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2014-2015 Graduate Catalog 
    
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Graduate Courses


 
  
  • ME 740 - Advanced Dynamics


    Credits 3

    Applications of Lagrangian and Newtonian mechanics to mechanical systems. Includes kinematics, moving reference frames, rigid body dynamics, oscillations and mode forms, and gyroscopic effects.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate Standing or Instructor Consent

  
  • ME 741 - Energy and Variational Methods in Applied Mechanics I


    Credits 3

    Governing equations of mechanics, energy and variational principles, variational methods of approximation, theory of elasticity, material laws, work and energy, beam theory, finite element method, structural systems.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate Standing or Instructor Consent

  
  • ME 742 - Energy and Variational Methods in Applied Mechanics II


    Credits 3

    Theoretical principles for solving solid mechanics problems. Direct continuation of ME 741. Topics covered include: computational solution methods to governing equations, free vibration and forced response of elastic systems, stability analysis, solution methods to governing equations, free vibration and forced response of elastic systems, stability analysis, solution methods for beams, plates, and structural systems.

    Prerequisites
    ME 741

  
  • ME 743 - Applied Dynamic Finite Element Analysis


    Credits 3

    Overview of the development of dynamic computational analysis, software description, modeling techniques, symmetry and boundary conditions, initial conditions, contact algorithms, wave propagation, material behavior, implicit analysis, damping, mass scaling, mesh adaptation, element selection, hourglassing, postprocessing, output control, restarts, parallel processing, Eulerian and ALE methods.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing in engineering or consent of instructor.

  
  • ME 746 - Experimental Design and Analysis of Digital Process Control Systems


    Credits 3

    Applications, design, and experimental practice of mechanical linear and discrete systems: hydraulic, pneumatic, elastic multibody systems, centripetal and coriolis effects, automatic model and code generation. Discrete nonlinear control systems modeling, simulation, design using state space methods. Aspects of system identification, robust and optimal control.

    Same as
    (EGG 746)

    Prerequisites
    Graduate Standing or Instructor Consent

  
  • ME 747 - Orthopedic Biomechanics - Lower Extremities and Spine


    Credits 3

    Biomechanics of the lower extremities and spine; engineering properties and physiology of bone, cartilage, and tendon; analysis of gait; effects of orthopedic impairment and injury; design and surgical implantation of prosthetic joints and fracture fixation devices; engineering of tissue regeneration and replacement.

    Same as
    (EGG 747)

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing in engineering or kinesiology or consent of instructor.

  
  • ME 748 - Prosthetic Systems Engineering


    Credits 3

    Engineering design of prosthetic feet, ankles, knees, and prehension devices; materials and manufacturing; the biomechanics of movement using a prosthesis; residual limb morphology and surgical enhancements; socket design and tissue response; myoelectric devices; microprocessor control; psychophysical and motor control considerations; aspects of clinical science. Emphasis on R&D needs.

    Same as
    (EGG 748)

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing in engineering or kinesiology or consent of instructor.

  
  • ME 750 - Analysis of Human Movement


    Credits 3

    Analysis of the kinematics and kinetics of human movement in two and three dimensions with emphasis on methods used in motion capture, including joint and segment position; acceleration, velocity, force and torque; work and power; and inverse solution methods.

    Same as
    (EGG 750)

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing in engineering or kinesiology or consent of instructor.

  
  • ME 752 - Advanced Air Pollution Control


    Credits 3

    Fundamental chemical and physical principles of generation and control of air pollutants, and applications to pollution control equipment. Pollutant and particle formation during combustion. Gas adsorption and absorption fundamentals and tower/column design. Pollution control strategies.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate Standing or Instructor Consent

  
  • ME 754 - Introduction to Nuclear Criticality Safety


    Credits 3

    Review of criticality accidents, overview of the physics of criticality, factors that affect reactivity, experiments and the development of subcritical limits, standards and regulations, hand calculation techniques, engineering and evaluations for criticality safe processes and facilities.


