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  • MEGR 3225 - Introduction to Finite Element Analysis


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Technical Elective. The basic concepts of finite element analysis (FEA) are introduced. The necessary concepts from linear algebra are reviewed. Simple elements such as truss and beam elements are emphasized, with an introduction to continuum elements for structural analysis. Introduction to heat transfer elements for steady state conduction and convection. Mathematics software is used to illustrate such concepts as the finite element assembly process, and the solution of the primary unknowns. A commercially available finite element code is also introduced.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 2171 , MEGR 2144 , and MEGR 2240  with grades of C or above.


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  • MEGR 3231 - Advanced CAD/CAM


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Technical Elective. An introduction to advanced CAD modeling techniques, reverse engineering and Rapid technologies with a detailed application of these tools in engineering design.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 1202  and MEGR 2156  with grades of C or above.


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  • MEGR 3232 - Plastic Part Design


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Technical Elective. An introduction to the science and technology of polymer materials and processes with an emphasis on the application of these topics to engineering design.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 1202  and MEGR 2156  with grades of C or above.


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  • MEGR 3233 - Introduction to Biomaterials


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Technical Elective. An introduction to biomaterials science and engineering, focusing on traditional classes of materials used for biomedical applications (i.e., metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites).

    Prerequisite(s): MEGR 3161  with grade of C or above.


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  • MEGR 3234 - Introduction to Biodynamics


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Technical Elective. This course will introduce dynamic analysis of the human musculoskeletal system. Students will learn to develop lumped mass, planar rigid body and 3D rigid body models of human movement, and to learn to calculate internal forces in muscles and joints during daily and sports activities.

    Prerequisite(s): MEGR 2144  and MEGR 3121  with grades of C or above.


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  • MEGR 3235 - Waves and Optics


    Credit Hours: (3)

    An introductory study of optics covering geometrical optics, optical instruments, wave optics (interference and diffraction), Fourier analysis, and polarization.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 2171  and MEGR 3122  with grades of C or above.


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  • MEGR 3236 - Introduction to Nanoscale Science and Engineering


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Introduction to nanoscale science and engineering.  Topics include:  nanomanufacturing, nanomaterials and nanostructures, nanomechanics, experiments with nano-instruments, and related environmental issues.

    Prerequisite(s): MEGR 3161  and MEGR 3171   with grades of C or above.


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  • MEGR 3241 - Motorsports Instrumentation


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Technical Elective. General applications of test equipment and instrumentation as applied to the motorsports industry.

    Prerequisite(s): ECGR 2161  with grade of C or above.
    Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Includes three two-hour labs and one driver outing during the semester.


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  • MEGR 3242 - Applied Vehicle Aerodynamics


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Technical Elective. Flow of air around streamlined and bluff bodies, aerodynamic forces, understanding flow separation and reattachments, aerodynamic tools, introduction to computational fluid dynamics, use of commercial CFD packages to solve fluid flow problems, computer simulation and analysis of flow around bluff bodies and road vehicles including racecars.

    Prerequisite(s): MEGR 2240 , MEGR 3111 , and MEGR 3114 , all with grade of C or above.


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  • MEGR 3243 - Automotive Powertrain Laboratory


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Technical Elective. Applications of test equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition as applied to the powertrain.

    Prerequisite(s): MEGR 3210  with grade of C or above.
    Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Includes ten one-hour labs and a racing engine team tour.


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  • MEGR 3251 - Thermal/Fluids Laboratory


    Credit Hours: (2)

    Laboratory experiments related to the areas of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer.

    Prerequisite(s): MEGR 3111 , MEGR 3114 , and MEGR 3171L , all with grades of C or above.
    Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Three hours of laboratory work per week.
    Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)



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  • MEGR 3255 - Senior Design I


    Credit Hours: (2)

    First of a two-semester sequence leading to a major integrative experience in applying the principles of design and project management to the design of a major mechanical engineering system. Teamwork and communication skills are emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s): MEGR 3156  and MEGR 3171L  with grades of C or above.
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): MEGR 3152  and MEGR 3251 .


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  • MEGR 3256 - Senior Design II


    Credit Hours: (2)

    A continuation of MEGR 3255  including project execution leading to an oral presentation and final written report.

    Prerequisite(s): MEGR 3255 .
    Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Oral Communication (O)



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  • MEGR 3275 - Biomedical Engineering Senior Design I


    Credit Hours: (2)

    First of a two-semester sequence leading to a major integrative experience in applying the principles of design and project management to the design of a biomedical engineering system or the solution of a biomedical engineering problem.  Teamwork and communication skills are emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to BSME Biomedical Engineering concentration; Senior standing in Mechanical Engineering; MEGR 2279 , MEGR 3156 , and MEGR 3171L  with grades of C or above. 
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): MEGR 3152  and MEGR 3251 .


