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KIN 471 - Physiological Principles of Resistance Training 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in KIN 308 ; School of Kinesiology and Nutrition majors and minors and AT and KT majors only. An overview of how the human body adapts to physiological stress imposed by resistance training and conditioning as well as administrative guidelines.
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KIN 474 - Senior Capstone Experience 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): KIN 377 with grade of C or better. SCE majors only. Senior standing. Course serves as the capstone course for students in sport coaching; students will apply knowledge and skills obtained in this course to solve problems in the coaching field.
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KIN 476 - Exercise Psychology 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in KIN 308 . School of Kinesiology and Nutrition majors and minors and AT and KT majors only. The study of the relationship between motivation, exercise and mental health.
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KIN 490 - Student Teaching in K12 Physical Education I 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.)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to teacher education; completion of all other degree requirements and a processed degree application. Physical education K-12 licensure majors only. Supervised field-based internship in physical education instruction. Seminar included.
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KIN 491 - Student Teaching in K12 Physical Education II 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.)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to teacher education; completion of all other degree requirements and a processed degree application. Physical education K12 licensure majors only. Supervised field-based internship in physical education instruction. Seminar included.
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KIN 492 - Special Problems 1-3 hrs.
KIN majors or minors only. The study of the relationship between motivation, exercise and mental health.
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KIN 496 - Internship in Exercise Science 6-12 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): Completion of all major requirements, minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, and an approved site. Exercise science majors only. A minimum of 210 hours of supervised internship involving the application of exercise principles in the practical aspects of exercise, fitness, wellness and exercise testing at an internship site.
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KIN 499 - British Studies 3-6 hrs.
Involves variable topics. Lectures and supervised research in England; offered exclusively through the Southern Miss Institute of Anglo-American Studies.
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Learning Skills |
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LS 90L - Developmental Learning Skills Lab 3 hr.
Corequisite(s): CIE 90 and MAT 90 . Required for students enrolled in the summer developmental program.
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Legal Studies |
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LGL 310 - Mock Trial 3 hrs.
An introduction to fundamental topics of law, including criminal and civil justice systems, rules of evidence and other procedural issues, and trial advocacy techniques through a trial simulation.
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LGL 375 - Oil and Mineral Rights Law 3 hrs.
This class focuses on the nature and characteristics of mineral interests, the rights and duties of owners, mineral leases, the Rule of Capture, and staking of claims.
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LGL 376 - Contract Law and Negotiations 3 hrs.
This course provides an introduction to negotiations and the law of contracts. It includes ethics, strategies, formation, defenses, breaches, remedies, and interpretation.
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LGL 381 - Introduction to Paralegalism 3 hrs.
An introduction to the profession, including history and development, ethics, the American legal system and paralegal skills.
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LGL 382 - Civil Litigation 3 hrs.
An introduction to civil litigation — the process of resolving disputes between individuals, businesses and government through the court system, with emphasis on procedure.
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LGL 383 - Legal Research 3 hrs.
A summary of primary and secondary legal sources including reporters, digests, codes, citations, Westlaw, the Internet and other basic research materials.
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LGL 384 - Legal Drafting 3 hrs.
An introduction to writing correspondence, pleadings, discovery, legal memoranda, briefs and other documents used in civil practice.
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LGL 385 - Law Office Computing and Management 3 hrs.
A skills course which introduces computer applications in the law office, including Westlaw, Windows, word processing, automated litigation support and specific law office management applications such as timekeeping, billing and docket control systems.
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LGL 386 - Equity Practice 3 hrs.
A study of the courts of equity and their jurisdiction in the American legal system, with emphasis on domestic relations, wills and estates.
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LGL 388 - Commercial Skills for Paralegals 3 hrs.
An introduction to transactional law and related topics, including bankruptcy, debtor-creditor law, intellectual property and formation of business entities.
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LGL 389 - Internship in Paralegal Studies 3-9 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): LGL 381 , LGL 382 , LGL 383 , and LGL 384 , a GPA of 2.5 and permission of the director; course is open only to paralegal majors.
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LGL 401 - The American Legal Tradition 3 hrs.
A survey of the history and evolution of the American legal system, with an emphasis on the role of law in government and the development of the legal profession.
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LGL 402 - Legal Rhetoric 3 hrs.