    Prerequisites
    ME 455,   or equivalent or consent of instructor.

     

  
  • ME 755 - Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineering


    Credits 3

    Nuclear engineering for criticality safe processes and facilities: in-depth physics of criticality, hand calculation techniques, Monte Carlo applications, experimental development of subcritical limits; nuclear criticality accidents, anomalies and case studies; nuclear data/benchmarking, standards and regulations, etc. Practical engineering examples/case studies and the preparation of a nuclear criticality safety evaluation.

    Prerequisites
      or equivalent or consent of instructor.

  
  • ME 756 - Monte Carlo Methods in Nuclear Engineering


    Credits 3

    Theory and application of the Monte Carlo method for neutron transport calculations from introductory concepts to advanced simulations of criticality in fissile materials. Computer applications in nuclear engineering; verification and validation (V&V), nuclear data files, examples of Monte Carlo calculations, case studies and applied problems.

    Prerequisites
    ME 455,   or equivalent or consent of instructor.

  
  • ME 757 - Radiation Monitoring and Safeguards Systems


    Credits 3

    Advanced topics in radiation measurement science, remote sensing, nondestructive assay techniques, and nuclear material safeguards. Use of radiation detection systems in process monitoring and safeguards, and in security applications.

    Prerequisites
    ME 4585/655, or consent of instructor.

  
  • ME 758 - Accelerator Applications in Nuclear Engineering


    Credits 3

    Fundamental concepts of particle accelerators. Radiation beams and targets. Advanced topics in accelerator applications in engineering, security, isotope production, transmutation, nondestructive assay, material analysis, biology and medicine.

    Prerequisites
    ME 455/655, or consent of instructor.

  
  • ME 759 - Mass Transfer in Environmental Systems


    Credits 3

    Fundamentals of mass transfer by diffusion and advection. Solutions to steady-state and transient problems in several dimensions.

    Notes
    Applications to natural and engineered systems.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate Standing or Instructor Consent

  
  • ME 760 - Waste Management And The Nuclear Fuel Cycle


    Credits 3

    Introduction to the nuclear fuel cycle and management of nuclear waste. Introduction to repository design and performance assessment. Overview of waste form performance, contaminant transport, and risk assessment as applied to nuclear waste management.

    Prerequisites
    HPS 701 or consent of instructor.

  
  • ME 762 - Nuclear Power Engineering


    Credits 3

    Analysis of the conversion of energy generated by fission, fusion, or radioactive decay into electrical power and propulsion. Theory of reactor heat generation and removal and new reactor concepts. Review of thermodynamic cycles used in pressurized and boiling water reactors, gas-cooled and liquid metal reactors.

    Prerequisites
    ME 311 , ME 314, ME 455 or ME 655 or equivalent


  
  • ME 763 - Nuclear Reactor Analysis


    Credits 3

    Development of the neutron diffusion equation with application to the design of steady state nuclear reactors. Derivation of critical core dimensions for single energy and multienergy neutron groups. Determination of group constants for thermal and fast neutrons. Unsteady reactor dynamics and criticality control. Introduction to Monte Carlo techniques.

    Prerequisites
    ME 455 or ME 655

  
  • ME 765 - Neutron Detection and Production


    Credits 3

    Content includes passive and active neutron detection using He3 and BF3 ionization/proportional tubes, liquid and plastic scintillators, fission chambers, and activation foils. The course includes laboratory exercises. Pulsed and continuous sources will be covered including fission reactors, accelerator production through fusion, spallation, photonuclear effects, and [alpha, n] reactions.

    Prerequisites
    ME 455/655 or equivalent.

  
  • ME 774 - Introduction to Theory of Elasticity and Plasticity I


    Credits 3

    Introduction to theoretical and applied elasticity and plasticity theory-solutions to engineering problems in structural mechanics and geotechnical engineering. Response of isotropic, orthotropic and layered media to applied stresses and strains.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate Standing or Instructor Consent

  
  • ME 777 - Application of High-Performance Computing Methods in Science and Engineering


    Credits 3

    Application of high performance computing systems to science and engineering, models for numerically intensive problem solving, high performance numerical algorithms, FORTRAN 90 and high-performance FORTRAN.

