Jun 25, 2024  
2018-2019 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

History

  
  • HIS 477 - 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 in response to changing economic and social conditions.
  
  • HIS 478 - Topics in African-American History

    3 hrs.
    A readings course centered on the African-American protest tradition, with an emphasis on the post-World War II black freedom struggle; may be repeated for a total of six hours.
  
  • HIS 479 - Topics in American History

    3 hrs.
    Examines various topics in American history; content of course may vary; may be repeated for a total of six hours.
  
  • HIS 480 - Topics in African History

    3 hrs.
    An examination of various topics in African history; course may be repeated for a total of six hours.
  
  • HIS 481 - Topics in Pre-Modern European History

    3 hrs.
    This course will examine various topics in ancient and medieval European history; may be repeated for a total of six hours.
  
  • HIS 482 - Topics in Modern European History

    3 hrs.
    Examines various topics in modern European history; may be repeated for a total of six hours.
  
  • HIS 483 - Topics in Latin American History

    3 hrs.
    Examines various topics in the history of Central and South America; may be repeated for a total of six hours.
  
  • HIS 484 - Working-Class America

    3 hrs.
    The class examines the emergence of the American working class in the early nineteenth century and the struggle of blue-collar workers to secure living wages, safe working conditions and political clout in the twentieth century.
  
  • HIS 485 - Topics in the History of War and Society

    3 hrs.
    Examines various topics in the history of war and society; may be repeated for a total of nine hours.
  
  • HIS 487 - Social Studies Teaching Methods

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Gold Card status. Corequisite(s): Recommended to be taken before HIS 488   An introduction to instructional methods, strategies, media, educational technology, and curriclua for teaching in the secondary social studies classroom.
  
  • HIS 488 - Social Studies Practicum

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): CIS 313  and Gold Card status. Semester-long practical experience in assigned social studies classroom under the guidance of professional teacher and university instructor. Cannot be counted toward 36-hr history major requirement.
  
  • HIS 490 - Student Teaching—Social Studies

    6 hrs.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
  
  • HIS 491 - Student Teaching—Social Studies

    6 hrs.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
  
  • HIS 492 - Special Problems.

    1-3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Provides the opportunity to study a special topic or area of interest with a specialist in the field. Senior Honors Project (Students undertaking a Senior Honors project will enroll in HIS 492H.)
  
  • HIS 495 - Austrian Studies

    3-6 hrs.
    A three-week course offered in Austria as part of the university’s study-abroad program.
  
  • HIS 496 - French Studies

    3 hrs.
    A three-week course offered in France as part of the university’s study-abroad offerings.
  
  • HIS 497 - Asian Studies

    1-6 hrs.
    A three-week course offered in an Asian country as part of the university’s study-abroad offerings.
  
  • HIS 498 - Topics in Caribbean Studies

    3-4 hrs.
    Lecture and research in Caribbean history offered in a Caribbean territory as part of the university’s study abroad program. May be repeated with change in territory or topic.
  
  • HIS 499 - British Studies

    3-6 hrs.
    Lecture series and research in European studies offered in Great Britain as part of the university’s study-abroad program; may be repeated with change in topic.

Honors College

  
  • HON 111 - Honors Colloquium

    3 hrs.
    An interdisciplinary course that introduces students to foundational skills of academic inquiry and the tools of intellectual discovery across the curriculum themes and course content will vary.
  
  • HON 112 - Honors Colloquium

    3 hrs.
    Continuation of HON 111.
  
  • HON 300 - Developing the Honors Thesis I

    1 hr.
    Introduces students to the parameters and expectations of the Honors thesis and responsible conduct of research; facilitates topic development and mentoring. Online section requires permission.
  
  • HON 301 - Developing the Honors Thesis II

    1 hr.
    Prerequisite(s): HON 300 . Facilitates, in cooperation with thesis advisor, students’ development of a project design/proposal, bibliography, and a contract and timeline for successful execution of the Honors thesis. Online section requires permission.
  