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  • MEGR 3276 - Biomedical Engineering Senior Design II


    Credit Hours: (2)

    A continuation of MEGR 3275 , including project execution, project reporting, and leading to an oral presentation and a final written report.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to BSME Biomedical Engineering concentration and MEGR 3275 .
    Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Oral Communication (O)



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  • MEGR 3281 - Numerical Control of Manufacturing Processes


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Technical Elective. Fundamental theory and application of numerically controlled machine tools including design principles, elements of machine structure, control systems programming methods. Role of numerical control in flexible manufacturing systems.

    Prerequisite(s): MEGR 2180 .
    Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Two lectures and a two hour lab per week.


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  • MEGR 3282 - Statistical Process Control and Metrology


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Technical Elective. Introduction to metrology. Measurement of size, form and surface texture. Introduction to quality control, control charts for attributes and variables, acceptance sampling. Process capability estimation and process control.

    Prerequisite(s): MEGR 2180  with grade of C or above.


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  • MEGR 3299 - Professional Development


    Credit Hours: (1)

    An examination of various aspects of engineering as a profession. Graded on a Pass/No Credit basis.


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  • MEGR 3355 - Motorsports Senior Design I


    Credit Hours: (2)

    First of a two-semester sequence leading to a major integrative experience in applying the principles of design and project management to the design of an automotive engineering system. Teamwork and communication skills are emphasized. An examination of various aspects of automotive and motorsports engineering presented by faculty and industry representatives.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Motorsports concentration; Senior standing in Mechanical Engineering; MEGR 2299  and MEGR 3156 , and MEGR 3171L , all with grades of C or above.
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): MEGR 3152  and MEGR 3251 .


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  • MEGR 3356 - Motorsports Senior Design II


    Credit Hours: (2)

    A continuation of MEGR 3355  including project execution, project reporting and leading to an oral presentation and a final written report. An examination of various aspects of automotive and motorsports engineering presented by faculty and industry representatives.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Motorsports concentration and MEGR 3355 .
    Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Oral Communication (O)



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  • MEGR 3451 - Stationary Power Plant Systems


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Technical Elective. Thermodynamics and heat transfer applied to the analysis and design of stationary power plant systems.

    Prerequisite(s): MEGR 3112 , MEGR 3114 , and MEGR 3116 , all with grade of C or above.


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  • MEGR 3452 - Introduction to Nuclear Engineering


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Technical Elective. An introduction to the science and technology of nuclear engineering as applied to power plant operation and design.

    Prerequisite(s): MEGR 3112 , MEGR 3114 , and MEGR 3116 , all with grade of C or above.


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  • MEGR 3455 - Energy Senior Design I


    Credit Hours: (2)

    First of a two-semester sequence leading to a major integrative experience in applying the principles of design and project management to the design of a major mechanical engineering system with energy/power emphases. Teamwork and communication skills are emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing; MEGR 2499 , MEGR 3112 , MEGR 3156 , and MEGR 3171L , all with grades of C or above.
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): MEGR 3152  and MEGR 3251 .


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  • MEGR 3456 - Energy Senior Design II


    Credit Hours: (2)

    Second of a two-semester sequence leading to a major integrative experience in applying the principles of design and project management to the design of a major mechanical engineering system with energy/power emphases. Teamwork and communication skills are emphasized. Education Seminar.

    Prerequisite(s): MEGR 3455 .
    Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Oral Communication (O)



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  • MEGR 3695 - Mechanical Engineering Cooperative Education Seminar


    Credit Hours: (1)

    Required of Co-op students during semesters immediately following each work assignment for presentation of engineering reports on work done the prior semester. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 3590 .


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  • MEGR 3890 - Individualized Study


    Credit Hours: (1-3)

    Technical Elective. Supervised individual study within an area of a student’s particular interest which is beyond the scope of existing courses. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department.


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  • MEGR 3990 - Undergraduate Research


    Credit Hours: (1-4)

    Technical Elective. Independent study of a theoretical and/or experimental problem in a specialized area of mechanical engineering. Topics originate from the student or the faculty member supervising the study. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department.


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  • MEGR 4112 - Intermediate Fluid Mechanics and Vehicle Aerodynamics


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Technical Elective. A continuation of MEGR 3114 . Topics include: flow over body surfaces, lift and drag, boundary layers, ground effect, potential flow theory and compressible flow. Application of aerodynamics to ground vehicles and its effect on vehicle performance and handling.

    Prerequisite(s): MEGR 3111  and MEGR 3114  with grades of C or above.


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  • MEGR 4113 - Energy Conversion I


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Technical Elective. Application of principles of thermodynamics, fluid flow and heat transfer to internal combustion engines, compressors, turbines, heat exchanges, refrigeration, and cryogenics.

    Prerequisite(s): MEGR 3112  and MEGR 3114  with grades of C or above.