    Same as
    (MAT 777)

    Prerequisites
    Knowledge of UNIX, FORTRAN, and previous course on numerical methods. Graduate standing.

  
  • ME 791 - Independent Study in Mechanical Engineering


    Credits 1 – 3

    Independent study of a selected mechanical engineering topic.

    Notes
    May be repeated to a maximum of three credits.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing in mechanical engineering and consent of instructor.

  
  • ME 795 - Advanced Topics in Mechanical Engineering


    Credits 1 – 6

    Outlet for experimental and other advanced topics which may be of current interest.

    Notes
    Topics and credits to be announced. May have a laboratory. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

  
  • ME 796 - Design Project in Mechanical Engineering


    Credits 1 – 3

    Synthesis course involving students in the design process from analysis and proposal to solution.

    Notes
    May be repeated to a maximum of three credits.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing in mechanical engineering and consent of instructor.

  
  • ME 797 - Thesis in Mechanical Engineering


    Credits 3 – 6

    Notes
    May be repeated but only six credits will be applied to the program.

    Grading
    S/F grading only.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing in mechanical engineering.

  
  • ME 799 - Dissertation


    Credits 1 – 6

    Research analysis and writing towards completion of dissertation and subsequent defense.

    Notes
    May be repeated to a maximum of 18 credits allowed toward the degree.

    Grading
    S/F grading only.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing in Ph.D. program and consent of advisor.

  
  • MFT 701 - Introduction to Marriage and Family Therapy


    Credits 3

    Introduction to the field and profession of marriage and family therapy including the study of trends, purposes, ethics, standards, and professional roles of marriage and family therapists. Basic therapeutic techniques such as joining, conducting an assessment, treatment planning, and termination of treatment.

  
  • MFT 705 - Child Counseling


    Credits 3

    Focus on developing knowledge and skills necessary to counsel children and adolescents. Theoretical and practical counseling interventions for helping children and adolescents will be explored. Ethical and legal responsibilities in regard to children, and current research presented.

    Prerequisites
     

    Admission to MFT program or consent of instructor.

  
  • MFT 710 - Family Therapy with Older Adults


    Credits 3

    Targets on the use of human relations and counseling techniques with elderly citizens who may have coping or adaptation problems. Emphasis on problems related to aging.

    Prerequisites
     

    Admission to MFT program or consent of instructor.

  
  • MFT 711 - Issues in Counseling Women


    Credits 3

    Developmental patterns in women. Changing roles of women; sexist bias and nonsexist counseling; existing counseling approaches and their impact on various female populations; examination of subcultures within the female group.

    Prerequisites
     

    Admission to MFT program or consent of instructor.

  
  • MFT 713 - Gender Issues in Marriage and Family Therapy


    Credits 3

    Survey of gender issues for adult men and women, which impact counseling concerns such as relationships, work, and lifestyles.

    Prerequisites
     

    Admission to MFT program or consent of instructor.

  
  • MFT 715 - Group Processes and Procedures


    Credits 3

    Group dynamics and procedures; emphasis on personal growth, examination of personal attitudes and values, and group membership.

    Prerequisites
    Admission to MFT program or consent of instructor.

  
  • MFT 719 - Sexual Issues in Marriage and Family Therapy


    Credits 3

    Basic knowledge, theory, and interventions to help clients deal with sexual issues. Introduces methodology of conducting sexual assessment interviews, as well as structuring and implementing treatment strategies for a variety of issues including: sexual dysfunctions, selected varieties of sexual behavior, aging, disabilities, and transmitted diseases.

    Prerequisites
     
     

    Admission to MFT program or consent of instructor.

