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Course Descriptions

 

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 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 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 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. No AP, CLEP, or “Dual Enrollment” credit is accepted for this course./

Lipscomb Seminar: Literature Courses
  

  • LULT 2203 - Introduction to African American Studies 3

    This course will introduce students to the broad and dynamic discipline of African American Studies. It will examine significant aspects of the history of African Americans with particular emphasis on the evolution and development of black communities from Africa to enslavement to the present.  As is consistent with the interdisciplinary nature of African American Studies, the course will survey the black experience from a number of perspectives, including religion, history, politics, literature, sociology and psychology.

Lipscomb Seminar: Social Science Courses
  

  • LUSS 2093 - Impact of Internet Technologies on Society (3) F, SP

    This course explores Internet technologies such as social media, streaming services, surveillance, crowd sourcing, virtual/augmented reality and global connectedness. The role of governments, corporations, and research & development entities in the spread of Internet technologies is investigated. The social aspect of the Internet is also explored, including analysis of trends in usage, dangers that have been spawned by global use, as well as ethical issues arising from democratic access to world-wide communication.

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 3503 - Leading and Managing People (3) F, SP, SU

    People are considered the most important resource in every organization. In this course, students will learn to use their leadership/management skills, knowledge of organizational structures and cultures, and human resource systems to maximize talent at the individual, group, and organizational levels, thus aiding in the accomplishment of organizational success.

    Prerequisite:  Sophomore standing
  

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

    The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop and demonstrate a working knowledge of and the ability to analyze issues of law applied to applicable facts for the following topics:  sources of law, courts and procedure, crimes, torts, contract formation and enforcement, general commercial law principles, agency formation and termination, and formation and operation of entities, including partnerships, limited liability companies and corporations.  Students will also learn to apply ethical principles to legal problems, as well as develop an understanding of current technologies used in research and analysis.

    Prerequisite: Sophomore standing
  

  • 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 3923 - Health Care Administration and Management (3) Offered on demand

    This course studies organization theory, behavior and management applied to health-care organizations. Topics include leadership, conflict, organization structure, work groups, coordination, work design, communication, power, politics, change, strategy and performance effectiveness. 

    Sophomore standing
  

  • MG 3933 - Health Care Finance (3) Offered on demand

    This class will provide students with an overview of accounting and financial concepts within the context of a health care organization. Students will discover the unique characteristics of health care finance and learn how accounting and finance play a central role in the operations and financial viability of a health care entity. This course will also cover multiple methods to monitor, analyze and improve the effectiveness and performance of a health care organization’s financial performance. 

    Sophomore standing
  

  • MG 4253 - Project Management (3)

    Core concepts of project management based on processes of initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing projects in keeping with the project management Book of Knowledge. Topics include project proposals.

    Sophomore standing.
  

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

    Whereas skills in finance, accounting, marketing, operations, and strategy are critical for organizational success, the ability to manage the people and groups within an organization is equally important. Through your career, you will depend on others to accomplish tasks and projects. You will work for other people, with other people, and supervise other people. This course will help you understand how people and groups in organizations behave, react, and interpret events. It also defines the role of organizational systems, structures, and processes in shaping behavior, and provides a foundation for the effective management of people through individual motivation, team performance, and organizational structure. Drawing from fields including management, anthropology, sociology, information technology, ethics, economics, and psychology, an understanding of OB is essential for managers responsible for mobilizing employees to executive an organization’s strategy and creating a competitive advantage in the market.

    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. Will not be taught after the 2020-2021 academic year.

    Prerequisites: MG 3503  .
  

  • 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

    The MG internship provides students with direct experience in one or more management functions of a business. The internship activities experienced should significantly match the managerial functions and activities of the management major concentration chosen by the student. Interns are expected to develop and achieve workplace goals in a firm/professional work setting, create reports/reflection papers and a portfolio of materials that demonstrate the ability to see the application of classroom materials in a workplace setting, use the CoB chosen virtues and values of Jesus to evaluate the presence/absence of those values in the business at present and to recommend how adopting them or more fully implementing them would benefit the firm, and effectively critique the activities of the firm and make logical and useful observations of what the firm is doing well and where it could be doing better in its management activities.

    An internship that earns credit of at least 3 hours is needed to meet the internship requirement for Management majors.

    Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing AND MG 3503   with a grade of “C” or higher.
    Repeatable for a maximum of 10 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 - Internet and Social Media Marketing (3) F, SP

    In this course, students learn to use the Internet and social media as strategic and operational marketing tools. Working hands-on and in terms, students will gain a first person perspective. Topics include website design and creation, competitive analysis, SEO and SEM, content creation and marketing, branding and strategy, social medial strategy and networks, campaign creation, advertising, analytics, and customer engagement.
  

  • MK 3453 - Social Media Marketing (3) F, SP

    This is a hands-on, team-based course on social media. It provides students with a first person perspective to Social Media Marketing. Topics covered include: Social Media Strategy and Networks, Content Creation, Social Media Campaign Creation, Launch, Advertising, and Measurement.
  

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

    A survey of marketing concepts and practices central to creating, delivering, and communicating an organization’s value proposition.  Curriculum is designed to build reflective thinking skills by examining course material alongside the marketing practices of various organizations. 

    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 - Sales and 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 3733 - Marketing Strategy and Plans (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. 

    MK 3503  
  

  • 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 Consumer Behavior (3) F, SP

    This course is the capstone course for the marketing major. By looking at multiple sources of secondary data and collecting and analyzing multiple forms of primary data, students will address marketing problems. Additional emphasis is placed on consumer psychology, patterns, and intentions through reviewing research studies and use of established marketing scales. 

    MK 3503  and (MA 2183  or MG 3013). Senior standing.
  

  • MK 4583 - Advanced Sales Skills (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 4603 - Sales Management (3)

    An introductory course to sales force management designed to give a basic understanding of sales management principles used by businesses and organizations and how sales managers fit into the operation of sales departments and our overall marketing system. The formulation, implementation, evaluation, and control of sales programs are the main topics discussed.

    MK 3503  , MK 3543  
  

  • 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

    The Marketing internship provides students with direct experience in one or more marketing functions of a business. The internship activities experienced should significantly match the marketing functions and activities of the marketing major concentration chosen by the student. Interns are expected to develop and achieve workplace goals in a firm/professional work setting, create reports/reflection papers and a portfolio of materials that demonstrate the ability to see the application of classroom materials in a workplace setting, use the CoB chosen virtues and values of Jesus to evaluate the presence/absence of those values in the business at present and to recommend how adopting them or more fully implementing them would benefit the firm, and effectively critique the activities of the firm and make logical and useful observations of what the firm is doing well and where it could be doing better in its marketing activities.

    An internship that earns credit of at least 3 hours is needed to meet the internship requirement for Marketing majors.

    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.
    Repeatable for a maximum of 10 hours.
  

  • 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 400 SAT or 8 CLT) math score, or at least a score of 10 on the Lipscomb Math Placement Test 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 500 SAT or 18 CLT) math score, or a score of at least 15 on Lipscomb’s Math Placement Test or MA 1030  with a minimum grade of “C.”
  

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

    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 500 SAT or 18 CLT) math score, or a score of at least 15 on Lipscomb’s Math Placement Test 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 530 SAT or 19 CLT) math score, or a score of at least 16 on Lipscomb’s Math Placement Test 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 620 SAT or 25 CLT) math score or score at least a 30 on Lipscomb’s Math Placement Test, 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, trigonometric and circular functions; trigonometric analysis, conic sections and parametric equations.

    Prerequisites: two years of high school algebra and at least 24 ACT (or 580 SAT or 21 CLT) or a score of at least 23 on Lipscomb’s Math Placement Test.
  

  • MA 1141 - Problem Solving (1) SP Offered odd-numbered years

    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 L’Hopital’s rule.

    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 620 SAT or 25 CLT) math score or a semester of high school trigonometry and at least a score of 30 on Lipscomb’s Math Placement Test.
  

  • 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  

     
  

  • MA 2053 - Survey of Calculus (3) F

    This course includes topics from integral and differential calculus that involve polynomials, exponential and logarithmic functions. No trigonometric functions are used. The course does not count toward a math major or minor nor toward the add-on secondary teaching endorsements in mathematics. The course will not serve as a prerequisite for MA 2314 .

    Prerequisite: MA 1113  or MA 1135  with a grade of “C” or better or at least a 23 ACT (or 560 SAT or CLT 20) math score.

     
  

  • MA 2103 - Discrete Mathematics (3) F, SP, SU

    Introduction to the mathematics of computer science, including functions, relations, trees, counting, sets, logic and computability.

