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8. Course Descriptions

Note: Sequencing rules in effect for many Math courses prohibit students from earning credit for a lower numbered Math course after receiving credit for a higher numbered Math course. Sequencing rules are included in the course descriptions of applicable courses.
 

Management
  

  • MGT 301 - Principles of Management and Organizational Behavior

    (3 units)
    This course will provide a broad overview of management concepts. For example, students will gain an understanding of organizational behavior, leadership, human resources, decision making, etc. Students will master these concepts and apply them in modern settings.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Prerequisite(s): Business major or minor.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate an understanding of the foundation and history of management science.
    2. discuss both organizational and management structure.
    3. identify both personal and environment factors in predicting human behavior within organizations.
    4. demonstrate an understanding of how to be an effective manager across different contexts.
    5. make ethical decisions in organizational settings and think through ethical questions.
    6. weigh the importance of corporate social responsibility and the needs of different stakeholders.
    7. demonstrate effective methods of decision making.
    8. be able to think critically strategically about business models and units.
    9. demonstrate understanding of entrepreneurship principles and small business management.
    10. apply theory and research to human resource practices such as placement, performance, promotions, and legal concerns.
    11. engage in goals and planning in order to manage organizational progress.
    12. utilize critical theories to manage organizational change.
    13. demonstrate an understanding of how to apply different leadership approaches to different situations.
    14. manage conflict and make successful group decisions.


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  • MGT 321 - Business Communication

    (3 units)
    Principles and practices for business writing, letters, memos, proposals, research, job applications, resumes, and business presentations.

    Prerequisite(s): Business major or minor.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. effectively communicate information, concepts and ideas in writing.
    2. develop and deliver a professional speech on a business issue.
    3. utilize technology to produce a professional business document &/or presentation demonstrating proficient use of spreadsheet, word processor, and presentation graphics.


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  • MGT 323 - Organization and Interpersonal Behavior

    (3 units)
    Behavioral influences which affect productivity, organizational effectiveness, and efficiency including: perception, motivation, decision making, communication, leadership, organizational design, group behavior and coping with stress.

    Prerequisite(s): Business major or minor.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of what motivates workers.
    2. explain the multiple factors that affect worker performance and prescribe solutions for performance issues.
    3. recognize the range of individual differences possessed by workers.
    4. recognize the value of attracting, retaining, & promoting a diverse workforce.
    5. identify and resolve ethical dilemmas that affect people in organizations.
    6. defend the case for using teams in organizations.
    7. describe an effective leader, including a diagnosis of personal strengths and growth areas in leadership.


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  • MGT 325 - Legal Environment

    (3 units)
    Legal, ethical, political and international environments in which business operates. Examines changing procedural and substantive rules which regulate business entities and individuals in a diverse culture.

    Prerequisite(s): Business major or minor.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. communicate the basics of legal drafting, research, and thought.
    2. interpret legal and ethical issues when making business decisions.
    3. apply analytical problem solving and ethical decision making skills.
    4. recognize and evaluate business law as it applies to tort, contract, agency, business entities, securities, antitrust, property, bankruptcy, and many other important areas of law.


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  • MGT 367 - Human Resource Management

    (3 units) CO10
    Theoretical concepts and practical approaches relevant to management systems and processes; recruitment, training, appraisal, compensation and labor relations. Emphasis on legal constraints and international management.

    Prerequisite(s): MGT 323 ; Business major or minor.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify the fundamental roles and functions of HR.
    2. compose and complete a job analysis questionnaire and job description.
    3. develop and deliver a training program.
    4. develop an overview of laws and regulations that impact the HR function.


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  • MGT 423 - Advanced Topics in Organization and Interpersonal Behavior

    (3 units)
    Selected behavioral influences affecting decision making, organizational structure, including organizational power and politics, change and development, and/or creativity.

    Prerequisite(s): MGT 323 ; Business major or minor.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. develop skills for managing conflict, both in organizational work settings and interpersonally.
    2. develop a “voice” and critical thinking skills necessary when approaching debatable issues that may cause conflicts in organizational settings.
    3. utilize their own experiences and case studies to recognize the principles of conflict and the techniques for its productive management.