  
  • MFT 720 - Counseling Across the Lifespan


    Credits 3

    This class focuses on developing knowledge and skills necessary to counsel across the lifespan. Theoretical and practical counseling interventions for helping across developmental ages will be explored, as well as ethical and legal responsibilities.

    Prerequisites
    Admission into the MFT MS program.


  
  • MFT 725 - Diversity in Marriage and Family Therapy


    Credits 3

    Provides principles, procedures, and techniques of therapy with multicultural populations. Emphasis on establishing communication with individuals representing diversified cultures. Offering of action-oriented guidance relevant to various cultural lifestyles.

    Prerequisites
    Admission to MFT program or consent of instructor.

  
  • MFT 731 - Substance Abuse in Marriage and Family Therapy


    Credits 3

    Physical and psychological aspects of substance abuse and other addictions, specific counseling and treatment approaches.

    Prerequisites
    Admission to MFT program or consent of instructor.

  
  • MFT 734 - Assessment in Marriage and Family Therapy


    Credits 3

    Theoretical and practical approach to assessing the individual. Includes development of framework for understanding individual and group testing in behavioral health; data gathering methods; case study approaches; and individual differences including ethnic, cultural, and gender considerations.

    Prerequisites
     

    Admission to MFT program or consent of instructor.

  
  • MFT 736 - Orientation to Marriage and Family Therapy


    Credits 1

    Provides information concerning the professional role, function, history, philosophy and practice of therapy. Role of the marriage and family therapist in community, educational, and business settings, as well as their interactive relationship with other professionals.

  
  • MFT 737 - Seminar: Crucial Issues in Marriage and Family Therapy


    Credits 3 – 6

    Analysis of selected and significant issues in therapy of current and continuing concern.

    Notes
    May be repeated once for credit. Majors only.

    Prerequisites
    Admission to MFT program or consent of instructor.

  
  • MFT 748 - Marriage and Family Therapy Professional Paper


    Credits 3

    The professional paper is designed to demonstrate the skills students have acquired during their graduate education.

    Grading
    S/F grading only.

    Prerequisites
    Admission to MFT program or consent of instructor.

    Corequisite
     

  
  • MFT 749 - Thesis


    Credits 3 – 6

    Notes
    May be repeated but only six credits applied to the student’s program.

    Grading
    S/F grading only.

    Prerequisites
     

    Admission to MFT program or consent of instructor.

  
  • MFT 750 - Capstone


    Credits 3

    As a capstone experience in the program, students may choose to prepare either a clinical or research portfolio. The clinical portfolio focuses on students’ development as a clinician. The research portfolio focuses on students’ development as a scientist-practitioner. Students will be required to prepare a written and oral presentation.

    Prerequisites
    Admission into the MFT MS program.

  
  • MFT 755 - Advanced Marriage and Family Theories


    Credits 3

    Intensive exploration of current and historical developments in the field of marriage and family therapy. Emphasis on the major systems and applications together with the current research in these areas.

    Prerequisites
     

  
  • MFT 756 - Human Development


    Credits 3

    Study of human growth and development of individuals across the lifespan, including stability and change in relationships. Focus on developmental implications in conducting marriage and family therapy and interventions.

    Prerequisites
    Admission to MFT program or consent of instructor.

  
  • MFT 758 - Individual Instruction


    Credits 1 – 3

    Selected basic problems related to the field of marriage and family therapy. a) Testing. b) Curriculum. c) Supervision. d) Therapy. e) Area Problems. f) Research.

    Notes
    May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits.

    Prerequisites
    Admission to MFT program or consent of instructor.

  
  • MFT 759 - Family Dynamics


    Credits 3

    Study of family factors as they relate to personal adaptability. Application of research and practice in family therapy relative to the interpersonal problems of adults and children.

  
  • MFT 761 - Technology and the Internet in the Social Science, Research and Practice


    Credits 3

    Explores role of technology in changing society, application of technology to field of social sciences, research and practice, and limitations and concerns about technology in the helping profession.

    Prerequisites
     

    Admission to MFT program or consent of instructor.