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  • MEGR 4127 - Introduction to Robotics


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Technical Elective. Modeling of industrial robots, homogeneous transformations, static forces, kinematics, velocities, dynamics, computer animation of dynamic models, motion trajectory planning, and introduction to vision, sensors and actuators.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing in ME department.


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  • MEGR 4131 - Solid State Transformations


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Technical Elective. Thermodynamics, morphology and kinetics of solid state transformations. Diffusion and absolute reaction rate theory; crystallographic nature of phase transformations; nucleation and growth processes; precipitation and oxidation reaction.

    Prerequisite(s): MEGR 3161  with grade of C or above.


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  • MEGR 4143 - Discrete Mechanical Vibrating Systems


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Technical Elective. Free and forced vibrations of lumped parameter systems with multidegrees of freedom. Topics include: transient and steady state response, determination of natural frequencies and mode shapes with and without damping. Introduction to principal coordinates and matrix iteration techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): MEGR 3122  with grade of C or above.


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  • MEGR 4144 - Intermediate Dynamics


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Technical Elective. Further studies in dynamics of particles and rigid bodies, with engineering applications. Introduction to Lagrange’s equations of motion. Multi-degree-of-freedom vibrations.

    Prerequisite(s): MEGR 3121  and MATH 2171  with grades of C or above.


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  • MEGR 4162 - Materials Production and Process


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Technical Elective. Applications of thermodynamics and chemistry to extractive process metallurgy. Fundamental principles of materials forming operations. Casting, mechanical working and joining methods.

    Prerequisite(s): MEGR 3161 , with grade of C or above, and permission of instructor.


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  • MEGR 4165 - Introduction to Nondestructive Evaluation Methods


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Technical Elective. Nondestructive evaluation principles and techniques, including liquid penetrate, magnetic particle, acoustic emission, ultrasound, radiography and eddy currents.

    Prerequisite(s): MEGR 3161 , with grade of C or above.


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  • METR 3140 - Introduction to Meteorology and Climatology


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Fundamental physical principles of weather and climate. Analysis of short and long term atmospheric behavior are introduced. Topics include: solar radiation, temperature, moisture, wind and pressure, synoptic systems, regional climates, paleoclimates, climatic change, and applied climatology.

    Prerequisite(s): ESCI 1101 /ESCI 1101L , or permission of instructor.


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  • METR 3210 - Atmospheric Thermodynamics


    Credit Hours: (3)

    The study of the physical processes associated with atmospheric thermodynamics and stability. Topics include: atmospheric composition, equation of state, hydrostatics, first and second laws of thermodynamics for dry, moist, and saturated air, atmospheric stability, parcel buoyancy, and thermodynamic diagrams.

    Prerequisite(s): METR 3140  with grade of C or above and MATH 1241 , or permission of instructor.
    Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Three hours of combined lecture and lab per week.


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  • METR 3220 - Physical Meteorology


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Fundamentals of cloud and precipitation physics, atmospheric electricity, atmospheric chemistry and physics, atmospheric radiation, and radiative transfer.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1251  and METR 3210  with grades of C or above, or permission of instructor.
    Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Three hours of combined lecture and lab per week.


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  • METR 3245 - Synoptic Meteorology


    Credit Hours: (4)

    Principles of meteorological analysis; fundamental concepts of meteorology, thermodynamics, and kinematics are integrated to understand the structure and evolution of mid-latitude cyclones and fronts.

    Prerequisite(s): METR 3210  with grade of C or above, or permission of instructor.
    Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Three hours of lecture and one three-hour lab per week.


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  • METR 3250 - Dynamic Meteorology


    Credit Hours: (4)

    Principles of atmospheric dynamics including the equations of motion, circulation, vorticity, divergence, balanced and unbalanced flows, and the general circulation.

    Prerequisite(s): METR 3245  with grade of C or above, MATH 1242 , and PHYS 2101 ; or permission of instructor.
    Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Three hours of lecture and one three-hour lab per week.


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  • METR 3252 - Weather Analysis Laboratory


    Credit Hours: (1)

    Topics related to atmospheric observation, data collection, analysis, and techniques of weather forecasting. May be repeated for credit.

    Pre- or Corequisite(s): METR 3245  and permission of instructor.


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  • METR 3330 - Weather Forecasting


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Focuses on weather forecasting: real-time, short-term, and long-term. Verification techniques will be studied.

    Prerequisite(s): METR 3245  or permission of instructor.
    Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Three hours of combined lecture and lab per week.


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  • METR 3340 - Weather Communications


    Credit Hours: (3)

    A survey of the field of weather communications covering weather forecasting principles, television and radio broadcasting, science writing, forensic meteorology, and forecasting for business applications.

    Pre- or Corequisite(s): METR 3245  or permission of instructor.
    Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Three hours of combined lecture and lab per week.


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  • METR 4000 - Selected Topics in Meteorology


    Credit Hours: (1-4)

    In-depth treatment of specific topics selected from meteorology. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.

    Prerequisite(s): METR 3140  or permission of instructor.