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  • MGT 462 - Changing Environments

    (3 units) CO10
    Managing ethically in the changing cultural, economic, political, technological and global environments of business.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 ; CH 201  or CH 202  or CH 203  or CH 212 ; Junior or Senior standing.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. discuss topics related to managing ethically in the changing cultural, economic, political, technological and global environments of business.
    2. discuss and learn about changes that are occurring in society and how they influence decision making in the business world.
    3. discuss and learn about changes that are occurring in society and how they influence decision making in the business world.
    4. recognize and assess the differences in individuals and groups that influence both leader and follower behaviors.
    5. assess how business leaders formulate company objectives, achieve the objectives, and convey those objectives in a form attractive to all members of an organization in ways that add value, demonstrate responsibility, and takes into account the changing environment.
    6. examine diversity from the perspective of different cultures, ethnicities, religions, and social classes in the context of organizational change. Some examples include the role of women and minorities in facilitating organizational change.


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  • MGT 465 - Collective Bargaining and Public Policy

    (3 units)
    Systematic discussion of the major labor problems confronting society. Problems relating to management and union, industrial conflicts, collective bargaining, and legal environment considered.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to a business major/junior standing; MGT 367 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Other

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate familiarity with the institutions, structures, and processes that characterize labor- management relations.
    2. develop and demonstrate the analytical skills required to engage in the practice of labor relations, in particular, techniques for and perspectives on bargaining and dispute resolution.
    3. manage the major labor relations processes (union organizing, bargaining, and dispute resolution) by being able to understand their features, interpret legal standards and rulings, evaluate key influences, and support specific strategies.
    4. assess the effect of worker representation on the operation of the workplace, firm, economy, and society.
    5. identify current challenges in labor relations, debate the central controversies, and recommend new directions.


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  • MGT 466 - Strategic Human Resource Management

    (3 units)
    This course is intended to look at the strategic role that the Human Resources function provides in an organization.

    Prerequisite(s): MGT 367 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate an understanding of Human Resources functions that contribute to an organization’s ability to meet their goals and objectives.
    2. apply basic Human Resources knowledge and apply it to organizational plans.
    3. discuss issues impacting society, industrialism and business.


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  • MGT 467 - Advanced Topics in Human Resource Management

    (3 units)
    This course is designed for advanced management students. Labor Relations, Compensation Management, Employee Selection, Training and Development, Cultural Diversity, or International HRM may be covered.

    Prerequisite(s): MGT 323 ; MGT 367 ; Business major or minor.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. recognize the importance of alignment of HR strategies with organizational strategy.
    2. recognize and develop appropriate HR programs to fit the strategy in areas such as compensation management, staffing and training and development.
    3. recognize, research and recommend solutions to HR issues facing companies and employees today.


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  • MGT 468 - Employment Law

    (3 units)
    In-depth exposure to both federal and state legislation involving equal employment opportunity, occupational safety and health, and labor-management relations. Information on and experience in developing, organizing, and constructing an Affirmative Action Plan for both the public and private sectors.
     

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Prerequisites: Admission to a business major; at least junior standing; MGT 367 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Other

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. provide an overview of the employment law in the United States of America and how it relates to business.
    2. demonstrate the basics of legal drafting, research, and thought.
    3. recognize legal and ethical issues related to employment law.
    4. demonstrate analytical problem solving and ethical decision making skills. 


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  • MGT 470 - Compensation

    (3 Units)
    Analysis of manager and worker jobs in private and public organizations and the social, psychological, economic, and legal influences that affect their compensation.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to a business major; at least Junior standing; MGT 367 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. discuss the effect of compensation on attraction and retention of employees, occupational choice, job performance, and job satisfaction.
    2. discuss compensation management practices.
    3. discuss government and union influences on pay practices along with special compensation.


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  • MGT 473 - Staffing and Development

    (3 units)
    This course exposes students to the advanced Human Resources management topic of Staffing Organizations. The goal is to provide a conceptual and practical understanding of staffing organizations and its importance to the effectiveness and success of an organization.

    Prerequisite(s): MGT 367 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify and comply with Employment Related Laws and Regulations.
    2. discuss Staffing Models and Strategy.
    3. forecast HR requirements and availabilities.


