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Course Descriptions

 

Integrated Studies Courses
  

  • INST 4003 - Senior Project: Restorative Responses (3) SU

    This project requires the student to integrate and apply knowledge learned in the classroom in a real-life project. The project requires the student to integrate the two chosen concentration areas with other course work to address a real world situation. This course must be taken in the student’s last semester. 

    Prerequisistes: INST 2113 , INST 3003  
  

  • INST 4103 - Research Methods (3) F

    This online course introduces the student to research principles and methodologies as well as a professional style of writing at the graduate level. The student will be introduced to various research approaches, learn to identify important elements in a research article, formulate research questions, design a novel research proposal, and apply basic conventions of a professional style of writing. 

Elective Internship Courses
  

  • INTR 100V - Elective Internship (1-6) F, SP, SU

    The elective internship provides an opportunity for students to focus on career exploration and professional development without gaining credit in any particular department or academic discipline. Interns obtain academic credit for practical experience in the workplace while reflecting on professional development during the semester. 195 contact hours plus internship documentation are required for three hours of university credit. Attendance at a mandatory internship orientation will provide the intern with a description of all assignments and requirements for the course. Upon attendance, the intern will be provided an override that will permit registration in the course. Grades will be determined by the Lipscomb University internship coordinator based on completion of all assignments as well as evaluations from the on-site supervisor. Further details may be obtained from the career development center. Students may register for one to six hours of credit during any semester or summer term. A maximum of six hours of elective internship credit may be used toward graduation requirements.

Information Security Courses
  

  • SEC 3113 - Fundamentals of Information Security (3) SP

    An introduction to the security of digital information including: threats; regulations; risk management; attack detection and response; cryptography; forensics; and technical training and certifications.

    Prerequisites: IT 2223  and CS 1213  with grades of “C” or higher.
  

  • SEC 3313 - Introduction to Policy and Procedures (3) F

    Establishing information security policies and procedures for organizations. Identification of relevant contracts, laws, and regulations constraining organization, and the setting of procedures to be used in day-to-day operations.

    Prerequisite: SEC 3113  with a grade of “C” or higher.
  

  • SEC 3323 - Crytography (3) F

    Security requirements for telecommunication over the Internet and other communication networks, various conventional and public-key encryption protocols, digital encryption standard, RSA and EIGamal cryptographic systems, digital signature algorithm and analysis of its crypto-immunity, and access sharing schemes.

    Prerequisites: MA 2103  and MA 3123  with grades of “C” or higher.
  

  • SEC 3333 - Introduction to Business Continuity and Recovery Planning (3) SP

    Maintenance of information and the processes of how to continue in business in the face of data loss, and planning for the recovery in the event of such loss.

    Prerequisite: SEC 3313  with a grade of “C” or higher.
  

  • SEC 3433 - Cyber Defense Competition (3) F

    A practical application of cyber-defense and penetration testing methodologies in a fully operational corporate network environment. Skills required for cyber defense competition include implementation and evaluation of a network, risk assessment, incident response and management, as well as performing under time limitations in a team format. Students who complete this course will be equipped to participate in the SouthEastern Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (SECCDC) and similar forums. It is expected that the best students from this course will represent Lipscomb University at the regional SECCDC, and possibly at the National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition.

    SEC 3113, with a grade of C or better
    College
    College of Computing and TechnologyDepartment
    Information Technologies
  

  • SEC 4053 - Senior Seminar in Information Security (3) SP

    Required of all information security majors in their senior year. Assessment of degree to which information security program outcomes have been achieved; reflection on, and synthesis of, information security academic experience; preparation for transition to professional employment or graduate school.

    Prerequisites: Senior standing in information security and 15 hours of SEC courses.
  

  • SEC 4193 - Ten-Day Travel Course in Information Security (3) Optional

    The travel course is designed to give students insight into various organizations’ operations and how they handle the several aspects of information security. Students will observe the security of the physical plant, how Human Resources protects data by making informed hiring decisions, how data is secured as well as networks and communications. Note: This course is offered during Wintermester and is offered on demand at additional cost.

    Note: This course is offered during Wintermester and is offered on demand at additional cost.
    Prerequisites: Senior standing in information security and 15 hours of SEC courses. Travel, 3 hours.
  

  • SEC 4313 - Database Security (3) F

    Security challenges and threats in database systems and state-of-the-art security technologies, including multilevel security, covert channels, and security measures for relational and object-oriented database systems. In addition to the security issues, the courses addresses issues related to distributed databases and current technologies, such as service oriented architecture, cloud computing, etc.

    Prerequisites: CS 2243  and SEC 3113 , SEC 3323  with grades of “C” or higher.
  