  
  • MFT 762 - Diagnosis in Marriage and Family Therapy


    Credits 3

    Overview of practical and theoretical aspects of assessment and diagnosis of behavior in marriage and family therapy. Examination of cultural factors affecting diagnosis and assessment. Focus on relational diagnosis.

    Prerequisites
    Admission to MFT program or consent of instructor.

    Corequisite
    MFT 764

     

  
  • MFT 763 - Family Systems Theory


    Credits 3

    In-depth analysis of general systems theory as it applies to therapy, especially with multi-person client systems such as couples and families. Major concepts, philosophical foundations, and pragmatic implications of using systematic principles in counseling.

  
  • MFT 764 - Principles and Practices of Marriage and Family Therapy I


    Credits 3

    Focuses on the process of family therapy. Beginning skills necessary for family therapy. Theoretical foundations in systems theory as well as each of the major models of family therapy. Prepares students to assess families and conduct family therapy from variety of approaches.

    Prerequisites
    Admission to MFT program or consent of instructor.

  
  • MFT 765 - Principles and Practices of Marriage and Family Therapy II


    Credits 3

    Focuses on contemporary family therapy theories and approaches, including marital therapy theories and models. Advanced understanding of assessment, applications of current research and outcomes, professional and ethical issues, and clinical marital issues included.

    Prerequisites
    MFT 764

  
  • MFT 771 - Ethical and Legal Issues in Marriage and Family Therapy


    Credits 3

    Examination of professional organizations, their methods of change, ethical and legal standards, their evolution and application to a variety of professional activities.

    Prerequisites
    Admission to MFT program or consent of instructor.

  
  • MFT 773 - Marriage and Family Practicum


    Credits 3

    Advanced therapy experience with couples and families.

    Notes
    Must be repeated for a minimum of nine credits.

    Prerequisites
    MFT 762, MFT 765.

  
  • MFT 776 - Internship in Marriage and Family Therapy


    Credits 3

    Internship is the final activity and is intended to provide students with the opportunity to engage in all of the activities of a regularly employed staff member in an approved clinical setting, including working with clients. To be eligible to take Internship, students must have completed all other coursework with the exception of MFT 748/MFT 749.

    Notes
    Internship activities take place at community sites where interns can work with clients.

    Prerequisites
    MFT 773

    Admission to MFT program or consent of instructor.

  
  • MFT 777 - Couples Counseling


    Credits 3

    Specialized approaches to resolving adult relationship problems. Theoretical issues, relationship appraisal techniques, and ethical considerations specific to couples therapy.

    Prerequisites
    Admission to MFT program or consent of instructor.

  
  • MFT 779 - Marriage and Family Therapy Research Seminar


    Credits 3

    Seminar in the application and integration of marriage and family therapy outcome and process research. Emphasis on developing knowledge necessary to understand the results of and apply the methods of marriage and family research through an exploration of applied research methods, and relevant research findings.

    Prerequisites
    Admission to MFT program or consent of instructor.

  
  • MFT 781 - Best Practices in Marriage and Family Therapy


    Credits 3

    Advanced course that builds upon existing knowledge and clinical experience. Focuses on research supporting the effectiveness of marriage and family therapy. Students will learn “best practice” marriage and family treatment approaches for use with clients suffering from various relational and mental health problems.

    Prerequisites
    MFT 762, MFT 779.

    Admission to MFT program or consent of instructor.

  
  • MFT 783 - Trauma and Abuse


    Credits 3

    Specified counseling procedures with the child abuser or abused child. Study etiology of the phenomenon of child abuse. Study of factors and their interpretation to facilitate intervention models and resources to meet client objectives.

    Prerequisites
    MFT 759

    Admission to MFT program or consent of instructor.

  
  • MFT 787 - Individual Research


    Credits 1 – 3

    Selected problems in Marriage and Family Therapy.

    Notes
    May be repeated to a maximum of seven credits.

    Prerequisites
    Admission to MFT program or consent of instructor.