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  • MGT 480 - International Management

    (3 units) CO11
    Investigation and identification of environment and internal functions of international organization. Emphasis on management challenges for international organizations; major focus on comparing international management approaches.

    Prerequisite(s): MGT 323 ; Business major or minor.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. make use of different sources to identify information about the political, economic, social, technological, legal, and cultural in specific countries and will be able to analyze this information to determine how these countries may present attractive business opportunities for American companies.
    2. make use of qualitative as well as quantitative factors to describe and compare cultures of different countries and apply this information to develop an understanding of the unique characteristics of different regions around the world.
    3. demonstrate an acute awareness of current political, economic, and social events worldwide and will be able to explain how these events relate to business practices.


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  • MGT 484 - Management Internship

    (2 to 3 units)
    Management internship with business firms or organizations, providing students with practical experience and exposure to applied problems in the management profession. Students must have senior standing and the approval of the area coordinator.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Prerequisite(s): Must be declared into a business major or minor.

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify practical challenges in a business environment.
    2. apply the knowledge and skills gained from their studies at UNR to the solution of practical challenges.
    3. develop the skills needed to work in a team environment.


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  • MGT 485 - Applied Business Ethics

    (3 units) CO12
    Specific focus on ethical decision-making, skill development and critical thinking. Examines the ethical problems and conflicts leaders and managers encounter in relating their organizations to a multi-stakeholder environment.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate a greater awareness of ethical issues in business.
    2. assess the multiple facets of ethical issues in business.
    3. utilize a comprehensive framework for evaluating ethical issues in business.
    4. show mastery of practical ways for dealing with ethical issues in business.


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  • MGT 486 - Seminar in Quantitative Management Systems

    (3 units)
    Selected topics, readings and discussion of current issues in the use of quantitative systems and techniques for making management decisions.

    Prerequisite(s): MGT 323 ; Business major or minor.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. define research and know the basics of conducting high-quality organizational research to identify and solve organizational issues and/or problems.
    2. critically evaluate research findings and conclusions.
    3. construct a usable survey with acceptable reliability and validity.
    4. explain and make data-driven decisions using appropriate statistical techniques.
    5. write a research proposal which presents research plans in a relevant, interesting way, with findings that can be used to propose solutions to organizational problems.


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  • MGT 488 - Managerial Decision Making and Negotiation

    (3 units)
    This course teaches decision making, bargaining, and negotiation for managers by analysis and study of good decisions.

    Prerequisite(s): MGT 323 ; Business major or minor.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. develop and/or improve their ability to engage in rational decision analysis.
    2. demonstrate knowledge of common judgment and decision mistakes and techniques on how to avoid them.
    3. demonstrate improved skills in bargaining and negotiation.


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  • MGT 489 - Independent Study

    (1 to 3 units)
    Study and research in business administration.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Prerequisite(s): Must be declared into a business major or minor.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. develop research skills, including skills needed to conduct literature reviews and statistical analyses.
    2. develop in-depth knowledge in regard to a specific business or management issue.
    3. develop the ability to take initiative and to engage in creative thinking by working independently.


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  • MGT 491 - Advanced Seminar in Management

    (3 units)
    Advanced study of selected topics in management.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Prerequisite(s): Must be declared into a business major or minor.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate knowledge of advanced management topics through written and oral assignments.


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  • MGT 493 - Seminar in Entrepreneurship

    (3 units)
    This course is designed to introduce students to the ideas and nature of entrepreneurship, and to instill the knowledge and skills needed to navigate starting and managing a new business. Course overview: This course is designed to give students a solid foundation of understanding the process of entrepreneurship. The course is divided into three broad topics: (1) the theory(ies) of entrepreneurship, (2) the process of ideation and innovation, and (3) strategies for managing a successful venture. Because entrepreneurship is a skillset, it is not easily learned by instruction. The goal of this course, then, is not to lecture but to engage students in an active learning process. Its assignments are designed to help students learn by doing. By the end of the class, students will have engineered and developed an idea all the way up to the point of launching a venture. While students will not be required to legally start a business, they should be ready to do so, if they so desire, as soon as the course is over.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Other

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate a greater understanding the process of entrepreneurship.
    2. demonstrate understanding of the background and theory(ies) of entrepreneurship.
    3. discuss the process of ideation and innovation.
    4. develop strategies for managing a successful venture.


