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2015-2016 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2015-2016 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Theatre

  
  • THE 486L - Practicum in Artistic Production

    1-3 hrs.
    May be taken for a total of nine hours.
  
  • THE 487L - Practicum in Technical Management

    1-3 hrs.
    May be taken for a total of nine hours.
  
  • THE 488L - Practicum in Performance

    1-3 hrs.
    May be taken for a total of nine hours.
  
  • THE 489L - Practicum in Costume and Makeup Technology

    1-3 hrs.
    May be taken for a total of nine hours.
  
  • THE 492 - Special Problems

    1-3 hrs.
    To allow individual students or groups of students to study special advanced problems in theatre not normally addressed by regular courses. Senior Honors Project (Students undertaking a Senior Honors project will enroll in THE 492H.)
  
  • THE 497 - Theatre Exchange Studies Abroad

    9-15 hrs.
  
  • THE 499 - British Studies in Theatre

    3-6 hrs.

Therapy

  
  • THY 411 - Introduction to Kinesiotherapy

    3 hrs.
    Kinesiotherapy majors only. An introduction to the theory of organizing and conducting kinesiotherapy as it applies to physical and mental rehabilitation.
  
  • THY 477 - Developmental Disabilities in Early Childhood

    2 hrs.
    Overview of contributing factors to atypical early development, identification and management of atrisk conditions, legal/ethical issues and legislation/litigation.
  
  • THY 478 - Specialized Studies in Developmental Disabilities

    1-6 hrs.
    Specialized study and skill acquisition in the area of developmental disabilities; topics vary.
  
  • THY 497 - Professional Collaboration for Developmental Disability Services

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Upper-level undergraduate students only. Study of the interdependent contributions of relevant disciplines in training, service and research.
  
  • THY 498 - Families of the Developmentally Disabled

    3 hrs.
    Interdisciplinary approach to the study of families of the developmentally disabled.

Tourism Management

  
  • TM 100 - Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism

    3 hrs.
    This course provides a general overview of the tourism industry.
  
  • TM 340 - Global Tourism

    3 hrs.
    Concepts of tourism planning, economics and marketing.
  
  • TM 345 - Customer Services Management

    3 hrs.
    Theories and concepts of managing in a service environment.
  
  • TM 358 - Food and Beverage Operations

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): TM 100 . Open to tourism majors and minors only. Introduction to menu development and design, food preparation, sanitation and service.
  
  • TM 368 - Hotel Operations

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): TM 100 . Open to tourism majors and minors only. Introduction to the ongoing operations of all functions in the hotel and lodging industry.
  
  • TM 375 - Beverage Control and Service

    3 hrs.
    Principles of managing bar/beverage. Emphasis on various managerial functions and their impact on bar/beverage operation system.
  
  • TM 377 - E-Commerce in Tourism

    3 hrs.
    Focuses on electronic marketing and markets for the hospitality and tourism sectors.
  
  • TM 378 - Casino and Resort Operations

    3 hrs.
    An introduction to all aspects of casino/resort operations.
  
  • TM 385 - Introduction to the Convention Industry

    3 hrs.
    This course is designed for students at the junior and senior level who are interested in the broad field of convention and event management.
  
  • TM 441 - Legal Aspects of Hospitality and Tourism

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): TM 100 , TM 358 , TM 368 , TM 378 . Origin, development and statutory law as it applies to the hotel and restaurant industry.
  
  • TM 442 - Strategic Hospitality Sales Leadership

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): TM 100 , TM 358 , TM 368 , TM 378 . Focus on marketing issues unique to the hotels and restaurants with special attention to application of market segmentation, product differentiation and positioning, and promotion.
  
  • TM 444 - Tourism Research Methods

    3 hrs.
    A survey of the latest research methodologies, statistics and techniques relevant to tourism and hospitality and application in interpreting, forecasting and estimating impacts.
  
  • TM 445 - Financial Aspects of Hospitality Operations

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): TM 100 , TM 358 , TM 368 , TM 378  and IT 361 . This course stresses industry benchmarks and focuses on the uniqueness of the operational reporting systems and financial/ownership structure of the hotel and restaurant industry.
  
  • TM 457 - Catering and Buffet Management

    3 hrs.
    Principles, techniques and implementation of special events in food service.
  
  • TM 458 - Advanced Restaurant Operations Management

    3 hrs.
    Application of management theories for restaurant operations including inventory management, cost control and menu analysis.
  
  • TM 467 - Conventions and Meetings Management

    3 hrs.
    Open to tourism majors and minors only. Focus on all aspects of the convention business including marketing to corporations and associations for conventions and special events and providing conference management support activities.
  
  • TM 468 - Hotel Operations Management II

    3 hrs.
    Advanced principles and procedures of the management of hotel operations.
  
  • TM 471 - Regulatory Legal Security Aspects of Casino Operations

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): TM 378  and Jr. and must be 21 years of age or older. An in-depth overview of the regulatory, legal and security aspects of the casino/resort industry.
  
  • TM 472 - Casino and Resort Marketing

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): TM 378 , IT 363 . An integrated and in-depth overview of the application of marketing concepts within the casino/resort industry.
  
  • TM 475 - Casino and Resort Financial Analysis

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): TM 378 , IT 361 . An integrated and in-depth overview of financial management operations within the casino/resort industry.
  
