Sep 27, 2024  
2012-2013 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2012-2013 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]

Courses


 

Management

  
  • MGT 310 - Managing Organizational Behavior


    3 credit(s)
    To manage in the global marketplace, students learn about responding to changing environmental events by establishing management systems that are effective, efficient, and adaptive. Students are responsible for setting goals and strategies, organizing diverse teams, leading and motivating members, and improving performance, as well as understanding the consequences of these actions on human behavior.
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of 40 credits.


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  • MGT 315 - Group Dynamics and Interpersonal Relationships


    3 credit(s)
    This course focuses on improving students’ ability to work in interpersonal, team, and group contexts. Small-group theory and research form the basis for the study of communication, leadership, and group decision-making skills. Through interaction and feedback, students develop an awareness of their own behavior and how it affects others in pairs, groups, and teams. They also develop skills in dealing with people of diverse backgrounds. A weekend workshop may be held in lieu of several classes.
    Prerequisite(s): MGT 310 .


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  • MGT 360 - Developing Management Skills


    3 credit(s)
    The demands of business today require a range of decision-making and team-leadership skills. Topics include conflict management, creativity, communication, giving professional presentations, problem solving, group roles, power, and team dynamics. Students practice, assess, and reflect on their skills as potential managers, learning their strengths and weaknesses in these key areas.
    Prerequisite(s): MGT 310  or permission of instructor.


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  • MGT 410 - Human Resource Management


    3 credit(s)
    The human resource (HR) function is being asked to contribute directly to the success of today’s organizations worldwide. This course discusses the changing roles of human resource management in bringing about this leadership through strategic thinking. In addition to strategic aspects, students learn fundamental HR practices, such as job analysis, performance appraisal, and interviewing techniques. The complex legislative, judicial, international, and demographic issues that impact HR systems are also presented. Applications in the use of information technology to complete HR tasks are demonstrated. Students analyze cases and practice human resource techniques through projects and discussions.
    Prerequisite(s): MGT 310 .


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  • MGT 421 - Leadership in the 21st Century


    3 credit(s)
    This course provides an overview of historical and contemporary theories of leadership. Its primary goal is to equip students with self-awareness and leadership skills for individual, team, and organizational contexts. The course integrates theory and practice through the use of readings, lecture, online discussion, video cases, targeted reflection papers, experiential activities/simulations, contact with local leaders, and practice of leadership skills. At the end of the course, students create their own theory of leadership, assess their skills in relation to it, and set personal leadership-development goals.
    Prerequisite(s): MGT 310 .


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  • MGT 425 - Introduction to Negotiations


    3 credit(s)
    Theoretical foundations and practical skills used in resolving differences and negotiating mutually satisfying outcomes are addressed. Skills are developed through case analyses and simulated negotiations in a variety of contexts. Topics are the nature of negotiations, different negotiating styles, distributive vs. integrative bargaining, power, conflict, labor negotiations, mediation, and intercultural bargaining. Self-reflection, giving and receiving feedback are key aspects in developing negotiation skills.
    Prerequisite(s): MGT 310  or permission of instructor.


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  • MGT 430 - Process and Project Management


    3 credit(s)
    This course provides an overview of the basic principles that are at the core of the philosophy of continuous improvement. Attention is also directed at understanding how the application of this philosophy has led to the transformation of many work environments during the last two decades. Throughout the course, process and project management tools and techniques are demonstrated in class and then used in field projects to integrate theory with practice.
    Prerequisite(s): MGT 320 , MGT 360 , and senior standing.


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  • MGT 482 - Small-Business Practicum

    Course Cross-listed with MKT 482 
    3 credit(s)
    Interested students gain experience working with micro businesses in Hartford’s Upper Albany neighborhood. Participants are assigned to specific businesses and will assist them in specific areas as defined by each business’s needs assessments. Students also have the opportunity to share specific, relevant interests and expertise with the businesses. Much of the work will take place on-site at each business or in the Upper Albany Main Street office. May not take both BAR 270  and this course. Students are expected to spend at least 10 hours per week during business hours (9 a.m.–5 p.m.) with their businesses.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing, a grade point average of 2.5, and permission of instructor.