  • SEC 4323 - Network Security (3) SP

    Advanced knowledge of network security. Topics include design and implementation of some important public key systems: RSA and Elliptic Curve algorithms; concepts of quantum cryptography; quantum computing and cryptography; wireless computing and cryptography; design, implementation and configuration of firewalls in depth; design, implementation and configuration of intrusion detection systems; prevention systems; advanced network security architectures; advanced wireless security; principles and practices; security in trusted-based computing environments; and quantum cryptography.

    Prerequisite: IT 3323  and SEC 3323  with grades of “C” or higher.

Special Topics/Independent Research in Information Security Courses
  

  • SEC 350V - Special Topics in Information Security (1-3) Offered on demand

    Selected topics from the field of information security. The course may be either lecture or laboratory oriented depending upon the topic selected. The study represents an in-depth approach to specific areas of interest to the students.

    Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
    Repeatable for credit with director’s approval.

Information Technology Courses
  

  • IT 1123 - Future of Computing (3) F, SP

    Cutting-edge trends in computing. Introduction to programming using a scripting language. Societal and ethical use of computers.

    Lecture, 3 hours.
    Computer upgrade fee: $90.
  

  • IT 1213 - Graphic Design Studio (3) F

    Basics of graphic design using the Adobe Creative Suite of applications. Integration of design fundamentals with core Adobe Creative suite methodologies: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver and Flash.

    Lecture, laboratory, 3 hours.
  

  • IT 2043 - Information Technology Applications (3) F, SP

    Emphasis on using the computer as a decision-making tool. Theory and applications of various software packages, including word processing, electronic spreadsheets, databases and presentation software.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Lecture/laboratory, 3 hours.
  

  • IT 2223 - Web Application Development I (3) F, SU

    Survey of Web development techniques. Emphasis on developing and maintaining websites with topics including basic Web site design, HTML, XHTML, and CSS coding. Use of content management systems (CMS) and software packages such as Photoshop.

    Prerequisites: None.
    This course may satisfy the SALT Tier II requirement.
  

  • IT 2233 - User Interface Design (3) SP

    Provides an introduction to human-computer interface design and evaluation with an emphasis on graphical user interfaces for software products. Covers design principles and theory, web usability and selected basic research in the areas of human factors and human cognition.

    Prerequisite: IT 2223  with a grade of “C” or higher.
  

  • IT 3121 - Fundamentals of Database Concepts and Data Analytics (1) SU

    Leveling course for graduate students with no prior background in database systems. Model organization data and business rules, logical and physical design of relational databases, data warehousing, data mining, and data administration.

    Prerequisite: Application to a master’s program in the School of Computing and Informatics.
  

  • IT 3131 - Fundamentals of Data Communications and Network Management (1) SU

    Leveling course for graduate students with no prior background in database systems. Concepts and terminology of data communications, network design, client/server architecture, distributed information systems with focus on communications architecture and management.

    Prerequisite: Application to a master’s program in the School of Computing and Informatics.
  

  • IT 3223 - Web Application Development II (3) SP

    Advanced skills in Web application development. Topics include use of HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, jQuery, frameworks, ajax, actionscript, etc with introduction to MVC. Emphasis on using available technologies to produce a variety of website types with appreciable user interfaces.

    Prerequisite: IT 2233  and CS 1213  with grades of “C” or higher.
  

  • IT 3233 - Web Server Technologies (3) F

    Application design using server technologies to transfer data from websites to and from databases. Topics include: scripting languages such as ASP, PHP, data structuring languages such as XML and other server technologies.

    Prerequisites: IT 2233, CS 1213, and CS 2243 with grades of “C” or higher.
  

  • IT 3243 - Principles of Web Engineering (3) F

    Web Engineering proposes an agile yet disciplined framework for building industry/quality web applications. This course surveys the latest techniques and tools used in the analysis, design, implementation, and testing to ensure quality web applications throughout the web development lifecycle.
  

  • IT 3243 - Principles of Web Engineering 3 Fall

    Survey of the latest techniques and tools used in the analysis, design, implementation, and testing to ensure quality Web applications throughout the Web development lifecycle.
  

  • IT 3313 - Network Principles (3) F, SP

    Overview of current computer network theory and practice. Hardware requirements, network media and topologies, protocols and access methods, the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) and internet models.

    Prerequisites: CS 1213  with a grade of “C” or higher.
  

  • IT 3323 - Wireless Networks and Mobile Systems (3) F

    Introduction to wireless networks and link protocols, mobile networking including support for the Internet Protocol suite, mobile middleware, and mobile applications.

    Prerequisite: IT 3313  with a grade of “C” or higher.
  

  • IT 3333 - Network Administration (3) F

    Administration of peer-to-peer and client/server networks. Hands-on experience with commercial client and server software. Topics include pre-installation planning, network installation, network software architecture, server configuration, client configuration, profiles and logon scripts, user account management, policies, resource sharing and security, disk management, remote access, backup and recovery, performance monitoring and network optimization.

