Director, Graduate Institute. (Form is available on MSU Internet) Refunds, if applicable, will be by the university according to its policy. (Please see dates above regarding deadlines for withdrawal.)

Textbooks Books can be purchased by the student at the college’s bookstores or any retail source. MSU books can be purchase online at: http://msstate.bkstore.com/bkstore/content

Courses: Summer Semester 2013

Mississippi State University Civil Engineering CE 8433.501 Advanced Foundation (3). Instr. Dr. O. Taylor, ERDC This course covers design principles of shallow and deep foundations for structures. Different methods for calculating bearing capacity and settlement of both shallow and deep foundations under different loading conditions will be discussed. This is a continuation of CE 3433 with emphasis on unusual soil conditions and foundations. MW 1:00-3:15p.m., Building 3072, ERDC Chemical Science and Engineering CHE 8713.501 Scientific Proposal Inst/Dev (3). Instr. Dr. R. Bricka, MSU Detailed instruction in scientific research proposal preparation and review including, article and proposal reviewing, budgeting, literature searches, broader impact statements, and full proposal development and defense. MTWRF 9:00-9:50a.m., Building 3072, ERDC Computer Science and Engineering CSE 6990.501 Special Topic in CSE: Web Based Graphics and Vis (3). Instr. Dr. T. Jankun-Kelly, MSU Introduction to using graphics and visualization over the web. Overview of web-based programming, 2- and 3D graphics libraries and technologies, and web-based visualization. Prerequisites: CSE2813 or equivalent. TR 12:30-3:00p.m., Building 3072, ERDC Geosciences GG 8423.501 Earthquakes & Volcanoes (3). Dr. R. Clary, MSU A study of plate tectonic boundary interactions with an emphasis on earthquakes and volcanoes. MSU Internet GR 6303.501 Principles of GIS (2). Instr. Dr. J. Rodgers, MSU Spatial analysis and topological relationships of geographic data using Geographic Information Systems, with emphasis on GIS theory. MSU Internet

GR 6363.501 GIS Programming (2). Instr. Dr. Q. Meng, MSU Design and implementation of geo-processing scripts. Incorporation of modeling languages within geographic information systems (GIS) analysis. Seamless integration of other software programs with GIS software. MSU Internet (Tuition: $1369) GR 6473.501 Numerical Wx Prediction (3). Instr. D. J. Dyer, MSU This course provides students with an overview of the theory, processes, developments and applications of existing numerical weather prediction platforms. MSU Internet (Tuition: $1169) GR 6603.501 Climatology (3). Instr. Dr. K. Sherman-Morris, MSU Study of the elements and controls of weather and climate, distribution and characteristics of climatic regions. MSU Internet (Tuition: $1169) GR 6933.501 Dynamic Meteorology II (3). Instr. J. Dyer, MSU Quantitative analysis and consideration of atmospheric circulation including jet streams, mid-latitude cyclones, vorticity and atmospheric kinetics. MSU Internet (Tuition: $1169) GR 8553.501 Research Methods in Geo (3). Instr. Dr. A. Mercer, MSU Defining research problems, formulating hypotheses, collecting data, using analytical techniques, substantiating conclusions for geoscience topics; written and oral presentations of research projects required. MSU Internet (Tuition: $1169) GR 8573.501 Research Applied Met. Instr. Dr. A. Mercer, MSU Discussion and application of current research in applied meteorology. Individual or small group projects with research presentations. Seminar (Tuition: $1169) GR 8633.501 Climate Change (3). Instr. Dr. J. Rodgers, MSU In-depth examination of changes in earth’s climate through time. Focus is placed on causes, measurement, implications and complexity of climate change. MSU Internet (Tuition: $1169) Industrial Engineering IE6613.501 Eng Stats 1 (3). Instr. Dr. L. Strawderman, MSU Introduction to statistical analysis. Topics include: probability, probability distributions, data analysis, parameter estimation ,statistical intervals, and statistical inferences. MTWRF 8:00-9:50a.m., Building 3072, ERDC

Mechanical Engineering ME 6443.501. Mech Systems Design. (3). Instr. Dr. E. Jones, MSU Mechanical design projects involving analysis; industrial standards and considerations for safety and manufacturability; the use of computers in design and manufacturing automation (CAD/CAM). MTWRF, 9:00-9:50a.m., Bldg. 3072, ERDC Business BQA 8233.501. Quant Analysis & Bus Research. (3). Instr. Dr. W. Hill II, MSU Investigation of the managerial decisions and statistical techniques used for conducting business research, collection and analysis of data, and presentation results. MSU Internet, Tuition: $1866 FIN8113. Corporate Finance. (3). Instr. Dr. K. Roskelley, MSU An examination of the interaction between financial accounting, cash flow extimation, capital budgeting, risk and return, capital structure, and working capital management. MSU Internet, Tuition: $1866 MGT 8123. Strategic Bus Consulting. (3). Instr. Dr. B. Spencer, MSU A study of strategic management covering environmental analysis, competition between firms, competitive advantage, and strategy implementation culminating in a consulting project with participating organization. MSU Internet, Tuition: $1866 First Five Weeks - 6 June – 8 July 2013 Industrial Engineering IE 6753.501 Sys Engineering and Analysis (3). Instr. Dr. S. Bullington, MSU Systems concepts, methodologies, models and tools for analyzing, designing, and improving new and existing human-made systems. MTWRF, 1:00-2:50p.m., Building 3072 ERDC Business BL8112.511 Law Ethics Disp Res (2). Instr. Dr. J. Bryant, MSU Legal and ethical issues faced by the business firm with emphasis on prevention and resolution of disputes, including mediation, negotiation and alternative dispute resolution. MSU Internet. Tuition: $1244

BQA 8233. Quantitative Analysis and Business Research. (3). Instr. Dr. R. Taylor, MSU. Investigation of the managerial decisions and statistical techniques used for conducting business research, collection and analysis of data and presentation results. MSU Internet. TUITION: $1866 MKT 6213. Internet Marketing. (3). Instr. Dr. Robert Moore, MSU Introduction to practical marketing use of Internet technologies, including basic principles, impact on business and society, and strategic implications. MSU Internet, Tuition $1866 MKT 8153. Strategic Marketing Management. (3). Instr. Dr. J. Collier, MSU. Market strategic analysis, research and planning necessary to effectively match marketing strategies with changing macro, micro and organizational environments. MSU Internet. TUITION: $1866 Second Five-Week Term - 7 July – 9 August 2013 Business ACC 8112.521 Fin & Acc Rpt Anal (3). Instr. Dr. J. Addy, MSU Analysis of financial statements and internal accounting reports to help management make decisions. MSU Internet. TUITION: $1244 BIS 6523.521 Fin & Acc Rpt Anal (3). Instr. Dr. R. Pearson, MSU Current and advanced business programming topics. In-depth experience in programming in one or more current state-of-the-art languages. MSU Internet. TUITION: $1866 BIS 8112.521 Mgt Info Tech & Sys (3). Instr. Dr. G. Templeton, MSU Course includes the description, acquisition or development and use of systems from a local and global perspective. Technology-enabled concepts are used for student assignments. MSU Internet. TUITION: $1244 MGT 8111.521 Human Resource Issue. (1). Instr. Dr. J. Vardaman, MSU. Survey of nature and influences of human resource management in organizations. Case studies are used to apply and reinforce theory. MSU Internet. TUITION: $622 MGT 8112.521 Leadership Skills. (2). Instr. Dr. J. Vardaman, MSU Survey of major behavioral skills used by managers to help them understand and influence behavior in an organizational setting. MSU Internet. TUITION: $1244