  
  • MFT 788 - Advanced Seminar in Marriage and Family Therapy


    Credits 1 – 6

    Selected topics in counseling and human development services. a) Principles and practices. b) Individual analysis. c) Occupational information. d) Placement. e) Follow-up evaluation. f) Research.

    Same as
    (EPY 788)

    Notes
    May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

    Prerequisites
    Admission to MFT program or consent of instructor.

  
  • MFT 793 - Doctoral Internship


    Credits 3 – 6

    Intense supervision with a restricted client load. Enrollees synthesize and translate clinical skills in supervisory role. Restricted to doctoral candidates.

    Notes
    May be repeated to a total of six credits.

    Prerequisites
    Doctoral candidates.

    Admission to MFT program or consent of instructor.

  
  • MFT 799 - Dissertation


    Credits 3 – 24

    Culminating experience that may be: a) traditional, original research, b) field oriented and problem solving, or c) exploratory or generative research.

    Notes
    Limited to doctoral candidates. 3-24 credits in increments of 3.

    Prerequisites
    Doctoral candidates.

    Admission to MFT program or consent of instructor.

  
  • MGT 709 - New Venture Feasibility


    Credits 3

    This course emphasizes feasibility analysis as students choose business opportunities they will pursue. In conjunction with case study analysis and interaction with local entrepreneurs, students will assess the technical merits, operational logistics, legal ramifications, consumer needs and demands, team skills and abilities, and the financial viability of their new venture.

    Prerequisites
    Completion of the MBA core curriculum or approval of the Director of MBA Programs.

  
  • MGT 710 - New Venture Creation


    Credits 3

    Concerned with development of the business tools and skills necessary to successfully create an entrepreneurial venture. Focus includes evaluation of new venture opportunities, obtaining capital and other resources, personnel issues, business operations, and legal considerations. Students will prepare and present a business plan.

    Prerequisites
    Admission to the MBA Program and MBA 710.

  
  • MGT 711 - Seminar in Negotiation


    Credits 3

    Enhances students’ abilities to use negotiation as a tool for managing conflict, making deals, and making team decision. Examines important aspects of the negotiation process, including preparations, strategies and tactics, international issues, the role of third parties, and ethical issues.

    Prerequisites
    Completion of MBA core curriculum or approval of the Director of MBA Programs.

  
  • MGT 712 - Change Management


    Credits 3

    Change management is the process of transforming an organization’s operations to enhance individual and organizational effectiveness. Both the rate of change and its importance to senior management seem to be accelerating. Examines competing models of change, considers various change methodologies, and explores examples of best practice.

    Prerequisites
    Completion of MBA core curriculum or approval of the Director of MBA Programs.

  
  • MHA 538 - Fundamentals of Casino Operations


    Credits 3

    Provides students with basic casino table games and slot department management operational procedures. It shows the relationship between these departments and other hotel/casino departments. By the end of this course, students will understand state of the art casino operations management methods.

  
  • MHA 603 - Human Resources and Behavior in the Hospitality Industry


    Credits 3

    Examines the functions of human resource management through readings, cases and applied research with special attention to strategic HR alliances and developing trends.

    Formerly
    MHA 703

  
  • MHA 604 - Hospitality Organizational Behavior Issues


    Credits 3

    This course focuses on developing management skills through the study and application of theories of human behavior, particularly in service organizations. Areas addressed include: working with/through others, communication, coaching and counseling, providing feedback, goal setting, stress management, creative problem solving, motivation, power, conflict management, group dynamics and developing effective teams.

  
  • MHA 605 - Financial Analysis for the Service Industries


    Credits 3

    Problems and cases in applying accounting and financial information to executive decision making in the hospitality industry.

    Formerly
    MHA 705

  
  • MHA 606 - Hospitality Revenue Management


    Credits 3

    This course deals with the theory and practice of operational and strategic revenue management policy and problems in the hospitality industry. It briefly examines the critical areas of yield management and revenue maximization in the context of hospitality and tourism industry. Emphasis is placed upon current issues in revenue management systems.