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  • PRO 322 - Operations Planning and Control Systems


    3 credit(s)
    An exploration of the design of operations planning and control systems in manufacturing and service organizations. Emphasis will be placed on obtaining a better understanding of the problems associated with operations planning and control. Topics include information systems and databases for operations planning and control, forecasting, aggregate planning, master scheduling, inventory control and resource requirements planning, and operations control and scheduling.
    Prerequisite(s): MGT 320 .


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Management Information Systems

  
  • MIS 211 - Introduction to Management Information Systems


    3 credit(s)
    This course presents information systems fundamentals necessary to operate effectively in a computerized business environment. Computer tools and techniques used in solving business problems are also introduced and applied. Topics include the computer skills necessary for business, organizational and technical foundations of information systems, and the management of information in modern business organizations.
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
    Laboratory fee.


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  • MIS 350 - Information Systems Analysis and Design


    3 credit(s)
    This course explores the principles, techniques, and problems associated with the development, operation, and evaluation of computer-based information systems, with emphasis placed on linking organization information requirements to physical information systems. Students will learn how to analyze organization information requirements, develop specifications for information systems, gain awareness of the socio-technical approaches in SAD, and understand implementation issues with CASE tools. Students will also examine techniques for selecting, installing, and maintaining PC-based systems and their peripheral equipment.
    Prerequisite(s): CS 111  or permission of instructor.
    Laboratory fee.


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  • MIS 441 - Data Communications, Networks, and Connectivity


    3 credit(s)
    This course introduces data communication concepts, networking fundamentals, and principles of connectivity underlying current business telecommunications including network hardware, software, and protocols and standards. Other important issues of telecommunications in business are discussed, such as network securities, electronic data interchange, distributed processing (client/server), and web-based systems.
    Prerequisite(s): MIS 350 .
    Laboratory fee.


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  • MIS 442 - Database Modeling and Management


    3 credit(s)
    This course introduces basic and intermediate concepts on data modeling and database (dB) design. Emphasis is on relational and object-oriented dB design, SQL, client/server issues, website and HTML interface, dB security and administration, and other emerging issues in dB. Students are provided hands-on experience with a DBMS application and are required to design and implement a dB project.
    Prerequisite(s): MIS 350 .
    Laboratory fee.


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Marketing

  
  • MKT 310 - Introduction to Marketing


    3 credit(s)
    This course examines the dynamics of marketing and its important role in today’s society. In addition to discussing marketing functions, marketing organizations, marketing research and other key dimensions of marketing, the course addresses cultural, social, ethical, legal and international aspects of the field. Case studies and examples of business and nonbusiness organizations are discussed.
    Prerequisite(s): EC 110  and EC 211  for Barney students, or EC 101  for non-Barney students.

      


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  • MKT 325 - Marketing Communications


    3 credit(s)
    This course presents an integrative approach to the creation, implementation, and measurement of all of the ways in which an organization communicates with its external public. While focusing on the communications tools of advertising, publicity, sales promotion, and personal selling, this course takes a marketing management perspective and explains how communications is used to help satisfy customers and achieve the goals of the organization with special consideration given to entrepreneurial and small businesses. This is a survey course that stresses an understanding of the terms, concepts, and processes involved in the creating of the integrated marketing communications.
    Prerequisite(s): MKT 310 .


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  • MKT 330 - Retail Management


    3 credit(s)
    This course explores and evaluates the dynamic role of retailing in the marketing of consumer goods and services. Significant changes in the American retailing environment, in the character of retail competition and in the organizational structure of retail firms are examined. The methods and principles of marketing as applied to retailing, including site selection, sales stimulation, pricing policies, merchandising, purchasing, and the like, are introduced.
    Prerequisite(s): MKT 310 .


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  • MKT 332 - Merchandising


    3 credit(s)
    Offers specific instruction in and discussion of the development of merchandising techniques. The course includes preparation of merchandise budgets; use and interpretation of merchandise information systems; determination of markup and gross margin; control of markdowns; merchandise arithmetic, purchase order preparation; maintenance of good vendor relationships; importance of communicating with and cooperating with the nonmerchandising areas of the retail organization; analysis of operating statements.
    Prerequisite(s): MKT 310 .