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  • METR 4150 - Applied Climatology


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Methods of acquiring and analyzing climactic data in various types of applied problems. Emphasis on methods to assess and reduce the impact of weather and climate upon human activities.

    Prerequisite(s): METR 3250  or permission of instructor.
    Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Three hours of combined lecture and lab per week.
    Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)



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  • METR 4220 - Atmospheric Chemistry


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Basic physical chemistry and a survey of major topics in atmospheric chemistry including fundamental properties of the atmosphere, tropospheric chemistry, air pollution, acid rain, stratospheric chemistry and the ozone hole, and the role of chemistry in the Earth’s climate.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1251  and MATH 1242  with grade of C or above, or permission of instructor.
    Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Three hours of combined lecture and lab per week.


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  • METR 4240 - Boundary-Layer Meteorology


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Examines the flow of mass, energy, and moisture within the planetary boundary layer including their exchange at the earth’s surface and theories of interaction. Principles of air pollution including sources, sinks, and controls. Interaction of the atmosphere with underlying surfaces (i.e., soils, vegetation, oceans, glaciers). Design and operation of instruments used to monitor the atmosphere with an emphasis on practical application.

    Prerequisite(s): METR 3210  or permission of instructor.
    Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Three hours of combined lecture and lab per week.


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  • METR 4245 - Advanced Synoptic Meteorology


    Credit Hours: (3)

    An integrated view of synoptic and dynamic meteorology focusing on advanced conceptual models and analysis techniques for mid-latitude weather systems and regional precipitation events.

    Prerequisite(s): METR 3250  with grade of C or above, or permission of instructor.
    Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Three hours of combined lecture and lab per week.


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  • METR 4250 - Advanced Dynamic Meteorology


    Credit Hours: (3)

    An in-depth examination of atmospheric dynamics, focusing on the structure and evolution of synoptic and mesoscale weather systems, wave dynamics (Rossby, topographic, inertia-gravity, etc.), scale-analysis, non-dimensional numbers, and atmospheric modeling.

    Prerequisite(s): METR 3250  with grade of C or above, MATH 2171 , and MATH 2241 ; or permission of instructor.
    Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Three hours of combined lecture and lab per week.


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  • METR 4320 - Tropical Meteorology


    Credit Hours: (3)

    A comprehensive study of the tropical atmosphere, including climatology, mean structure and circulation, air-sea energy exchange, cumulus transport, synoptic waves, and tropical storms. Special attention is paid to the formation, evolution, motion, and societal impacts of hurricanes.

    Prerequisite(s): METR 3250  or permission of instructor.
    Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Three hours of combined lecture and lab per week.


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  • METR 4350 - Mesoscale Meteorology


    Credit Hours: (3)

    A comprehensive study of the structure, evolution, and dynamics of atmospheric phenomena having spatial scales between 2 and 2000 km. Topics include: fronts, convective initiation, mesoscale convective systems, severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, low-level jets, drylines, land-sea breezes, shallow convection, and terrain effects.

    Pre- or Corequisite(s): METR 3250  or permission of instructor.
    Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Three hours of combined lecture and lab per week.


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  • METR 4400 - Internship in Meteorology


    Credit Hours: (3-6)

    Research and/or work experience designed to be a logical extension of a student’s academic program. The student must apply to department for an internship by submitting a proposal which specifies the type of work/research experience preferred and how the internship will complement his or her academic program. The department will attempt to place the selected students in cooperating community organizations to complete specified research or work-related tasks which are based on a contractual arrangement between the student and community organization. The student can receive three to six hours credit, depending on the nature and extent of the internship assignment.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department.


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  • METR 4800 - Individual Study in Meteorology


    Credit Hours: (1-4)

    Tutorial study or special research problems. Students must request permission for independent study from an individual faculty member. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission from the department and credit hours established in advance; and, when taken for honors credit, approval of a proposal through the Honors College Application to Candidacy process the semester prior to taking the course.


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  • MGMT 3000 - Topics in Management


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Topics from the area of Management and Administration. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.


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  • MGMT 3140 - Management and Organizational Behavior


    Credit Hours: (3)

    A study of the role of manager with an emphasis on understanding the behavioral and administrative theories and concepts needed to succeed in contemporary organizations. Topics covered in the course include motivation, leadership, managing teams, and teamwork.

    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2121 , ACCT 2122 ; ECON 2101 , ECON 2102 , INFO 2130 ; Junior standing.


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  • MGMT 3170 - Ethics and Global Capitalism


    Credit Hours: (3)

    The course is a study of ethical arguments supporting and critical of capitalist economic and social systems. Topics to be addressed may include property rights, justice, desert, equality, and sustainable capitalism.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
    Cross-listed as: ECON 3170 .