    Prerequisite: MA 1113  or MA 1135 with a minimum grade of “C” or at least a 23 ACT (or 560 SAT or 20 CLT) math score.
  

  • MA 2183 - Elementary Statistics (3) F, SP, SU

    Data collection and presentation; measures of central tendency and variability; discrete and continuous probability distributions; confidence intervals; hypothesis testing; analysis of variance; regression.

    Prerequisite: MA 1113  or MA 1135   with a minimum grade of “C,” or at least a 23 ACT (or 560 SAT or 20 CLT) math score or at least a score of 30 on Lipscomb’s Math Placement Test.
    CS 1041  strongly recommended.
  

  • MA 2314 - Calculus II (4) F, SP, SU

    Applications of integration, techniques of integration, improper integrals, numerical methods, conics, polar coordinates, infinite series and parametric equations.

    Prerequisite: MA 1314  with a minimum grade of “C” or at least a 3 on the Calculus AB advanced placement exam.
  

  • MA 2324 - Calculus III (4) F, SP, SU

    Plane and space vectors, multivariable differentiation and integration, directional derivatives, gradients, extremes and vector calculus (including line integrals, Green’s theorem, surface integrals, Gauss’ theorem, and Stokes’ theorem).

    Prerequisite: MA 2314  with a minimum grade of “C” or a 5 on the Advanced Placement Calculus BC exam.
  

  • MA 2903 - Logic, Proof, and Mathematical Modeling (3) SP

    Introduction to higher mathematical thinking, including the study of sets, basic logic, proof techniques and mathematical modeling.

    Prerequisite: MA 1314  with a minimum grade of “C.”
  

  • MA 3053 - Survey of Geometry (3) F, SP, SU

    Both formal and informal methods are used to examine the basic concepts of Euclidean geometry (angles, triangles, circles, parallel lines, polygons, and right-triangle trigonometry). Required of all students seeking K-8 certification. It does not satisfy mathematics major or minor requirements or secondary certification requirements.

    Prerequisites: MA 1043  with a minimum grade of “C” and either MA 1053  or MA 1113  with a minimum grade of “C.”
  

  • MA 3123 - Mathematical Theory of Statistics (3) F, SP

    Probability theory; binomial, hypergeometric, Poisson, normal, gamma, t, F, chi square, and bivariate normal distributions; estimation and hypothesis testing theory with applications to means, proportions, variances, and correlation; computer applications using the Minitab statistical program. Two lecture hours plus two lab/ recitation hours per week.

    Prerequisite: MA 2314  with a minimum grade of “C.”
  

  • MA 3133 - Differential Equations (3) F, SP

    The solution of differential equations of first order and first degree (with applications); linear differential equations of higher order (with applications); Laplace transform methods; solutions by series.

    Prerequisite: MA 2314  with a minimum grade of “C.”
  

  • MA 3213 - Linear Algebra (3) F, SP

    Vector spaces; matrices; linear transformations; determinants; systems of equations; inner products; eigenvalues and eigenvectors; applications to differential equations.

    Prerequisite: MA 2103  or MA 2903  with a minimum grade of “C” or by permission of the instructor.
  

  • MA 4023 - History of Mathematics (3) SP Offered even-numbered years

    Survey of the historical developments and achievements in mathematics from ancient civilizations to the modern era with emphasis on its integral role in the development of civilization. Required of all mathematics teaching majors. Writing assignments are required.

    Prerequisite: MA 2314  or consent of instructor.
  

  • MA 4113 - Abstract Algebra (3) F Offered even-numbered years

    The integers; groups; rings; integral domains; fields; polynomials.

    Prerequisite: MA 3213  with a minimum grade of “C” or by permission of the instructor. 
  

  • MA 4153 - Introduction to Higher Geometry (3) F Offered odd-numbered years

    Advanced Euclidean Geometry. Includes nine-point circle, Ceva’s Theorem, Euler Line, Menelaus’ Theorem, congruence, and similarity.

    Prerequisite: MA 2903  with a minimum grade of “C.”
  

  • MA 4213 - Advanced Calculus (3) F Offered even-numbered years

    The real numbers; calculus of functions of one variable; sequences and series of functions.

    Prerequisites: MA 2324  and MA 2903  with minimum grade of “C.”
  