A study of the unique uses of language within the legal system, with an emphasis on vocabulary development cultural.
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LGL 420 - Property Law 3 hrs.
A survey of classical and modern approaches to real property, personal property, and the nature of interests held in property.
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LGL 421 - Intellectual Property Law 3 hrs.
A survey of the body of American law protecting human innovations, including the law of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
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LGL 430 - Jurisprudence 3 hrs.
A survey of basic theoretical foundations of American law, including the common law/case law system, federalism, and major theories of jurisprudence.
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LGL 431 - Topics in Comparative Law 3 hrs.
A survey of comparative law paying special attention to the reasons for and methodology of comparative law as well as comparing and contrasting civil and common law traditions.
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LGL 490 - Advanced Paralegalism 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing. A writing-intensive course to provide paralegal majors with a comprehensive review prior to entering the working environment or sitting for the Certified Legal Assistant examination; open only to paralegal majors and to paralegal graduates preparing to sit for the Certified Legal Assistant Examination.
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LGL 492 - Special Problems in Paralegal Studies 1-3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the director. Provides the opportunity to pursue a special topic or area of interest. May be repeated for a total of three hours. Senior Honors Project (Students undertaking a Senior Honors project will enroll in PLS 492H.)
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LGL 499 - Study Abroad in Paralegal Studies 3-6 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor. A seminar conducted on-location at various sites around the world led and taught by faculty with expertise in the subject area. This course ay be taken a maximum of two times for credit.
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Bachelor of Liberal Studies |
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BLS 401 - Research Seminar 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing. Design and implement an independent research project in collaboration with peers.
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BLS 402 - Liberal Studies Capstone 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing. Assignments designed to enhance student pre-professional development and career preparation.
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BLS 491 - Experiential Learning Experience 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing. Experiential or Service Learning Experience.
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Library and Information Science |
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LIS 201 - Introduction to Information Literacy 3 hrs.
Introduction to practical and theoretical aspects of information management, including skills in locating, retrieving and using relevant, reliable information (no consent).
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LIS 401 - Reference and Information Services 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.)
An introduction to reference materials, services, activities and functions as well as methods for locating information.
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LIS 405 - Cataloging and Classification 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.)
Principles and methods of cataloging and classifying library materials; provides practice in bibliographical description and subject analysis.
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LIS 406 - Cataloging Multimedia Objects 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): LIS 405 . Study of the principles and methods of descriptive and subject cataloging and classification of multimedia materials.
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LIS 408 - School Libraries 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.)
A survey of the objectives, functions, and organization of the library in elementary and secondary schools.
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LIS 411 - Development of Library Collection 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.)
Philosophy and principles governing the selection and procurement of all types of library materials, including the use of selection aids and bibliographic sources for developing both print and non-print collections. Writing-intensive course
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LIS 415 - Rural and Small Libraries 3 hrs.
An overview of management principles of rural and small public libraries.
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LIS 416 - Technology in the School Library 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.)
A survey of technology utilized in elementary and secondary school libraries.
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LIS 417 - Literature and Related Media for Children 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.)
A survey of children’s literature, traditional and modern, and other related materials for use by and with children from birth to grade 6.
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LIS 418 - Literature and Related Media for Young Adults 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.)
Study of adolescent literature and other related materials for use by and with young people in grades 7-12.
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LIS 419 - Programs and Services for Youth 3 hrs.
Introduction to activities programming for youth and its relation to learning and libraries.
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LIS 428 - Storytelling 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): LIS 417 or LIS 418 . A study of oral tradition and folk literature with emphasis on selection of stories and the art and technique of storytelling. Provides practice in storytelling.
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LIS 433 - History of the Book 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.)
A study of the origins and early development of books and printing in Western Europe and the Americas.
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LIS 440 - Information Ethics 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.)
Introduces ethical issues and concerns specifically related to information professions and information technology.
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LIS 445 - Information Needs of Underserved Populations 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.)
Explores the information uses and needs of underserved social, ethnic, and cultural groups and the various means of providing information services to them.
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LIS 457 - Information Technology and Libraries 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.)
Examine the various applications and contexts in which computers and other forms of information technology are utilized in different types of information centers and libraries.
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LIS 458 - Web Design and Evaluation 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.)