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  • MGMT 3241 - Acquiring and Maintaining Talent


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Concepts, methods, and issues used in effectively managing human resources in contemporary organizations with a focus on workforce planning, recruitment and selection, organizational entry, socialization, diversity, and the legal environment. Experience in developing and utilizing behavioral science research methods to assess effectiveness.

    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3140  with grade of C or above.


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  • MGMT 3242 - Developing and Retaining Talent


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Concepts, methods, and issues used in effectively managing human resources in contemporary organizations with a focus on performance assessment, training and development, change, and performance management, compensation and benefits, and retention. Experience in developing and utilizing behavioral science research methods to assess effectiveness.

    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3140  with grade of C or above.


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  • MGMT 3243 - Employment Law


    Credit Hours: (3)

    This course examines the legislation which impacts human resource management practices in union and non-union settings. Topics covered include fair employment practices, anti-discrimination law, representation elections, unfair labor practices, compensation and benefit legislation, privacy concerns and dispute settlement processes.

    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3140  with grade of C or above.
    Cross-listed as: ECON 3107 .


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  • MGMT 3260 - Managerial Communication


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Develop an understanding of the use and influence of communication skills, processes and strategies in effective managerial decision making. A practical approach is employed to develop written, oral, nonverbal, listening, team, conflict, and negotiation skills in organizational situations.

    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3140  with grade of C or above and COMM 3160 .


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  • MGMT 3274 - International Business Processes and Problems


    Credit Hours: (3)

    An introduction to the process, institutions and problems associated with exporting, importing and management of multinational businesses.

    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3140  with grade of C or above.Management Majors and International Business Majors. Junior standing.


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  • MGMT 3275 - International Management


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Preparation for effective management in a world characterized by intense international competition. Case studies, projects, and presentations assist students to apply concepts and theories.

    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3140  with grade of C or above.


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  • MGMT 3277 - Entrepreneurship


    Credit Hours: (3)

    A study of the factors leading to entrepreneurial success with an emphasis on opportunity identification, structure and planning, and the management of new ventures. Provides tools necessary to understand and evaluate the entrepreneurial process within a large company, new venture, family business, or growing a small business.

    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3140  with grade of C or above.


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  • MGMT 3280 - Strategic Management


    Credit Hours: (3)

    A capstone course that emphasizes the synthesis and application of concepts from the functional business courses so students develop an understanding of organizations from the perspective of top level executives. Focuses on the role of top management in leading, planning, and decision-making to form effective organizational strategies that integrate internal processes and the economic, technological, ethical, political, and social forces affecting the organization.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing; BLAW 3150 , COMM 3160 , ECON 3125 , FINN 3120 , INFO 3130 , MGMT 3140 , MKTG 3110 , and OPER 3100 . (Accounting majors are required to take BLAW 3150 , COMM 3160 , FINN 3120 , INFO 3130 , MGMT 3140 , MKTG 3110 , and OPER 3100  and earn a grade of C or above.)


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  • MGMT 3282 - Managerial Ethics


    Credit Hours: (3)

    A study of the impact of management decisions on customers, employees, creditors, shareholders, community interests, ecology, and government (including taxes and the regulatory environment). The objective is to provide future managers with a systematic way of analyzing the impact of management decisions on larger society.

    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3140  with grade of C or above.


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  • MGMT 3287 - Managerial Leadership


    Credit Hours: (3)

    A capstone course for the management major that provides a managerial perspective on leadership in formal organizations. Emphasis is placed on team-building, exercising influence, decision-making, and conflict management. Pedagogical tools to be used include role playing, case analyses, self-assessment of leadership competencies, and shadowing of working managers.

    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3140  and MGMT 3282  with grades of C or above; and completion of any two MGMT electives.


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  • MGMT 3400 - Management Internship


    Credit Hours: (0-6)

    Full- or part-time academic year internship in areas complementary to the concentration area of studies and designed to allow theoretical and course-based practical learning to be applied in a supervised industrial experience. Requires 50 hours of supervised working for the internship organization per hour of credit. Each student’s internship program must be approved by the supervising Management faculty member. A proposal form must be completed and approved prior to registration and the commencement of the work experience. Participating students are required to submit a mid-term report and a final report to the supervising faculty member. The supervising faculty member discusses and document expectations for both reports with the student prior to the commencement of the internship. Both the midterm and final report are graded by the supervising faculty member who consult with the off-campus supervisor at the internship organization. Graded on a Pass/No Credit basis. A maximum of three credit hours may be used to meet requirements of a major elective, with the remaining credits counting toward a general elective.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior in good standing and department approval.


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  • MGMT 3500 - Management Cooperative Education and 49ership Experience


    Credit Hours: (0)

    Enrollment in this course is required for the department’s cooperative education and 49ership/service 49ership students during each semester they are working in a position.  Acceptance into the Experiential Learning Program by the University Career Center is required. Participating students pay a course registration fee for transcript notation (49ership and co-op).  Assignments must be arranged and approved in advance.  The Cooperative Education Program is only open to undergraduate students; graduate level students are encouraged to contact their academic departments to inquire about academic or industrial internship options for credit.  For more information, contact the University Career Center. Graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis. Course may be repeated.