    Formerly
    MHA 706

  
  • MHA 607 - Hospitality Industry Cost Control


    Credits 3

    Course examines: types and nature of costs in hotels and restaurants, the role of cost control in gaining competitive advantage, the application of food and beverage cost control methods, cost forecasting approaches, Cost Volume Profit analyses, Activity Based Cost, and an introduction to energy and utility cost control.

  
  • MHA 611 - Laws of Innkeeping and Food Service


    Credits 3

    Examines through case studies and discussion the modern application of the laws of innkeeping using a historical perspective.

    Formerly
    MHA 711

  
  • MHA 616 - Principles and Practices in Hospitality Management


    Credits 3

    Examination of the management techniques employed in hospitality companies. Comparisons, case studies, and selected topics focus on management systems for a variety of public and private operations.

    Formerly
    MHA 716

  
  • MHA 617 - Principles and Practices in Convention and Meetings Management


    Credits 3

    Examination of the mechanisms and techniques employed in the management of convention and meeting industries. Comparisons, case studies, and selected topics focus on equity structures, operations, marketing, and systems for a variety of convention and meetings management issues.

    Formerly
    MHA 717

  
  • MHA 618 - Principles of Casino and Gaming Management


    Credits 3

    Examination of the mechanisms and techniques employed in the management of casino companies. Comparisons, case studies and selected topics focus on organization and department policies, production processes, manpower development, scheduling, and marketing for a variety of operating systems.

    Formerly
    MHA 718

  
  • MHA 620 - Principles and Practices in Food Service Management


    Credits 3

    Examination of the mechanisms and techniques employed in the management of food service companies. Comparisons, case studies, and selected topics focus on equity structures, operations, multiunits, marketing, and systems for a variety of public and private operations.

    Formerly
    MHA 720

  
  • MHA 625 - Information Technology in the Hospitality Industry


    Credits 3

    Examines the current level of technology use, explores the potential uses of existing technology, and discusses new technologies in the hospitality industry.

    Formerly
    MHA 725

  
  • MHA 626 - Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry


    Credits 3

    An examination of sustainability practices in hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality facilities. Topics covered include material use, waste reduction, and recycling; water conservation; energy management; site selection and green building design, and indoor environmental quality issues. A special emphasis is placed on certifications and certifying organizations.

    Formerly
    MHA 726

  
  • MHA 630 - Statistical Analysis for Hospitality


    Credits 3

    Introduction to the use of statistical techniques with emphasis on applications for the hospitality industry.

  
  • MHA 631 - Operational Analysis in Hospitality Management


    Credits 3

    Research design, operations analysis, and the application of analytical models for the hotel and food service industry.

    Formerly
    MHA 601, MHA 731

  
  • MHA 635 - Research Methodology


    Credits 3

    Examination of research methods including the scientific method, literature review, sampling, statistics, research design and analytical technique.

    Formerly
    MHA 735

    Prerequisites
    Six or more credits in the MHA program.

  
  • MHA 638* - Database Marketing for Hospitality and Tourism


    Credits 3

    Provides students with a working knowledge of database marketing in the hospitality and tourism industries. Database marketing is an information-driven process of compiling detailed information about customers, leads, and prospects and using that information to segment and target individual customers with appropriate sales-oriented materials.

  
  • MHA 640 - Marketing Systems


    Credits 3

    Development of marketing and advertising systems for hospitality industries based on both the need to create new markets and the need to respond to significant shifts in social and economic patterns.

    Formerly
    MHA 740

  
  • MHA 641 - Dynamics of Tourism


    Credits 3

    Examines major components of international and domestic tourism systems, including socio-economic effects. Legal and environmental problems, and managerial and planning functions.

    Formerly
    MHA 741

  
  • MHA 642 - Customer Development Strategies for Casino & Gaming


    Credits 3

    Analyzing marketing and promotional strategies utilized by the casino industry and developing understanding of valuative techniques that facilitate managerial decision making concerning these strategies.