  • TM 476 - The Use of Technology in Casino/Resort Operations

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): TM 378 , IT 361 . An integrated and in-depth overview of the technology that facilitates the use of management information within the casino/resort industry.
  
  • TM 478 - Casino and Resort Operations Management II

    3 hrs.
    An overall integration of all aspects of casino/resort operations.
  
  • TM 479 - Internship in Hospitality Management

    3 hrs.
    Four hundred (400) hours of supervised internship program with hospitality company. One additional internship may be taken as general elective with approval of adviser.
  
  • TM 492 - Special Problems

    1-6 hrs.
    Senior standing and approval of faculty adviser. Supervised study in area not covered by available courses.
  
  • TM 494 - Strategic Destination Analysis

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Sr. standing. TM 358 , TM 368 , TM 378 . Capstone. An integrated and in-depth study utilizing marketing and financial models in developing an impact plan for a specific destination development project.

Toxicology

  
  • TOX 470 - Survey of Toxicology

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): CHE 256 . A one-semester survey course in toxicology. (May be taken as CHE 470 .)

University Studies

  
  • UNV 101 - University 101

    2 hrs.
    Introduction to higher education and a general orientation to the functions and resources of the university. Encourages development of active learning skills and promotes responsible decision-making. Open to new freshmen.
  
  • UNV 120 - Leadership Seminar

    1 hr.
    Prerequisite(s): Department consent. A basic course to aquaint the student with the theory and practice of student leadership.
  
  • UNV 122 - Luckyday Citizenship Seminar

    1 hr.
    Prerequisite(s): Department consent. A basic course to acquaint Luckyday Leadership scholars with the concepts of servant leadership, service-learning and community engagement.
  
  • UNV 301 - Transfer Student Success at Southern Miss

    2 hrs.
    Exploration of transition issues for new transfer students to Southern Miss, including strategies for minimizing “transfer shock” and maximizing academic success at this research university; open to new transfer students.
  
  • UNV 310 - Introduction to Job-Seeking

    1 hr.
    To aquaint students with job-seeking techniques including professional resumé development, cover letter writing, interview skills training and networking strategies.
  
  • UNV 312 - Mentoring Students in the University

    1-3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Department consent. Explores fundamental concepts and philosophies underlying the mentor’s role in the university setting. Examines methods and techniques associated with effective mentoring.
  
  • UNV 315 - Paraprofessionals in Resident Hall Environment

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Department consent. Introduces resident assistants to a variety of topics for understanding and working with college students and educational outreach in residential communities.
  
  • UNV 325 - Peer Educators as Paraprofessionals

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Department consent. Explores a variety of topics for understanding, educating and helping.
  
  • UNV 392 - Center for Undergraduate Research Scholars Seminar

    1 hr.
    Prerequisite(s): Eagle SPUR awardees only. The course consists of biweekly set of seminars for undergraduate receiving research funding designed to enhance research and creative skill sets and develop professionalization competencies.
  
  • UNV 450 - McNair Scholars Research Seminar I

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to McNair Scholars Program. An orientation to the skills and competencies necessary to understanding research and a comprehensive preparation for the GRE.
  
  • UNV 451 - McNair Scholars Research Seminar II

    1-6 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to McNair Scholars Program. Directed research in a topic of interest to the student.

Women’s Studies

  
  • WS 301 - Introduction to Women’s Studies

    3 hrs.
    Introduces the interdisciplinary area of women’s studies through readings, guest lectures and discussions.
  
  • WS 310 - Ancient and Medieval Women

    3 hrs.
    Introduces students to women in ancient and medieval Europe, their roles, the attitudes about women, perceptions of their strengths and weaknesses.
  
  • WS 329 - Women in Modern European History

    3 hrs.
    Provides an introduction to the role of women in modern European history from 1500 to the present.
  
  • WS 401 - African Women Writers

    3 hrs.
    A study of major contemporary African women writers.
  
  • WS 402 - American Women Writers

    3 hrs.
    Emphasis on literature written by American women writers. Variable content.
  
  • WS 403 - British Women Writers

    3 hrs.
    Emphasizes literature written by British women writers. Variable content.
  
  • WS 410 - Women in American Society

    3 hrs.
    A survey of the experience of American women from the colonial period to the present with emphasis on the evolution of women’s role in society to changing economic and social conditions.
  
  • WS 420 - Women and Politics

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior status. Examines feminist political theory, the role and status of women in U.S. politics, and public policy issues related to women.
  
  • WS 425 - Sociology of Gender

    3 hrs.
    A study of the relationship between gender and broader cultural patterns in various societies.
  
  • WS 427 - Family Law

    3 hrs.
    A study of common law and statutory concepts of family relationships emphasizing legal remedies to crime in the family.
  
  • WS 428 - Family Violence, Investigation and Deterrence

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): CJ 463  or consent of the instructor. A study of child and spouse abuse within the family emphasizing detection, investigation and deterrence.
  
  • WS 450 - Seminar in Women’s Studies

    3 hrs.
    Examines specific women’s studies topics in depth.
  
  • WS 490 - Directed Research in Women’s Studies

    1-3 hrs.
    Consent of instructor; enables students to engage in a research project or practicum involving women’s studies.
 

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