    Prerequisite(s): Management major.


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  • MGMT 3800 - Directed Study


    Credit Hours: (1-6)

    Enrollment granted only by permission of the faculty with whom the work is performed. The student’s work assignments are designed by the student and faculty member who oversee the project of study. Credit hours are determined prior to enrollment and are based on the particular project undertaken.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department chair and Junior standing.


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  • MKTG 2210 - Marketing Careers


    Credit Hours: (2)

    An overview course for undergraduate students in any major. It’s designed to expose students to the “Real World” of marketing and the vast career options available. Through executive speakers, panel presentations, and readings, students explore the incredibly diverse and exciting world of marketing. Recommended for the sophomore year as the student investigates majors.


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  • MKTG 3000 - Topics in Marketing


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Topics from the area of marketing. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.

    Prerequisite(s): MKTG 3110  with grade of C or above, or permission of department chair.


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  • MKTG 3110 - Marketing Concepts


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Designed to acquaint the student with the marketing concept, various aspects of the marketing-external environment interface, and interrelatedness with other functional areas. Provides marketing majors with a foundation for further study, while offering non-marketing majors a survey of marketing’s function in business organizations.

    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2121 , ACCT 2122 , ECON 2101 , ECON 2102 , INFO 2130 , MATH 1120 , and STAT 1220  with grades of C or above; Junior standing.


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  • MKTG 3221 - Consumer Behavior and Strategy


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Examination of consumer decision-making processes in the purchase, usage and disposal of goods, services and ideas. Emphasis on understanding consumptionrelated behaviors and the development and evaluation of marketing strategies intended to influence those behaviors. Particular focus on managing changes in consumption behavior.

    Prerequisite(s): MKTG 3110  with grade of C or above.


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  • MKTG 3222 - Marketing Analysis and Decision Making


    Credit Hours: (3)

    An applications course that covers the entire research process including problem identification, secondary and primary data collection, scaling techniques, survey questionnaire design, reliability and validity, experimental design, sampling, data analysis, and data communication.

    Prerequisite(s): MKTG 3110  with grade of C or above, and STAT 1220 .


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  • MKTG 3223 - Creativity and Innovation in Marketing


    Credit Hours: (3)

    In an increasingly competitive global environment, successful marketing organizations have embraced creativity and innovation to enhance strategic adaptability. Continuously developing new products, services, business models and strategies enhances competitive advantage. This course begins with creativity as the starting point for innovation, exploring ways to enhance individual, team and organizational creativity as it pertains to marketing decisions and strategies. Students engage in exercises and a project that concretize the creativity and innovation process in marketing activities.

    Prerequisite(s): MKTG 3110  with grade of C or above.


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  • MKTG 3224 - Branding and Product Strategy


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Emphasis on branding, brand management, and brand equity. Covers measurement of brand equity sources and outcomes. Particular focus on designing brand strategies, introducing and naming new products and extensions, and the new product development process.

    Prerequisite(s): MKTG 3110  with grade of C or above.


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  • MKTG 3225 - Advertising and Promotions


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Covers all areas of marketing promotion, including such topics as advertising, media selection, packaging and sales promotion. Offers basic skills and techniques to allow the student to enter careers in advertising or media.

    Prerequisite(s): MKTG 3110  with grade of C or above.


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  • MKTG 3226 - Sales and Negotiations


    Credit Hours: (3)

    An overview of skills and knowledge involved in individual selling and management of sales programs, including sales management theories and their applications. Emphasis on both buyer and seller negotiation techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): MKTG 3110  with grade of C or above.


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  • MKTG 3227 - Retailing and Logistics Management


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Examination of the professional management of retail institutions and logistics from the perspective of a professional manager and an entrepreneur. In terms of retailing content, includes a topical analysis of the retail mix; trade and site analysis; merchandise selection and display; services; store layout; promotional, pricing, and financial policies. In terms of logistics content, includes ways to plan and manage supply chains, transportation, and distribution of goods and services.

    Prerequisite(s): MKTG 3110  with grade of C or above.


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  • MKTG 3228 - Marketing Analytics


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Emphasis on analyzing interactions of consumers, firms, and society. Focus on interpreting results. Particular emphasis on analyzing data related to market response, customer segmentation, customer targeting, brand positioning, and pricing and promotion decisions.

    Prerequisite(s): MKTG 3110  with grade of C or above.


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  • MKTG 3229 - Internet Marketing and Analytics


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Emphasis on developing successful Internet marketing strategy based on quantitative and qualitative analysis of customer, competitors and channel members. Incorporates online and offline communication media and hands-on experience with Internet applications.

    Prerequisite(s): MKTG 3110  with grade of C or above.