  • HON 303 - Honors Seminar

    3 hrs.
    Topical seminars on a wide range of subjects. Repeatable as topics vary up to 12 hrs.
  
  • HON 321 - Honors Forum

    1 hr.
    Requires students to attend and write about lectures, concerts, symposia, and other university events, thereby exposing them to the richness and diversity of campus culture. Repeatable for up to eight hours, graded P/F.

Hospitality and Tourism Management

  
  • HTM 100 - Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism

    3 hrs.
    A general overview of the hospitality and tourism industry, including career opportunities in the field.
  
  • HTM 340 - Global Tourism

    3 hrs.
    Emphasis on an in-depth analysis of the global travel and tourism industry from the social/cultural, environmental, and economic perspectives.
  
  • HTM 345 - Quality Service Management in the Hospitality Industry

    3 hrs.
    Theories and concepts of managing in a service environments, such as casinos or resorts.
  
  • HTM 358 - Food Service Management

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): HTM 100 .  Introduction to food safety and sanitation, principles of food preparation and menu development and analysis.
  
  • HTM 368 - Hotel Operations

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

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): At least junior standing (60 hours completed). An overview of and contemporary issues in beverage management. Responsible sales and service of alcohol in the hospitality and tourism industry.
  
  • HTM 377 - E-Commerce in Hospitality and Tourism

    3 hrs.
    Focuses on key issues related to e-commerce including current and emerging technologies, competitive advantage, pricing, distribution channels, promotion and advertising.
  
  • HTM 378 - Casino and Resort Operations

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

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): At least junior standing (60 hours completed). This course is designed for students at the junior and senior level who are interested in the broad field of convention and event management.
  
  • HTM 441 - Legal Aspects of Hospitality and Tourism

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

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): HTM 100 , HTM 358 , HTM 368 , HTM 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.
  
  • HTM 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.

     

  
  • HTM 445 - Revenue Management in Hospitality Operations

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): ACC 200  and FIN 300 . Focuses on the fundamental revenue concepts and analytical techniques via hands-on coverage of computer applications to practice decision-making skills in revenue management in hospitality industry.
  
  • HTM 457 - Catering and Banquet Operations

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): HTM 358 . Principles, techniques and implementation of special events in food service. Lab experience included.
  
  • HTM 458 - Advanced Restaurant Operations Management

    3 hrs.
    Application of management theories for restaurant operations including inventory management, cost control and menu analysis.
  
  • HTM 467 - Professional Meeting and Event Coordination

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): HTM 385 . 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 .
  
  • HTM 468 - Hotel Operations Management II

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

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): HTM 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.
  
  • HTM 472 - Casino and Resort Marketing

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

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

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

    3 hrs.
    An overall integration of all aspects of casino/resort operations.
  
  • HTM 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.
  
  • HTM 492 - Special Problems

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

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Sr. standing. HTM 442 . An Integrated and in-depth study utilizing marketing and financial models in developing a strategic management plan/model for hospitality and tourism operations.

Human Capital Development

  
  • HCD 400 - Senior Project

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and approval of faculty adviser. Student required to select performance problem and develop and evaluate training intervention which addresses the problem or need.
  
  • HCD 440 - Workforce Development Models

    3 hrs.
    Application of different instructional models to design workforce training of facts, concepts, procedures and processes.
  
  • HCD 443 - Strategies for Technology Training

    3 hrs.
    Mastery of core competencies to develop and deliver technology training.
  
  • HCD 460 - Performance Technology I

    3 hrs.
    Examines foundations, process models, interventions and professional practice issues for improving workforce productivity and competence.
  
  • HCD 465 - Performance Technologies II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): HCD 460 .  Investigation of innovative techniques to deliver training and performance interventions.
  
  • HCD 475 - Workforce Analysis

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): HCD 460 . Applied research methods and tools for the training professional to analyze and evaluate the worker, work processes, and the organization.
  