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  • MKT 482 - Small-Business Practicum

    Course Cross-listed with MGT 482 
    3 credit(s)
    Interested students gain experience working with micro businesses in Hartford’s Upper Albany neighborhood. Participants are assigned to specific businesses and will assist them in specific areas as defined by each business’s needs assessments. Students also have the opportunity to share specific, relevant interests and expertise with the businesses. Much of the work will take place on site at each business or in the Upper Albany Main Street office. May not take both BAR 270  and this course. Students are expected to spend at least 10 hours per week during business hours (9 a.m.–5 p.m.) with their businesses.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing, a grade point average of 2.5, and permission of instructor.


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Mathematics

  
  • M 100 - Cooperative Education Program


    Variable credit(s)
    These courses are intended for students in the cooperative education program. The program is designed to provide students with a series of real-world problems that must be analyzed and modeled to provide solutions that are usable in their work environment. These courses carry 1–3 credits, with the actual number of credits awarded on the basis of work involvement. All courses must be taken on a Pass/No Pass basis. Cooperative education courses may be repeated for a total of up to 15 credits.
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing and 2.5 GPA.


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  • M 114 - Everyday Statistics


    3 credit(s)
    Designed to introduce basic concepts of probability, random sampling, data organization, measures of central tendency and variability, binomial and normal probability distributions, statistical inference, elements of hypothesis testing, one- and two sample tests for means and proportions, chisquare tests for tabular data, an introduction to linear regression and correlation.
    Prerequisite(s): Two years of algebra.


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  • M 140 - Precalculus with Trigonometry


    4 credit(s)
    A study of linear and quadratic equations and inequalities; the Cartesian coordinate system for the plane; and the algebra and graphing of functions with special emphasis on polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Definitions and graphs of the trigonometric functions; solutions of triangles; analytic trigonometry, including circular and inverse trigonometric functions. Solutions of word problems are stressed throughout. A programmable graphing calculator is required. The goal is to prepare students for M 144 .
    Prerequisite(s): Two years of algebra.


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  • M 200 - Cooperative Education Program


    Variable credit(s)
    These courses are intended for students in the cooperative education program. The program is designed to provide students with a series of real-world problems that must be analyzed and modeled to provide solutions that are usable in their work environment. These courses carry 1–3 credits, with the actual number of credits awarded on the basis of work involvement. All courses must be taken on a Pass/No Pass basis. Cooperative education courses may be repeated for a total of up to 15 credits.
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing and 2.5 GPA.


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  • M 300 - Cooperative Education Program


    Variable credit(s)
    These courses are intended for students in the cooperative education program. The program is designed to provide students with a series of real-world problems that must be analyzed and modeled to provide solutions that are usable in their work environment. These courses carry 1–3 credits, with the actual number of credits awarded on the basis of work involvement. All courses must be taken on a Pass/No Pass basis. Cooperative education courses may be repeated for a total of up to 15 credits.
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing and 2.5 GPA.


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  • M 340 - Introductory Analysis


    3 credit(s)
    A rigorous treatment of differentiation and Riemann integration. Topology of the real line, real-valued sequences and their limits, continuity of real valued sequences and their limits, continuity of real-valued functions, the Mean Value Theorem, a rigorous definition of the definite (Riemann) integral and proofs of its elementary properties, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Other topics may include sequences of functions, series, or function spaces.
    Prerequisite(s): M 222W .


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  • M 354 - Studies in Mathematical Modeling


    3 credit(s)
    The process of developing and simulating mathematical models of real-world phenomena are studied. The types of models considered vary from year to year and may include discrete and continuous dynamical models, stochastic models, neural networks, and optimization models. Applications may be to the natural sciences, management science, engineering, or industry. With departmental permission, the course may be repeated for credit.
    Prerequisite(s): M 240  or permission of instructor.
    (Offered spring 2013, 2015, 2017)


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  • M 380 - Teaching Secondary School Mathematics—Concepts


    3 credit(s)
    A study of mathematics education, including issues related to learning theory, mathematics, curricula, pedagogy, assessment, and the role of research and state and national standards on the teaching and learning of school mathematics. Note: This course does not count toward the University mathematics requirement or the upper-level course requirement in either a math minor or the other two math majors.
    Prerequisite(s): M 222W .