    Formerly
    MHA 742

  
  • MHA 643 - Talent Acquisition in the Hospitality Industry


    Credits 3

    Course examines the tactical processes and strategic implications of recruiting, interviewing, selecting and orienting new employees within the hospitality industry. The assessment of relevant skill sets of applicants matched to the strategic needs of the organization is a focus of the course.

    Prerequisites
     .

  
  • MHA 643 - Talent Acquisition in the Hospitality Industry


    Credits 3

    Course examines the tactical processes and strategic implications of recruiting, interviewing, selecting and orienting new employees within the hospitality industry. The assessment of relevant skill sets of applicants matched to the strategic needs of the organization is a focus of the course.

    Prerequisites
    MHA 603

  
  • MHA 644 - Online Training and Development


    Credits 3

    Concepts, principles, and techniques of online training. Emphasizes transfer of knowledge acquisition via online learning. Development of online training programs.

    Formerly
    MHA 744

  
  • MHA 645 - Human Dynamics and Organizational Leadership


    Credits 3

    Provides students with knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to undertake leadership responsibilities in complex organizations. Applies concepts and methodologies from social and behavioral sciences in the analysis of leadership behavior in diverse organizational and community settings.

    Formerly
    MHA 745

  
  • MHA 646 - Essentials of Negotiation in the Hospitality Industry


    Credits 3

    This course explores the major concepts and theories of the psychology of bargaining and negotiation, and the dynamics of interpersonal and inter-group conflict and its resolution. Course concepts will be applied to situations within the hospitality industry.

    Formerly
    MHA 746

  
  • MHA 647 - Intercultural Communication in the Hospitality Industry


    Credits 3

    Explores communication, culture, and social dynamics internal and external to hospitality organizations within an international context.

    Formerly
    MHA 747

  
  • MHA 651 - Hospitality Service Management


    Credits 3

    Examines service marketing and management concepts relevant to the hospitality industry and explores how these concepts can be applied to service delivery systems in the hospitality industry.

    Formerly
    MHA 751

  
  • MHA 653 - Event Management


    Credits 3

    This course offers an analysis of the fundamental issues that arise in managing meetings, conferences, and conventions, and the skills, tools, and resources necessary for site selection, program planning and management, exhibits, selection and use of facility, volunteers, and budget management.

    Formerly
    MHA 753

  
  • MHA 654 - Risk Management: Safety and Security in Hospitality and Tourism


    Credits 3

     Natural disasters, terrorism, fire, boycotts, lawsuits and transportation or utility interruptions can have negative effects on hospitality and tourism. This course addresses preparing for, managing, and recovering from major and minor realized risks. Managing risk using risk management teams, contingency plans, contract language, and insurance will be discussed.

    Formerly
    MHA 754

  
  • MHA 655 - Meeting and Convention Management


    Credits 3

    Formerly
    MHA 755

  
  • MHA 660 - Research Seminar in Hotel Administration


    Credits 3

    Student solutions to situation incidents and case studies in the lodging segment of the hospitality industry. Alternate semesters treat different topics.

    Formerly
    MHA 760

  
  • MHA 661 - Research Seminar in Food Service Administration


    Credits 3

    Student solutions to incidents and case studies in the food segment of the hospitality industry. Alternate semesters treat different topics.

    Formerly
    MHA 761

  
  • MHA 662 - Seminar in Hospitality Education


    Credits 3

    This course covers: overview of the history, organization, and administration of higher education and hospitality management programs, differences between types of degree programs and sources of funding, improving curriculum and instruction for both classroom and distance learning. The course will also investigate the role of faculty members in non-instructional activities.

  
  • MHA 663 - Research Seminar in Casino and Gaming Management


    Credits 3

    Student solutions to situations, incidents and case studies in the casino segment of the hospitality industry. Alternate semesters treat different topics.

    Formerly
    MHA 763

 

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