Introduces principles of Web design and development including basic HTML coding and evaluation of Web sites including library Web sites.
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LIS 480 - British Studies: Studies in Librarianship 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Comparative studies of library and information-related institutions, bibliographic organization, models of service and professional practice in the United States and Great Britain.
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LIS 481 - British Studies: Seminar in Children’s and Young Adult Literature 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Intensive study of specific topics of British interests in literature for children and adolescents.
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LIS 486 - British Studies: Historical Studies in Children’s Literature 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Traces the development of children’s literature in England and the United States to the early 20th century.
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LIS 487 - British Studies: Research 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Provides the opportunity for in-depth research projects.
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LIS 489 - Library Practicum 1-4 hrs. Arr.
Supervised work in a library to provide the student with operational library experience. LIS majors are required to complete at least three credit hours of LIS 489. This is a writing-intensive capstone course.
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LIS 491 - Library Instruction 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.)
Study of principles and methods of information literacy and bibliographic instruction in libraries. May be used to satisfy GEC08 requirement.
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LIS 492 - Special Problems in Librarianship 1-3 hrs.
Individual investigation of topics to be approved by the director. Senior Honors Project (Students undertaking a Seniors Honor project will enroll in LIS 492H.)
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Management |
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MGT 300 - Management for Organizations 3 hrs.
Managerial functions, concepts and practices within organizations.
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MGT 325 - Operations Management 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 300 . Emphasis on operations strategy, quality management, statistical quality control, forecasting, simulation, linear programming and supply chain management.
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MGT 364 - Human Resource Management 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 300 . Emphasis on procuring, developing, maintaining and utilizing an effective work force within the current legal and social environment.
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MGT 375 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing. This course introduces students to concepts, theories, and strategies related to entrepreneurship and small business ownership.
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MGT 392 - Supervised Field Experience in Management 1-3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 300 with a grade no lower than C and consent of chair. Supervised field-based internship in management.
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MGT 400 - Global Managerial Policy and Strategy 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing with ACC 220 or ACC 320 , FIN 300 , MGT 300 and MKT 300 . Business administration and strategy in a global environment.
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MGT 454 - Organizational Behavior 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 300 . A study of individual and group behavior in organizations, including motivation, leadership and communication.
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MGT 455 - Organization Theory 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 300 . To develop an understanding of the impact of the interaction of structure, environment, technology and climate on organizational effectiveness.
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MGT 465 - Production and Operations Management 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): BA 201 or PSY 360 or MAT 115 or CSS 211 , MGT 300 and MGT 325 . Development of the P.O.M. functions of production planning and control, inventory control, quality control and materials handling.
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MGT 468 - Compensation Administration & Performance Management 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): BA 201 or PSY 360 or MAT 115 or CSS 211 and MGT 364 and junior standing. Wage and salary administration including job analysis, incentive systems, wage surveys, and performance management.
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MGT 470 - Organizational Staffing & Development 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): BA 201 or PSY 360 or MAT 115 or CSS 211 and MGT 364 and junior standing. An examination of organization staffing issues to include job analysis, recruitment, selection, testing and employment law.
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MGT 472 - Advanced Human Resource Management 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 364 . Advanced topics in human resources such as training, development, employee relations and negotiations.
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MGT 474 - Current Topics in Management 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): junior standing. Advanced topics in management that are current in nature. Topics may vary from semester to semester depending on currency and relevance.
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MGT 475 - New Venture Creation 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 375 , FIN 380 . Course involves application of entrepreneurial skills for developing a team-based comprehensive business plan for a new venture.
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MGT 480 - Leadership 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 300 . To develop an understanding of the historical and contemporary work in leadership theory and its application to the business environment.
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MGT 482 - Small Business Consulting 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 475 or professor approval. Course content may vary dependent upon student interest in the following major projects: (1) Small Business Analysis of/Consulting to an existing business and/or (2) development of an Individual Business Plan.
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MGT 492 - Special Problems in Management 1-6 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of chair. Individual study on an approved topic in management. Senior Honors Project (Students undertaking a Senior Honors project will enroll in MGT 492H.)
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MGT 495 - International Management 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 300 . A course concentrating on the comparison of problems in management in the U.S. with those of multi-national firms.