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  • MKTG 3230 - Social Media Marketing


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Emphasis on using social media for marketing purposes. Particular focus on key performance indicators, campaign creation, social marketing program optimization, and web analytics related to social media.

    Prerequisite(s): MKTG 3110  with grade of C or above.


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  • MKTG 3231 - Global Marketing Management


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Emphasis on the assessment of global market opportunities, development of global market strategies, and implementation of global market plans. Topics include: the examination of cultural, social, legal, political, financial, and geographical environments. The marketing mix elements are studied in the global environment.

    Prerequisite(s): MKTG 3110  with grade of C or above.


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  • MKTG 3232 - Sports Marketing


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Covers strategies necessary for success in marketing sports events, products and services. Builds knowledge, skills, and practical understanding of the nature, contexts and dynamics of sports marketing. Critical exploration of sports product, pricing, promotion, and distribution, and the strategies available to sports and sports-related businesses.

    Prerequisite(s): MKTG 3110  with grade of C or above.


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  • MKTG 3234 - Customer Data Mining and Marketing Metrics


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Emphasis on techniques to identify new marketing opportunities and better connect with customers. Particular emphasis on the analysis of databases and use of marketing dashboards and scorecards. Topics include: text and Web mining, market basket analysis, and profiling and predictive modeling.

    Prerequisite(s): MKTG 3110  with grade of C or above.


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  • MKTG 3250 - Marketing Strategy Consultancy


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Integration of all marketing elements in a strategic planning framework. Emphasis on areas of strategic importance, especially those which have significant implications and relevance for marketing policy decisions in competitive situations.

    Prerequisite(s): MKTG 3110  with grade of C or above, completion of at least three marketing elective courses, and Senior standing.


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  • MKTG 3251 - Marketing Analytics Consultancy


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Integration of all marketing elements in a strategic planning framework. Emphasis on areas of strategic importance, especially those which have significant implications and relevance for marketing policy decisions in competitive situations.

    Prerequisite(s): MKTG 3110  with grade of C or above, completion of at least three marketing elective courses in the marketing analytics track, and Senior standing.


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  • MKTG 3260 - AMA Professional Marketing Certification


    Credit Hours: (1)

    Prepares students to take the AMA Professional Certified Marketer (PCM) Examination. This course is designed around the topics covered on the PCM exam. Topics to be reviewed for the exam include: legal/ethical issues; information management; assessment and planning of the strategic marketing process; and marketing evaluation.

    Prerequisite(s): completed undergraduate degree and four years of professional experience; additional course fee of $535 for American Marketing Association application and examination fee.


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  • MKTG 3400 - Marketing Internship


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Provides a meaningful work experience in an area of marketing. Requires 150 hours of supervised employment - 50 hours per credit hour. Internship proposals can be initiated by the student or by the department internship coordinator. Students should consult the department internship coordinator well in advance of registration to discuss availability of positions. Proposal forms must be completed and approved prior to registration. Graded on a Pass/No Credit basis. Cannot be repeated for credit or taken for credit at the same time or following any other internship for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior and Senior marketing majors in good standing; MKTG 3110  with grade of C or above plus two Marketing electives; and permission of department of Marketing Internship Coordinator.


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  • MKTG 3500 - Marketing Cooperative Education and 49ership Experience


    Credit Hours: (0)

    Enrollment in this course is required for the department’s cooperative education and 49ership/service 49ership students during each semester they are working in a position.  Acceptance into the Experiential Learning Program by the University Career Center is required. Participating students pay a course registration fee for transcript notation (49ership and co-op).  Assignments must be arranged and approved in advance.  The Cooperative Education Program is only open to undergraduate students; graduate level students are encouraged to contact their academic departments to inquire about academic or industrial internship options for credit.  For more information, contact the University Career Center.

      Graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis. Course may be repeated

    Prerequisite(s): Marketing major. 


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  • MKTG 3800 - Directed Study


    Credit Hours: (1-3)

    Enrollment granted only by permission of the faculty with whom the work will be performed. The student’s work assignments will be designed by the student and faculty member who will oversee the project of study. The credit hours will be determined prior to enrollment and will be based on the particular project undertaken. The proposal must be approved by the department chair

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department and Junior standing.


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  • MSCI 1101 - Leadership and Personal Development


    Credit Hours: (1)

    Introduces students to the personal challenges and competencies that are critical for effective leadership.  Students learn how the personal development of life skills such as cultural understanding, goal setting, time management, mental resiliency, physical fitness, and stress management relate to leadership and the Army profession.  Includes instruction in map reading, land navigation, and customs and courtesies of the Army.  Participation in leadership lab is required.  There is no military obligation to take this course; open to all UNC Charlotte and CAEC consortium students.