  • MA 4303 - Numerical Analysis (3) SP

    Topics include: numerical differentiation and integration, initial-value problems for ordinary differential equations, direct methods for solving linear systems, iterative techniques in matrix algebra, and approximation of eigenvalues. Computer solution of problems required.

    Prerequisites: MA 2324 , MA 3133  with minimum grade of “C.”
  

  • MA 4403 - Advanced Applied Mathematics (3) F

    Fourier analysis; partial differential equations, complex variables and integration; and (time permitting) line integrals and applications

    MA 3133
  

  • MA 4903 - Advanced Topics: (3) Offered on demand

    Selected topics from the field of mathematics are offered. The course may be either lecture or proof-oriented depending upon the topic selected. Represents an in-depth approach to a specific area of mathematics. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite: MA 2903  or MA 3133 with minimum grade of “C” 
  

  • MA 4913 - Methods of Teaching Secondary Mathematics (3) SP

    The course will include experience in methods of teaching secondary mathematics, exposure to
    current trends in education, and philosophy of mathematics education. A review of secondary
    mathematics, undergraduate mathematics, and problem solving is included.
     

    Prerequisites: MA 2103 , MA 2324 , MA 3213  and MA 3123    with a minimum grade of “C.”
  

  • MA 4992 - Senior Seminar (2) SP

    A review of undergraduate mathematics including practice in problem solving.

Special Topics/Independent Research in Mathematics Courses
  

  • MA 480V - Independent Study (1, 2, or 3)

    May be taken only with the approval of the mathematics faculty. Offered only to math majors who want to study a math course not in the catalog.

    Prerequisite: junior standing.

Mechanical Engineering Courses
  

  • ME 2013 - Survey of Mechanical Engineering (3) F

    An overview in the basic principles of engineering mechanics from statics, dynamics and strength of materials. This includes both static and dynamic force systems and equilibrium, area and mass properties, and general concepts in stress and strain.

    Prerequisite: PH 2414 .
    Lecture, 3 hours.
  

  • ME 2053 - Principles of Mechanical Engineering Design (3) F

    Students will deepen their understanding of engineering design through project-based and team-based design experiences. Previously learned skills of computational tools will be used to construct mathematical models of mechanical parts and systems. Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools will also be delivered in the course.

    Prerequisites:  ME 2513 , PH 2414 , MA 2314  all with a minimum grade of “C”.
    Lecture, 3 hours;
  

  • ME 2113 - Statics (3) F

    Studies in the principles of statics, force systems and equilibrium analysis of structures, friction, centroids and center of gravity, and moments of inertia.

    Prerequisite: PH 2414  with a minimum grade of “C.”
    Corequisite: MA 2314 .
    Lecture, 3 hours.
  

  • ME 2123 - Dynamics (3) SP

    Studies in the principles of dynamics, rectilinear translation, curvilinear translation, rotation, plane motion, work and energy, and impulse and momentum.

    Prerequisite: ME 2113 , MA 2314 , both with a minimum grade of “C.”
    Lecture, 3 hours.
  

  • ME 2513 - Mechanical Engineering Computer Applications (3) SP

    Introduction to the use of computational tools in mechanical engineering. Students will use MATLAB and other tools as appropriate to his or her area of study.

    Prerequisites: MA 1135  or higher, ENGR 1113 , both with a minimum grade of “C.”
    Lecture, 3 hours.
  

  • ME 3113 - Strength of Materials (3) SP

    Studies in the principles of stress, strain, torque, bending moment, Hooke’s law, torsion, shear and moment diagrams, beam theory, columns, and shafts.

    Prerequisite: ME 2113 , MA 2314 , both with a minimum grade of “C.”
    Lecture, 3 hours.
  

  • ME 3213 - Instrumentation and Measurement (3) SP

    A survey of common measurement systems that are of importance to a mechanical engineer such as displacement, velocity, acceleration, pressure, flow, temperature, force, torque, and strain. Introduction to digital data acquisition systems for electronic measurements. Use of statistical analysis for experiment design and error analysis.

    Prerequisites: EECE 2013 , ME 3113 , ME 3613  all with a minimum grade of “C”.
    Lecture: 2 hours
    Laboratory: 3 hours
  

  • ME 3313 - Mechanical Vibrations (3) SP

    Theory of vibrations; free and forced, damped and undamped vibrations, one and two degree of freedom systems, and computer-aided simulations. Introduction to continuous systems.