  • HCD 490 - Multimedia Authoring

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): AEC 120  or permission of instructor. Design and development of dynamic, interactive multimedia products for workplace training and electronic support systems.
  
  • HCD 492 - Special Problems

    1-6 hrs.
  
  • HCD 493 - Special Problems

    1-3 hrs.
  
  • HCD 495 - Emerging Digital Technologies

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): HCD 490  or permission of instructor. Overviews web-based systems that provide on-demand, just-in-time performance improvement applications to business and industrial settings using the Internet.
  
  • HCD 496 - Workforce Training and Development Internship

    3 hrs.
    A minimum of 400 total hours of internship under the direct supervision of industrial professionals in collaboration with USM faculty.

Hydrographics

  
  • HYD 304 - 3-D Positioning

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 326  or permission of instructor. Geodetic systems, coordinate systems, methods for static and dynamic GNSS positioning, angular and distance measurements.
  
  • HYD 405 - Electronic Charting and Navigation

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MAR 414  or permission of instructor. Fundamental principles of the compilation, construction, maintenance, and display of Electronic Navigation Charts and their use in Electronic Chart Display Information Systems. Also siting of aids and GEBCO.
  
  • HYD 411 - Remote Sensing for Hydrographers

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 168 ; PHY 112  and PHY 112L  (or PHY 202 , PHY 202L ). Principles of remote sensing and photogrammetry for bathymetry, coastline delineation, underwater metrology, ice mapping, and physical properties of the ocean surface and water column.
  
  • HYD 420 - Field Methods in Hydrography

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): HYD 304 , MAR 366 , MAR 367 . Corequisite(s): HYD 420L , MAR 416 . Best practices for tide gage installation, the use SB and MB echo sounders for hydrography, principles and geometry of side-scan sonars, and intergration of GNSS and motion sensors.
  
  • HYD 420L - Field Methods in Hydrography Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): HYD 420 , MAR 416 . Laboratory for field methods in hydrography.
  
  • HYD 421 - Hydrography Field Project

    4 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): MAR 416 , HYD 420 , HYD 420L . Corequisite(s): HYD 422 , HYD 497 . Students working as a hydrographic survey team must demonstrate capabilities in all facets of hydrography in the completion of a small project.
  
  • HYD 422 - Hydrographic Data Analysis

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): HYD 420 , HYD 420L . Corequisite(s): HYD 421 , HYD 497 . Students working as a hydrographic survey team must demonstrate practical capabilities to process and analyze collected data that meet international and national standards for quality survey data.
  
  • HYD 423 - Offshore Construction Hydrography

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): HYD 420 , HYD 420L .  Introduction to the specific hydrographic requirements of the offshore industry and the positioning and bathymetric data acquisition methods used to address those requirements.
  
  • HYD 497 - Senior Practicum

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s):  ENG 101 , ENG 102 . Corequisite(s): HYD 421  and HYD 422 . Exercises and experiences to evaluate and develop or improve selected key professional skills through written and oral reports on the hydrographic field project. (Senior Capstone)

Industrial Engineering Technology

  
  • IET 302 - Industrial Quality Control

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): PSY 360 . The use of basic quality control tools such as control charts, acceptance sampling and tolerances to test and improve product quality.
  
  • IET 350 - Industrial Cost Control

    3 hrs.
    Analysis of individual cost components that impact the total cost of manufacturing goods or services. Demonstration of different cost control techniques.
  
  • IET 370 - Operations and Logistics Concepts

    3 hrs.
    Principles of logistics and the design of systems for supportability from a total system perspective. Introduction of optimization problem solving tools.
  
  • IET 400 - Senior Project

    3 hrs.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and approval of faculty adviser. Student required to complete capstone project in his or her area of specialization.
  
  • IET 401 - Senior Project

    3 hrs.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Continuation of IET 400 .
  
  • IET 405 - Production and Inventory Control

    3 hrs.
    Principles of production and inventory planning and control. Forecasting techniques, EOQ, MRP, production scheduling, line balancing, CPM/PERT.
  