    Prerequisite: IT 3313  with a grade of “C” or higher.
  

  • IT 3343 - Database Administration (3) SP

    Database (e.g. Oracle) creation, including table spaces, user accounts, views, indexes, and other objects necessary to support an application. Understanding the internal structures and organization of database systems (e.g. Oracle). Account maintenance, data import and export, system backup, and performance tuning and monitoring.

    Prerequisite: CS 2243  with a grade of “C” or higher.
  

  • IT 3413 - Systems Analysis and Design (3) F

    Introduction to analysis and design techniques, project management tools, data collection tools and system documentation tools. Communication skills are emphasized. Proper input/output design techniques, database, etc. are included in selection of appropriate implementation. Evaluation of hardware/software options relating to feasibility.

    Prerequisite: CS 2243  with a grade of “C” or higher.
  

  • IT 3423 - Project Management (3) SP

    Design and implementation of realistic information system projects while working in a team environment.

    Prerequisite: IT 3413  or SENG 3223  with grades of “C” or higher.
  

  • IT 4053 - Senior Seminar in Web Development (3) SP

    Required of all web application development majors in their senior year. Assessment of degree to which web application development program outcomes have been achieved; reflection on, and synthesis of, web application development academic experience; ethical- professional-creative expectations for the practicing web developer; preparation for transition to professional practice.

    Prerequisites: Senior standing in web application development and 30 hours of IT courses.
  

  • IT 4223 - Current Trends in Web Application Development (3) S

    Study of current Web development frameworks and trends. Students will choose three technologies for exploratory study, of either front-end or back-end, and use current technologies and/or work flow tools to develop a functional project. The main aim is to present unique or experimental applications laying out new directions of development - both in terms of application (combining the existing methods in a novel way) and building new concepts.

    Prerequisite: IT 3223  and IT 3233  
  

  • IT 4323 - Modern Telecommunications (3) SP

    Comprehensive overview, including current status and future directions. Topics include review of evolution of telecommunications; voice and data services; basics of signaling, digital transmission, network architecture, and protocols; local area, metropolitan, and wide area networks and narrow band ISDN; asynchronous transfer mode and broadband ISDN; and satellite systems, optical communications, cellular radio, personal communication systems, and multimedia services. Provides examples of real-life networks to illustrate basic concepts and gain further insight.

    Prerequisite: IT 3323  with a grade of “C” or higher.
  

  • IT 4423 - Management of Information Technology (3) F

    The role of information technology in organizations and their strategic use for providing competitive advantage through the use of real-world case studies. Use of critical thinking skills to explore methods of using information systems to increase market share in organizational settings.

    Prerequisites: Junior standing and IT 3413  with a grade of “C” or higher.

Special Topics/Independent Research in Information Technology Courses
  

  • IT 350V - Special Topics in Information Technology (1-3) Offered on demand

    Selected topics from the field of information technology. The course may be either lecture or laboratory oriented depending upon the topic selected. The study represents an in-depth approach to specific areas of interest to the students.

    Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
    Repeatable for credit with director’s approval.

Information Technology Management Courses
  

  • ITM 4003 - Principles of Technology Management (3) SP

    This course covers the role of technology within the organization and how it can be used to make operations more efficient, save time and energy. In addition, the methods to use technology strategically are evaluated. The use of critical thinking skills to explore methods of using technology to increase productivity and, if necessary, as the competitive advantage will be a large component of this course.

    Prerequisites: Junior standing and IT 3413  with a grade of “C” or higher.
  

  • ITM 4013 - Telecommunications Network Management (3) F

    In-depth study of telecommunications network management technology systems. Architecture, functions, methods and protocols necessary to design modern telecommunications network management systems. Network management standards such as Telecommunications Management Network (TMN) and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). Basic network management concepts, protocols and methods with real-world examples used to address these. Management aspects of planning and controlling/decision making for telecommunication networks: human resources, financial planning and control, marketing, cost/benefit analysis. Marketing aspects of telecommunications networks.

    Prerequisite: Junior standing and permission of undergraduate programs director.
  

  • ITM 4023 - Data & Knowledge Management (3) SP

    This course includes a focus on the process of data and knowledge management and associated business intelligence parameters. Data management: modeling, using, securing and sharing organizational data resources. Business intelligence: applications and technologies for gathering, storing, analyzing and providing access to help enterprise users make better business decisions. Knowledge management: effective deployment of technology, organizational practices and processes to increase an organization’s utilization of its knowledge capital.

    Prerequisites: Junior standing and IT 3413  with a grade of “C” or higher.

Special Topics/Independent Research in Information Technology Management Courses
  

  • ITM 350V - Special Topics in IT Management (1-3) Offered on demand

    Selected topics from the field of IT Management. The course may be either lecture or laboratory oriented depending upon the topic selected. The study represents an in-depth approach to specific areas of interest to the students.

    Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
    Repeatable for credit with director’s approval.

Law, Justice and Society Courses
  

  • LJS 2103 - Society and the Law (3) F, SP

    This course introduces the central themes for the Law, Justice & Society program. Students gain an understanding of how law relates to society and how legal change relates to broader social change. Students explore the sociological and historical perspective on law and legal change. Focus is given to social and legal theory and to critically analyzing law and legal institutions in relation to equality, justice and fairness. The course blends class discussion, guest speakers, film clips and local field trips.
  

  • LJS 2203 - Introduction to American Law (3) SP

    This course is a basic introduction to the common and statutory law of the U.S. federal and state systems of law. It is designed to develop the students’ understanding of American legal concepts and issues and to broaden understanding of American law and its processes. The course will highlight selected substantive areas in American law. The class will travel to Washington, D.C., to observe and to interact with the judicial, executive and legislative branches of our government.

    A travel fee will be assessed.
  

  • LJS 3103 - Dispute Resolution (3) F

    This course examines the principles and methods of dispute resolution, including negotiation, mediation, conciliation, arbitration and formal adjudication. Students will be able to describe the advantages and disadvantages of different types of dispute resolution. Using case-study methods, students will be able to analyze and to provide resolution for a variety of disputes using numerous techniques.
  

  • LJS 3203 - Legal Research and Reasoning (3) F, SP, SU

    This course teaches students the fundamentals of legal reasoning through a series of research and writing exercises. Students learn how to use available research resources, including computer databases. Emphasis will be given on improving analytical writing about social issues and legal change.
  

  • LJS 3303 - Influencing Change through Civic Engagement (3) F, SP, SU

    This service-learning course allows students to volunteer with a not-for-profit agency, designed to assist with a societal issue such as homelessness, legal aid for the poor, teen pregnancy or domestic violence. Through class discussions and reflective journaling, students will explore how the law facilitates or inhibits significant social change.

    This course may satisfy the SALT Tier II requirement.
  

  • LJS 3403 - Conflict Management (3) F

    This course provides an understanding of conflict in the context of the people involved and their relationship to each other. It draws from both the fields of psychology and sociology to provide a framework for understanding and assisting those parties to acute conflict, who often end up in the legal system. Cross-cultural conflict, communication in conflict and the psychology of conflict will be explored. Case studies, simulations and role-playing exercises will be utilized.
  

  • LJS 3413 - International Conflict Management (3) SP

    This course explores key questions and concepts in the study of international negotiations and conflict management. Students will learn how different factors and contexts can influence the negotiation process and its outcome. Students will better understand the complexity of conducting international negotiations and mediations by participating in simulations and studying actual cases involving peace and security issues, trade agreements and access to humanitarian aid.
  

  • LJS 3503 - Ethics and the Laws of Compliance (3) F, SP, SU

    This course applies ethical theories, research and practice to the law and justice system. Students will examine the moral dimensions of corporate law, ethical enforcement systems, issues in compliance and a variety of controversial issues associated with the civil and criminal justice systems applicable to business dealings.
  

  • LJS 3513 - The Social Enterprise (3) F

    This course focuses on utilizing entrepreneurial approaches to address global challenges. Socio-legal students will be challenged to think creatively about potential solutions to public challenges; entrepreneurially inclined students will be challenged to analyze rigorously the economic, social and political context that defines entrepreneurial opportunity. All students will design a social enterprise and devise approaches for assessing its impact. Skills developed in the course will enable students to act as effective leaders of change effected both through new ventures and through existing for-profit, nonprofit and government institutions.
  

  • LJS 4103 - Law in the Global Community (3) SU

    This course explores the tensions between a global economy that deliberately seeks to transcend geographic borders and the law which is historically bound by national jurisdictions. This course will analyze the structures, processes and principles of different kinds of legal systems. An international class trip to observe firsthand another country’s legal system is required.
  

  • LJS 4203 - Senior Research Project (3) F, SP, SU

    This capstone course requires students to complete a senior research project under the direction of a faculty member. The project should build upon the service work done in LJS 3303 , allowing the student to influence society through the law and legal change. Students must demonstrate the ability to design a study, conduct a scholarly literature review, review laws and legal precedents, gather and analyze data, present findings and create a law-based solution to the societal issue. Written research reports will be presented at a Law, Justice and Society Symposium open to government and community leaders.

    This course may satisfy the SALT Tier IV requirement.
  

  • LJS 4303 - Special Topics: [Insert Topic] and the Law (3) F, SP

    This course is designed to respond more quickly to the ever-changing issues in the law, justice and society area. It provides the ability to address current issues and other topics. Examples would include classes such as Immigration and the Law, Children and the Law, Women and the Law.

    This course may satisfy the SALT Tier II requirement.
  