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MGT 498 - International Management Seminar Abroad 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of program director. Conducted abroad: a series of lectures and discussions involving authorities on international management issues and practices.
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MGT 499 - International Management Research Abroad 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of program director. A research course in international management offered to students enrolled in MGT 498 .
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Management Information Systems |
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MIS 300 - Management Information Systems 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing. An introduction to management information systems.
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MIS 320 - E-Business Application Strategy 3 hrs.
Business application development and deployment on the Internet.
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MIS 492 - Special Problems in Management Information Systems 1-6 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of chair. Individual study on an approved topic in management information systems. Senior Honors Project (Students undertaking a Senior Honors project will enroll in MIS 492H.)
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Marine Science |
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MAR 151 - Introduction to Ocean Science 3 hrs.
Corequisite(s): MAR 151L . Survey of the physical, chemical, geological and biological features of the ocean.
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MAR 151L - Introduction to Ocean Science Laboratory 1 hr.
Pre- or Corequisite: MAR 151 . Elementary exercises for interpreting oceanographic data and samples.
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MAR 210 - The Oceans 3 hrs.
An introduction to the complimentary geological, chemical, physical and biological features which define the character and behavior of the world’s oceans.
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MAR 300 - Marine Science I: Oceanography 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): college algebra, GLY 101 , and PHY 111 (or PHY 201 ). For upper division science majors. An introduction to oceanography, particularly in the geological and physical marine sciences.
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MAR 300L - Marine Science I Laboratory 2 hrs.
A laboratory for MAR 300 .
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MAR 301 - Marine Science II: Marine Biology 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): CHE 106 and eight hours of biological sciences. An introduction to oceanography, particularly in the chemical and biological marine sciences (with an emphasis on local marine fauna and flora).
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MAR 301L - Marine Science II Laboratory 2 hrs.
A laboratory for MAR 301 .
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MAR 310 - Field Methods in Marine Science 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): CHE 107 , BSC 111 , MAR 210 ; MAR 300 or MAR 301 . An introduction to the methods used in the collection and analysis of marine science field data. This course requires students to conduct field and/or laboratory research as directed independent study.
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MAR 366 - Ocean Acoustics 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 168 ; PHY 112 OR PHY 202 . Corequisite(s): MAR 366L . An introduction to the principles of the generation, transmission, and reception of acoustic waves in the ocean.
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MAR 366L - Ocean Acoustics Laboratory 1 hr.
Corequisite(s): MAR 366 . A laboratory course designed to accompany MAR 366 : Ocean Acoustics.
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MAR 367 - Waves and Tides 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 168 ; PHY 112 or PHY 202 . Some basic knowledge of MATLAB programming language is recommended. Introduction to ocean waves, ranging from sounds waves, surface and internal gravity waves, inertial waves, Rossby waves, and tides.
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MAR 401 - Biological Oceanography 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Biological processes in the ocean and the influence of biotic and abiotic factors on these processes.
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MAR 401L - Biological Oceanography Laboratory 1 hr.
A laboratory designed to accompany MAR 401 .
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MAR 402 - Marine Environmental Science 3 hrs.
A study of the problems that affect the coastal and nearshore environments of the Gulf of Mexico.
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MAR 410 - Marine Fisheries Management 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Statistics recommended. Corequisite(s): MAR 410L . A statistical review of the world fisheries. May be taken as COA 416 .
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MAR 410L - Marine Fisheries Management Laboratory 2 hrs.
Corequisite(s): MAR 410 .
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MAR 411 - Remote Sensing of the Ocean 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 168 ; PHY 112 or PHY 202 . Introduction to the theory and uses of remote-sensing technology in the marine sciences.
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MAR 412 - Introduction to Hydrography 3 hrs.
Introduction to nautical charting surveys, surveys in support of port management and coastal engineering and offshore industrial surveys.
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MAR 413 - Management of Oceanographic Data 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAR 310 . Introduction to oceanographic data aquisition and management (computer competency requirement).
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MAR 414 - Marine GIS 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 103 or Math ACT subscore of 26 or higher. Introduction to the use of data in a marine geographic information system to collect, analyze, and display marine information.
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MAR 415 - Marine Metadata 2 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): GHY 417 /GHY 417L . An introduction to the content standards, structure and utilization of digital marine geospatial metadata records.
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