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  • M 381W - Teaching Secondary School Mathematics—Practice


    3 credit(s) Writing-Intensive
    A course in the methods of designing, teaching, assessing, and revising effective lesson and unit plans across the 7–12 mathematics curriculum, including algebra, geometry, number systems, probability/statistics, and discrete math. Note: This course does not count toward the University mathematics requirement or the upper-level course requirement in either a math minor or the other two math majors.
    Prerequisite(s): M 380 .


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  • M 400 - Cooperative Education Program


    Variable credit(s)
    These courses are intended for students in the cooperative education program. The program is designed to provide students with a series of real-world problems that must be analyzed and modeled to provide solutions that are usable in their work environment. These courses carry 1–3 credits, with the actual number of credits awarded on the basis of work involvement. All courses must be taken on a Pass/No Pass basis. Cooperative education courses may be repeated for a total of up to 15 credits.
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing and 2.5 GPA.


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Mathematics: Engineering Technology

  
  
  
  
  

Mathematics: Hillyer

  
  • MAB 010 - Foundations of Algebra


    0 credit(s)
    This course provides students with an opportunity to analyze their study and test-taking skills in mathematics as incoming students and develop new strategies to improve their performance as college mathematics students. It emphasizes using the calculator as an important tool in the students’ introduction to the study of college algebra. The following topics from precollege mathematics are reviewed: (1) algebraic expressions involving exponents and radicals, (2) polynomials, (3) solving equations, and (4) building mathematical models to solve problems. The course meets for three weekly class sessions; no academic credit is earned.


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  • MAB 113 - Introduction to Finite Math


    3 credit(s)
    This course helps students develop and apply quantitative analytic skills and strategies in varied problem-solving situations. Topics may include, but are not limited to, (1) organizing, displaying, and interpreting quantitative information; (2) probability and statistics; (3) mathematical models and problem solving; (4) sets and counting techniques; and (5) mathematical reasoning.
    Prerequisite(s): C– or higher in the most recent of either MAB 110  or MAB 111  or equivalent.


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  • MAB 220 - Topics in Trigonometry and Introduction to Calculus


    3 credit(s)
    Trigonometric topics include definitions and graphs of the trigonometric functions, right triangle and unit circle trigonometry, inverse trigonometric functions, and trigonometric identities. Introductory calculus concepts include functions, limits, continuity, average and instantaneous rates of change, definition of derivative, and derivative as a function. A graphing calculator is required. Successful completion of the 9-credit, three-course sequence, consisting of MAB 111 , MAB 220, and MAB 221 , is required to prepare the Hillyer student to proceed to an intermediate calculus class, such as M 145 - Calculus II , in the College of Arts and Sciences. Completion of MAB 220 alone, following MAB 111 , is not sufficient preparation for intermediate calculus. Only open to Hillyer students; not open to students in other colleges at the University of Hartford.
    Prerequisite(s): C– or better in MAB 111 .


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  • MAB 221 - First-Level Calculus


    3 credit(s)
    A continuation of MAB 220 , this course includes the relationship between a function and its derivative; differentiation rules for algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions; applications of derivatives; anti-derivatives; and an introduction to integration and methods of integration. MAB 221 completes the 9-credit sequence that prepares the Hillyer student to proceed to an intermediate calculus course, such as M 145 - Calculus II , in the College of Arts and Sciences. Only open to Hillyer students; not open to students in other colleges at the University of Hartford.
    Prerequisite(s): C– or higher in MAB 220 .


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Mechanical Engineering

  
  • ME 213W - Mechanical Engineering Materials and Laboratory


    3 credit(s)
    A course required for students in mechanical engineering. Structural properties of materials, practices and laboratory experiments to determine the properties of materials used in mechanical engineering. Materials examined will include metals, plastics, and composites. Topics include the molecular structures of these materials and mechanical properties, such as tensile, compressive, torsional, and fatigue, as well as other properties. Statistical methods are presented. The course consists of one lecture and one lecture/ laboratory per week. Student groups meet with instructor each week outside of class to review laboratory journalstyle report drafts. This is a writing intensive course.
    Prereq/Corequisite: ES 212 .
    Laboratory fee.


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