  • LJS 4403 - Mediation: Process, Skills and Theory (3) SP

    This course examines the theory, law, and practice related to third party intervention in the resolution of legal disputes. The course explores mediation as a collaborative process of resolving conflict as well as the legislative, ethical and practical constraints on its use. The course equips students with the skills needed to serve in a mediation capacity. There is an emphasis on learning through simulation and role-playing exercises.
  

  • LJS 4413 - Financial Management of the Social Enterprise (3) SP

    This course focuses primarily on the financial management of new social enterprises and established nonprofits, exploring topics such as fundraising, grant writing, revenue generation through the provision of services provided, and capital acquisition. Students, many of whom will not have a background in accounting and finance, will explore the practical business implications gained from financial statements and will learn how to manage the firm’s finances to create the best possibility for long-term success. At the end of the course, they will develop a three year financial plan for a start-up social venture and determine how to garner the resources needed to start the venture.
  

  • LJS 4503 - Evidence and Crime Scene Investigation 3 SP

    This course will help the student fully understand criminal evidence law, the basics of criminal procedure, and the science of criminal investigation.  The course covers forms of evidence, the hearsay rule and its exceptions, examination of witnesses, testimonial privileges, and the concepts of relevancy and materiality.   You will be introduced to the rules of criminal procedure, including the exclusionary rule, searches and seizures, interrogations, and the pretrial identification procedures.  The course will include crime scene investigation methods, including DNA analysis, fingerprint analysis, computer forensics, crash reconstruction, DUI enforcement, terrorism, homicide investigations, crime lab analysis and forensics.

Special Topics/Independent Research in Law, Justice and Society Courses
  

  • LJS 390V - Internship (1-3) F, SP, SU

    This applied learning course allows students to seek a greater understanding of the legal system as an intern in a law-related agency. On-site work hours, written assignments and regular meetings are required. Credit varies according to the number of hours worked during the semester.

    This course may satisfy the SALT Tier III requirement.
  

  • LJS 490V - Independent Study (1-3) Offered upon request

    This course is designed to provide the student with a major or minor from the Institute for Law, Justice and Society the opportunity to pursue independent study or research. Variable credit offered at one, two or three hours according to individual need.

    Prerequisite: permission of program director.

Lipscomb Seminar Courses
  

  • LU 1203 - Lipscomb Experience (3)

    This introduction to university-level critical thinking and cultural engagement is required during the first semester at Lipscomb for all first-year students. Discussion-oriented, the Lipscomb Experience introduces students to the intellectual endeavor of liberal arts education from a Christian perspective in small group settings designed to develop mentoring relationships, to provoke important questions, and to facilitate thoughtful discussion. While Lipscomb Experience courses engage unique topics examined from multiple perspectives, each course also introduces students to a common set of transferrable skills. The course facilitates student engagement with fellow students, the university, and the local and global community; essential college-level research and information literacy skills; and the habits of rigorous study, intellectual growth, and lifelong learning. Students may not withdraw from the course unless they are withdrawing from the university. This course is a LIGHT-designated course and may satisfy the SALT Tier II requirement. Instructors may assign a grade of “NC” (no credit) to diligent student who nevertheless fail to earn a “C.” However, instructors reserve the right to assign an “F” when, in their opinion, students do not demonstrate satisfactory effort. Students who do not earn a “C” in LU 1203 must retake the course the subsequent spring semester. No AP, CLEP, or “Dual Enrollment” credit is accepted for this course./

Management Courses
  

  • ENT 3453 - Principles of Social Entrepreneurship 3 On Demand

    This course will introduce students to the concepts, principles, and practices of social entrepreneurship. Students will study local and global social issues while learning how entrepreneurship and business can play a role in addressing these issues through sustainable solutions.  This class will offer both training in the classroom and hands on experience outside the classroom through the creation of small social enterprises that will be launched in teams and run during the semester by students.

    College
    BusinessDepartment
    Management, Entrepreneurship and Marketing
  

  • MG 2013 - Business Statistics (3) F, SP, SU

    The purpose of this course is to cover the fundamentals and primary methods of statistical inference. Topics include statistical applications in business, summarizing data by tabular and graphical presentations, descriptive methods, probability theory, probability distributions, sampling distributions, interval estimation, hypothesis testing single and two sample tests, simple regression and correlation, and multiple regression. Emphasis is on problem solving, applications and interpretation of results.

    Prerequisites: MA 1113  , MA 1123 , MA 1135 , MA 1314  or MA 2053 .
  

  • MG 3403 - Servant Leadership (3) F, SP, SU

    This course blends servant leadership theory with practice. Through a required weekend retreat and active participation in service-learning projects, students will demonstrate the key dimensions of servant leadership. Students will explore the biblical underpinnings of popular best seller business books. Guest speakers, such as well-known entrepreneurs and executives, will discuss their integration of faith and service in the workplace.