    Corequisite(s): MSCI 1101L .
    Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Participation in leadership lab is required


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  • MSCI 1101L - Leadership and Personal Development Lab


    Credit Hours: (1)

    Students learn the basic fundamentals in being a member of a team.  This is taught through multiple venues, including drill and ceremony, land navigation, weapons familiarization, basic rifle marksmanship, medical tasks, individual movement techniques, engaging targets, understanding Army acronyms, hand and arm signals, reactive leadership, and radio protocol procedures.  Freshmen learn basic leadership skills and master the fundamentals of being a follower. 

    Corequisite(s): MSCI 1101 .


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  • MSCI 1102 - Introduction to Leadership


    Credit Hours: (1)

    Overview of leadership fundamentals such as setting direction, the profession of arms, listening, presenting briefs, providing feedback, and using effective writing skills.  Students explore dimensions of leadership attributes and core leader competencies in the context of practical, hands-on, and interactive exercises.  Cadets who are contracted or conditionally contracted by the end of their Freshman year may be required to attend Cadet Initial Entry Training (CIET) at Fort Knox, KY, during the summer.  Participation in leadership lab is required.  There is no military obligation to take this course; open to all UNC Charlotte and CAEC consortium students.

    Corequisite(s): MSCI 1102L .
    Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Participation in leadership lab is required


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  • MSCI 1102L - Introduction to Leadership Lab


    Credit Hours: (1)

    Students learn the basic fundamentals in being a member of a team.  This is taught through multiple venues including drill and ceremony, land navigation, weapons familiarization, basic rifle marksmanship, medical tasks, individual movement techniques, engaging targets, introduction to the orders process, understanding Army acronyms, hand and arm signals, basic military tactics, and radio protocol procedures.  Freshmen learn basic leadership skills and master the fundamentals of being a follower. 

    Corequisite(s): MSCI 1102 .


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  • MSCI 2101 - Innovative Team Leadership


    Credit Hours: (2)

    Explores the dimensions of creative and innovative tactical leadership strategies and styles by examining team dynamics and historical leadership theories that form the basis of the Army leadership framework.  Students practice aspects of personal motivation and team building in the context of planning, executing, and assessing team exercises and participating in leadership labs.  Includes instruction in troop leading procedures, tactical movement, squad level operations, battle drills, and problem solving.  Participation in leadership lab is required.  There is no military obligation to take this course; open to all UNC Charlotte and CAEC consortium students.

    Corequisite(s): MSCI 2101L .


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  • MSCI 2101L - Innovative Team Leadership Lab


    Credit Hours: (1)

    Students become proficient in the basic fundamentals and are introduced to leading a small team.  This is taught through multiple venues including advanced land navigation, survival skills, building terrain models, medical skills, movement formations, movement techniques, special teams, writing operations orders, situation reporting, call for fire, and introduction to battle drills.  Sophomores focus on mentoring freshmen and serve as team leaders.  

    Corequisite(s): MSCI 2101 .


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  • MSCI 2102 - Foundations of Tactical Leadership


    Credit Hours: (2)

    Examines the challenges of leading teams in the complex operational environment. The course highlights dimensions of terrain analysis, patrolling, route planning, and operations orders. Further study of the Army Leadership Requirements Model explores the dynamics of adaptive leadership in the context of military operations. There is no military obligation to take this course; open to all UNC Charlotte and CAEC consortium students.

    Corequisite(s): MSCI 2102L .
    Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Participation in leadership lab is required.


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  • MSCI 2102L - Foundations of Tactical Leadership Lab


    Credit Hours: (1)

    Students become proficient in the basic fundamentals and are introduced to leading a squad-based element.  This is taught through multiple venues including advanced land navigation, building terrain models, advanced rifle marksmanship, medical skills, movement formations, movement techniques, special teams, writing operations orders, situation reporting, call for fire, and introduction to battle drills.  Sophomores focus on mentoring freshmen and serve as team leaders. 

    Corequisite(s): MSCI 2102 .


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  • MSCI 3101 - Adaptive Team Leadership


    Credit Hours: (3)

    Academically challenging course where Cadets study, practice, and apply the fundamentals of Army leadership, Army values and ethics, personal development, and small unit tactics at the squad level.  At the conclusion of this course, cadets will be capable of planning, coordinating, navigating, motivating and leading a 9-person squad in the execution of a tactical mission during a classroom practical exercise, a leadership lab, or during a situational training exercise (STX) in a field environment.  Successful completion of this course helps prepare cadets for success at the ROTC Cadet Leader Course (CLC) which they attend the following summer at Fort Knox, KY.  Cadets receive systematic and specific feedback on their leader attributes, values and core leader competencies from their instructor, other ROTC cadre, and MSIV Cadets who evaluate them using the ROTC leader development program (LDP) model.  Cadets will be tasked with managing the training of MS II cadets based on direction from MS IV cadets.  Course includes instruction in squad operations, problem solving, and combat orders.  Participation in leadership lab is required.

    Prerequisite(s): Basic Course credit.
    Corequisite(s): MSCI 3101L .


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