    Prerequisites: ME 2123 , ME 2053 , MA 3133  all with a minimum grade of “C.”
    Lecture, 3 hours.
  

  • ME 3413 - Dynamics of Machinery (3) SP

    A study of kinematic analysis of plane mechanism linkages, analysis and synthesis of cam-follower mechanisms, and gear trains. An introduction to the synthesis of planar mechanisms-linkages, static and dynamic force and torque analysis of plane mechanisms with balancing using the computer.

    Prerequisites: ME 2123 , ME 2053  both with a minimum grade of “C.”
    Lecture, 3 hours.
  

  • ME 3443 - Engineering Materials (3) F

    An introduction to the structure and behavior of modern engineering materials. Explores the relationship between the atomic, microscopic and macroscopic structure of materials and their mechanical, thermal and failure properties.

    Prerequisites: ME 3113 , CM 1113 /CM 1211  all with a minimum grade of “C.”
    Lecture, 3 hours.
  

  • ME 3613 - Fluid Mechanics (3) F

    A study of fundamentals of fluid flow; fluid statics; systems and control volumes; continuity, momentum, and energy equations; dynamic similitude; flow in pipes and channels; and flow measurements.

    Prerequisites: MA 2324 , ME 2123  both with a minimum grade of “C.”
    Corequisite: ME 3703 .
    Lecture, 3 hours.
  

  • ME 3703 - Thermodynamics (3) F

    Course topics include: concepts, models and laws; energy and the first law; properties and state; energy analysis of thermodynamics systems; entropy and the second law; conventional power and refrigeration cycles.

    Prerequisites: CM 1113 /CM 1211 , MA 2324 , PH 2414  all with a minimum grade of “C.”
    Lecture, 3 hours.
    Same as PH 3703 .
  

  • ME 3803 - Heat Transfer (3) SP

    A study of single and multidimensional steady-state and transient heat conduction, the role of convection for internal and external forced flows and in buoyancy-driven flow, and thermal radiation processes and properties.

    Prerequisites: ME 2513 , ME 3613  , ME 3703  , MA 3133   all with a minimum grade of “C.”
  

  • ME 3812 - Advance Computer-Aided Design (2) Offered on demand

    Advanced topics in computer aided design and analysis, including assemblies, drawings, and kinematic analysis using SolidWorks.

    Corequisite: ME 3413 .
    Lecture/laboratory, 3 hours.
  

  • ME 4123 - Advanced Mechanics of Materials (3) F Offered on demand

    A study of advanced topics, fracture mechanics, fatigue and life prediction, elastic support, non-circular shafts, curved beams, thick-walled cylinders, an introduction to plates, and thin shells of revolution.

    Prerequisites: ME 3113 , MA 3133  both with a minimum grade of “C.”
    Lecture, 3 hours.
  

  • ME 4223 - Design of Pressure Systems (3) Offered on demand

    Course topics include design of pressure vessels and piping systems for stress and deflection. Emphasis will be on the use of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes as well as the ASTM piping codes.

    Prerequisites: ME 3113  with a minimum grade of “C.”
    Lecture, 3 hours.
  

  • ME 4303 - Computational Methods in Mechanics (3) F

    A study of matrix formulation and modern numerical methods used in the analysis of engineering programs and the application of the finite element method in solid mechanics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics. Topics include the formulation of rod, beam, plane stress/strain, 2-D heat transfer, and other basic elements along with modeling techniques and error analysis.

    Prerequisites: ME 3313 , ME 3803  both with a minimum grade of “C.”
    Lecture, 3 hours.
  

  • ME 4423 - Design of Machine Elements (3) F

    This course equips the student with a working knowledge of components commonly found in mechanical systems. The student will learn the skills necessary to properly design and select components based on function, loading, and wear characteristics using modern techniques and computer tools.

    Prerequisite: EN 3143 , ME 3113 , ME 3413  both with a minimum grade of “C.”
    Lecture, 3 hours.
  

  • ME 4513 - Design of Thermal-Fluid Systems (3) F

    This course equips the student with a working knowledge of components commonly found in thermal-fluid systems. Examples are drawn from power generation, environmental control and industrial processes. Students work on group projects for integration of these components in the design of thermal systems.

    Prerequisites: EN 3143  and ME 3803  all with a minimum grade of “C.”
    Lecture, 3 hours.
 

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