    This course may satisfy the SALT Tier II requirement.
  

  • MG 3503 - Principles of Management (3) F, SP, SU

    A survey of the basic principles involved in the effective management of a business enterprise which includes planning, organizing, coordinating and controlling. Designated sections will fulfill a Bible requirement or SALT Tier II requirement.
  

  • MG 3613 - Legal Aspects of Business I (3) F, SP, SU

    History of legal development, organization of courts and administrative agencies and legal principles involved in the law of agency, including: bailment, bankruptcy, carriers, contracts, corporations, commercial paper, creditor rights, property, mortgages and liens, insurance, partnerships, sales, crimes, torts, trusts and estates.

    Prerequisite: Advanced standing. Should be taken in sequence.
  

  • MG 3803 - U.S. Business, Culture and Travel to [insert destination] (3)

    The course gives learners the opportunity to travel to major business center(s) in the United States, gaining exposure to a business environment not present in Middle Tennessee. Attention will be given to various business segments, trends, governing/advising bodies, cultural influences, political issues, marketing and service strategies, management approaches, and other factors impacting the transaction of business in the chosen destination. Domestic trip participation is required.
  

  • MG 3913 - Introduction to US Health Care System (3) Offered on demand

    This course will introduce students to the exciting world of health care. The course will expose students to the various organizations and services that comprise the current health care delivery system in the United States and give the students an understanding of how these various organizations and services come together in an effort to improve and enhance the health of communities and this nation as a whole. Students will explore how the various providers and organizations within the delivery system function and learn of opportunities that may be available for them to pursue in the future. Finally, students will contemplate current issues and ethical dilemmas in health care and begin to explore creative solutions to these daunting issues.
  

  • MG 4203 - Training and Development (3) SP

    This course examines training and development in organizations. Emphasis is placed on conducting organization and learner analysis and design, development, implementation and evaluation of the training and development process.

    Prerequisite: MG 4453 .
  

  • MG 4403 - Organizational Behavior: Global Perspectives (3) F, SP

    This course focuses on understanding human behavior, primarily in an organizational context, with the applied purpose of helping the student to become a more effective manager, leader, team member and organizational member in a global setting. Particular emphasis will be given to juxtaposing domestic organizational culture against multiple national and ethnic cultures. In doing so, both the prominent U.S. perspective on the topical areas and the perspectives of other international theorists will be explored.

    Prerequisite: MG 3503 .
    This course may satisfy the SALT Tier II requirement.
  

  • MG 4453 - Human Resource Management (3) F, SP, SU

    The methods and techniques of personnel management will be examined. Emphasis is placed upon proper procedures in recruitment, selection, motivation, promotion, training, performance evaluation and compensation. An in-depth study of legal aspects of managing people is also covered.

    Prerequisite: MG 3503 .
    This course may satisfy the SALT Tier II requirement.
  

  • MG 4653 - Compensation (3) F

    A course designed to explore the theory and practice of compensation and reward systems in organizations. Analysis of compensation strategy, structures and competitiveness as well as legal issues in compensation will be addressed.

    Prerequisites: MG 4453 .
  

  • MG 4753 - Recruitment, Selection and Retention (3) SP

    A course designed to explore the theory and practice of staffing and retention of human resources in organizations. Focus is on recruitment, selection and retention of employees in complex organizational environments. Legal issues relating to staffing will also be addressed.

    Prerequisites: MG 4453 .
  

  • MG 4803 - Global Business, Culture and Travel to [insert destination] (3)

    This course gives learners international business exposure and a unique cultural experience with an opportunity to encounter first-hand a global business environment including various business segments, trends, governing/advising bodies, cultural influences, political issues, marketing and service strategies, management approaches and other factors impacting the transaction of business in the chosen destination. International trip participation is required.

Special Topics/Independent Research in Management Courses
  

  • MG 4Xn3 - Special Topics in [Insert Area] (3)

    This course is designed to quickly respond to ever-changing demands of business by housing one time course offerings that will not likely be frequently repeated. Examples would include classes such as labor relations and collective bargaining, negotiation and conflict management, and family enterprising.
  

  • MG 390V - Internship in Management (1-10) F, SP, SU

    Prerequisite: Permission of professor in charge and academic chair and junior or senior standing.
    Repeatable for a maximum of six hours.
  

  • MG 401V - Independent Study in Management (1-3) F, SP, SU

    Independent research of primary and secondary data in a selected topic, topic title to be approved by major professor.

    Prerequisites: Advanced standing, proven research ability and approval of academic chair.
    Repeatable for a maximum of six hours.

Marketing Courses
  

  • MK 3403 - Strategic Internet Marketing (3) F, SP

    In this course students learn to use the Internet as a strategic and operational marketing tool. Working hands-on and in teams, students will gain a first person perspective to modern Internet marketing. Topics covered include: Website design and creation, competitive analysis, SEO and SEM, content marketing, branding and strategy, social media, advertising, analytics, customer engagement and various online business models.
  