  • IET 406 - Industrial Automation

    3 hrs.
    Automated manufacturing systems with special emphasis on robotics. Justification of automation, trade off analysis, cost of automation.
  
  • IET 407 - Personnel in Technology

    3 hrs.
    Concepts, principles, techniques and programs essential to the employment, development, utilization and supervision of industrial personnel.
  
  • IET 409 - Plant Layout and Material Handling

    3 hrs.
    Effectiveness of plant layout and material handling to the production activity, involving personnel, materials, tools and equipment.
  
  • IET 410 - Motion and Time Study

    3 hrs.
    Methods improvement using time study and predetermined motion times.
  
  • IET 413 - Lean Production Systems

    3 hrs.
    The basic principles and concepts of lean manufacturing and the strategic and tactical elements of lean production systems.
  
  • IET 414 - Engineering Project Management

    3 hrs.
    Project management methodologies and best practices for various engineering project functions.
  
  • IET 470 - Logistics Transportation Systems

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): IET 370 . The analysis, design and implementation of domestic and international transportation systems of people, processes and technology.
  
  • IET 471 - Logistics Distribution Systems

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): IET 370 . Distribution, warehousing, process design and material handling in the extended enterprise.
  
  • IET 472 - Global Supply Chain Management

    3 hrs.
    Concepts, techniques and issues important in managing and coordinating global supply chain operations.
  
  • IET 480 - Industrial Simulation and Modeling

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): PSY 360 . Analysis of manufacturing and service operations encountered in industry using computer simulation techniques.
  
  • IET 491 - Seminar

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing. Tours, guest lectures, student presentations and discussions of the latest methods in the field.
  
  • IET 492 - Special Problems

    1-3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and approval of faculty adviser. Supervised study in area not covered by available courses.

Information Technology

  
  • ITC 100 - PC Hardware I

    2 hrs.
    Introduction to the architecture and peripheral devices of the Intel family of microprocessors.
  
  • ITC 101 - PC Hardware II

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): ITC 100 . Advanced architecture and peripheral devices of the Intel family of microprocessors.
  
  • ITC 102 - Systems Architecture

    2 hrs.
    Corequisite(s): ITC 102L . Microcomputer hardware and architecture lecture and research.
  
  • ITC 102L - Systems Architecture Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): ITC 102 . Systems Architecture Laboratory.
  
  • ITC 103 - Information Technology Fundamentals

    2 hrs.
    Corequisite(s): ITC 103L . Information Technology Fundamentals will cover a broad scope of IT related areas to include desktop operating system, office applications, troubleshooting, basic scripting and web page and graphic design.
  
  • ITC 103L - Information Technology Fundamentals Lab

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): ITC 103 . Information Technology Fundamentals Laboratory.
  
  • ITC 131 - Internetworking Technologies

    2 hrs.
    Corequisite(s): ITC 131L . An introduction to local and wide-area networking technologies emphasizing physical infrastructure planning, design, installation and management.
  
  • ITC 131L - Internetworking Technologies Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): ITC 131 . Practical exercises in planning, installing and maintaining local and wide-area networking infrastructure.
  
  • ITC 132 - Introduction to Routers

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): ITC 131 . Corequisite(s): ITC 132L . An examination of router architecture, configuration and management using a popular IOS with an emphasis on wide-area networks.
  
  • ITC 132L - Introduction to Routers Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Prerequisite(s): ITC 131 . Corequisite(s): ITC 132 . Practical exercises in routing TCP/IP frames with distance-vector and link state routing protocols in a multi-router/multi-switched environment.
  
  • ITC 171 - Linux Fundamentals

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): ITC 102 . Corequisite(s): ITC 171L .  Introduction to Linux operating system and its use in current information technology.
  
  • ITC 171L - Linux Fundamentals Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): ITC 171 . Linux Fundamentals Laboratory.
 

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