  • MK 3453 - Social Media Marketing 3 F SP
  

  • MK 3503 - Principles of Marketing (3) F, SP, SU

    A general survey of the marketing function of the American business community, including an analysis of the roles, methods, costs and problems of the farmer, manufacturer, wholesaler, broker, retailer and other middlemen in entrepreneurship.

    Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
  

  • MK 3533 - Marketing Management (3) F, SP

    This course will focus on the internal organizational issues and tasks of a firm related to marketing, including product creation and development, branding, managing and coordinating marketing efforts at a firm between product development, marketing, sales, and customer support teams.

    Prerequisite: MK 3503  with a grade of “C” or above.
  

  • MK 3543 - Professional Relationships Marketing (3) F, SP

    This course covers the fundamentals of selling, sales theory, sales techniques and sales role playing. The personal qualifications required for effective selling are reviewed. Students are required to give sales presentations.

    Prerequisite: MK 3503  with a grade of “C” or above.
  

  • MK 3553 - Promotional Strategy (3) F, SP

    Analysis of the uses of various promotions in formulating an overall consumer communication strategy. Topics include advertising, publicity and sales promotion, creative strategies, evaluation of results and the advantages and disadvantages of differing types of media and vehicles in reaching the target audience.  Last offered Spring, 2018.

    Prerequisite: MK 3503  with a grade of “C” or above.
  

  • MK 3573 - Consumer Behavior (3) F, SP

    A study of the influence of social and psychological factors upon the behavior of buyers. Topics include the consumer decision process and how it impacts marketing strategy.  Last offered Spring, 2018.

    Prerequisite: MK 3503  with a grade of “C” or above.
  

  • MK 3733 - Marketing Strategy 3 F, SP

    This course will focus on the external environment related to marketing, including customer segmentation and consumer behavior, promotional strategies, internet marketing, advertising, public relations, competition, pricing, and using data to drive marketing decisions.  First offered Fall, 2018.

    MK3503
  

  • MK 3753 - Global Marketing (3) SP

    A study of marketing practices in companies operating globally with emphasis on the economic, political and cultural differences among nations. Topics include strategic planning and organizing for international marketing - including pricing, product, promotion and distribution practices.  Last offered Spring, 2018.

    Prerequisites: MK 3503  with a grade of “C” or above.
  

  • MK 3803 - U.S. Business, Culture and Travel to [insert destination] (3)

    The course gives learners the opportunity to travel to major business center(s) in the United States, gaining exposure to a business environment not present in Middle Tennessee. Attention will be given to various business segments, trends, governing/advising bodies, cultural influences, political issues, marketing and service strategies, management approaches, financial institutions, money and capital centers and other factors impacting the transaction of business in the chosen destination. Domestic trip participation is required.

    Prerequisite: MK 3503  with a grade of “C” or above.
  

  • MK 4533 - Marketing Research and Plans 3 F, SP

    This course is the capstone course for the marketing degree. It will integrate topics from prior courses and help students understand, collect, and use marketing research to create a comprehensive marketing plan for a client company.  First offered Fall, 2018.

    MK3533, MK3733
  

  • MK 4563 - Marketing Research (3) F

    A study of research methods and techniques applicable to problem solving in marketing. Topics include the planning and execution of market research projects, primary and secondary data collection, use of statistical methods, questionnaire design, interview methods, sampling tabulation and report writing. Last offered Spring, 2018.

    Prerequisites: MK 3503 , MG 2013  with a grade of “C” or above.
  

  • MK 4583 - Advanced Professional Selling (3) Offered on Demand

    This course introduces advanced topics in selling, including relationship management, negotiation, team selling, time and territory management, customer incentives, the business environment, developing sales presentations and effective closing techniques. Role play and video-taped presentations will be a major part of the course.
  

  • MK 4803 - Global Business, Culture and Travel to [insert destination] (3)

    This course gives learners international business exposure and a unique cultural experience with an opportunity to encounter first-hand a global business environment including various business segments, trends, governing/advising bodies, cultural influences, political issues, marketing and service strategies, management approaches and other factors impacting the transaction of business in the chosen destination. International trip participation is required.

    Prerequisite: MK 3503  with a grade of “C” or above.

Special Topics/Independent Research in Marketing Courses
  

  • MK 45x3 - Special Topics in Marketing (3) F, SP

    This course covers a variety of topics not covered, or only lightly covered, in other marketing courses. Examples of topics that may be included are: e-commerce, relationship marketing, service marketing and business-to-business marketing. Students are expected to complete reading assignments in the various topics and to participate in discussions in a seminar atmosphere.

    Prerequisite: MK 3503  with a grade of “C” or above.
  

  • MK 390V - Internship in Marketing (1-10) F, SP, SU

    Prerequisites: Permission of professor in charge and/or academic chair prior to registration, junior or senior standing and MK 3503  with a grade of “C” or above.
  

  • MK 401V - Independent Study in Marketing (1-3) F, SP, SU

    Independent research using primary and secondary data in a selected topic; topic title to be approved by major professor and/or academic chair; paper to be kept on file.

    Prerequisites: Advanced standing, proven research ability and approval of departmental staff prior to registration. MK 3503  with a grade of “C” or above.
    Course may be repeated. Repeatable for a maximum of six hours.

Mathematics Courses
  

  • MA 1020 - Introductory Algebra (3 non-credit hours) F

    A review of high school algebra that includes a review of real numbers, equations, inequalities, problem solving, graphing, polynomials, factoring, and systems of equations. Students who score below 15 on the ACT or 360 on the SAT in math will be required to take this course. This is a developmental non-credit course. See section on developmental non-credit courses.
  

  • MA 1030 - Intermediate Algebra (3 non-credit hours) F, SP, SU

    A review of high school algebra that includes factoring, inequalities and problem solving, rational expressions, functions, exponents and radicals, and quadratic equations and functions. This is a developmental non-credit course. See section on developmental non-credit courses.

    Prerequisite: At least a 15 ACT (or 360 SAT) math score or MA 1020  with a minimum grade of “C.”
  

  • MA 1043 - Survey of the Fundamentals of Mathematics (3) F, SP, SU

    Mathematics 1043 cannot be used as a prerequisite or as a substitute for college algebra. Topics covered are problem solving, logic, numeration systems, metric systems, basic concepts of number theory and algebra, sequences, series, and financial mathematics. Required of most students who plan to teach. See education section of this catalog. This course does not meet the prerequisite requirement for College Algebra.

    Prerequisite: At least a 19 ACT (or 460 SAT) math score or MA 1030  with a minimum grade of “C.”
  

  • MA 1053 - Survey of Algebra and Statistics (3) F, SP, SU

    Topics from statistics include probability, sampling techniques, tables and graphs used to represent data, descriptive statistics, and probability distributions including the normal distribution. Required of all K-8 education students. This course does not satisfy specific program requirements of College Algebra (MA 1113 ) or Elementary Statistics (MA 2183 ). (It is recommended that students with a grade of “C” or higher in MA 1113  complete MA 2183  to fulfill state knowledge and skills requirements in these two concept areas.) This course does not meet the prerequisite requirement for College Algebra.

    Prerequisite: At least a 19 ACT (or 460 SAT) math score or MA 1030  with a minimum grade of “C.”
  

  • MA 1113 - College Algebra (3) F, SP, SU

    Functions and graphs; exponential and logarithmic functions; systems of equations and inequalities; sequences, series, and probability.

    Prerequisites: two years of high school algebra and at least a 21 ACT (or 500 SAT) math score, or MA 1030  with a minimum grade of “C.”
  

  • MA 1123 - Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry (3) F, SP, SU

    The trigonometric and circular functions; trigonometric analysis; analytical geometry of the plane and three space including the conic sections, rotation of axes, polar coordinates, polar equations of conics, plane curves and parametric equations.

    Prerequisites: two years of high school algebra and at least a 26 ACT (or 590 SAT) math score, or MA 1113  with a minimum grade of “C.”
  

  • MA 1135 - College Precalculus (5) F

    Functions and graphs; exponential and logarithmic functions; systems of equations and inequalities; sequences and series; trigonometric and circular functions; trigonometric analysis.

    Prerequisites: two years of high school algebra and at least 24 ACT (or 550 SAT).
  

  • MA 1141 - Problem Solving (1) SP

    This course will cover various problem-solving techniques using classical and non-traditional methods. The students will work various problems using these techniques. Some of the methods are: drawings, systematic lists, elimination, matrix logic, patterns, guess and check, physical representations, Venn diagrams, units and algebra.

    Prerequisite: MA 1043  or higher.
  

  • MA 1314 - Calculus I (4) F, SP, SU

    Functions and limits, differentiation of polynomial and trigonometric functions, applications of the derivative, antidifferentiation, the definite integral, transcendental functions, and numerical methods.

    Prerequisite: MA 1123  with a minimum grade of “C,” or MA 1135  with a minimum grade of “C”; or a semester of high school trigonometry and at least a 26 ACT (or 590 SAT) math score.
  

  • MA 2000 - Math Lab Tutoring (0) F, SP

    Tutoring in the university’s math lab two hours per week. Payment will be provided, but the number of tutors allowed each semester will be limited. Required of all Math teaching majors for a minimum of four semesters. Required of all regular math majors for a minimum of two semesters.

    Prerequisite: MA 2314  

     
 

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