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  • MGT 496 - Strategic Management and Policy

    (3 units) CO12, CO13, CO14
    Emphasis on the application of knowledge from all functional areas of business to organizational problems and the formulation and implementation of organizational strategies.

    Prerequisite(s): General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Senior standing; FIN 301 ; MGT 323 ; SCM 352 ; Business major or minor.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. effectively compose written, oral, and multimedia texts for a variety of scholarly, professional, and creative purposes.
    2. articulate and apply ethical principles to specialized knowledge, results of research, creative expression, or design processes and in various academic, professional, social, or personal contexts.
    3. apply and integrate principles from accounting, economics, finance, marketing, information systems, and management making strategic decisions.
    4. discuss and examine systematic research processes, frame questions, read critically, and apply observational and experimental approaches to obtain information.
    5. identify and explain the interplay among different disciplinary fields in understanding and analyzing the external and internal environments of the organization.


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  • MGT 623 - Advanced Topics in Organization and Interpersonal Behavior

    (3 units)
    Selected behavioral influences affecting decision making, organizational structure, including organizational power and politics, change and development, and/or creativity.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. develop skills for managing conflict, both in organizational work settings and interpersonally.
    2. develop a “voice” and critical thinking skills necessary when approaching debatable issues that may cause conflicts in organizational settings.
    3. utilize their own experiences and case studies to recognize the principles of conflict and the techniques for its productive management.
    4. demonstrate understanding of the interrelationship between theory and application of conflict management and organizational politics through written assignments.


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  • MGT 666 - Strategic Human Resource Management

    (3 units)
    This course is intended to look at the strategic role that the Human Resources function provides in an organization.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate an understanding of Human Resources functions that contribute to an organization’s ability to meet their goals and objectives.
    2. apply basic Human Resources knowledge and apply it to organizational plans.
    3. discuss issues impacting society, industrialism and business.
    4. examine and describe the importance of human resources management in the modern organization.


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  • MGT 667 - Advanced Topics in Human Resource Management

    (3 units)
    This course is designed for advanced management students. Labor Relations, Compensation Management, Employee Selection, Training and Development, Cultural Diversity, or International HRM may be covered.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. recognize the importance of alignment of HR strategies with organizational strategy.
    2. recognize and develop appropriate HR programs to fit the strategy in areas such as compensation management, staffing and training and development.
    3. recognize, research and recommend solutions to HR issues facing companies and employees today.
    4. research, analyze, develop and deliver training to the class on a significant HR issue facing society today.


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  • MGT 670 - Compensation

    (3 units)
    Analysis of manager and worker jobs in private and public organizations and the social, psychological, economic, and legal influences that affect their compensation.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. discuss the effect of compensation on attraction and retention of employees, occupational choice, job performance, and job satisfaction.
    2. discuss compensation management practices.
    3. discuss government and union influences on pay practices along with special compensation.


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  • MGT 680 - International Management

    (3 units)
    Investigation and identification of environment and internal functions of international organization. Emphasis on management challenges for international organizations; major focus on comparing international management approaches.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. make use of different sources to identify information about the political, economic, social, technological, legal, and cultural in specific countries and will be able to analyze this information to determine how these countries may present attractive business opportunities for American companies.
    2. make use of qualitative as well as quantitative factors to describe and compare cultures of different countries and apply this information to develop an understanding of the unique characteristics of different regions around the world.
    3. demonstrate an acute awareness of current political, economic, and social events worldwide and will be able to explain how these events relate to business practices.


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  • MGT 689 - Independent Study

    (1 to 3 units)
    Study and research in business administration.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. develop research skills, including skills needed to conduct literature reviews and statistical analyses.
    2. develop in-depth knowledge in regard to a specific business or management issue.
    3. develop the ability to take initiative and to engage in creative thinking by working independently.
    4. demonstrate the ability to communicate their thoughts and analysis of management issues via written or oral or creative assignments.


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  • MGT 691 - Advanced Seminar in Management

    (3 units)
    Advanced study of selected topics in management.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate knowledge of advanced management topics through written and oral assignments.


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Marketing
  

  • MKT 210 - Marketing Principles

    (3 units)
    Objectives and policies of marketing managers as influenced by marketing institutions, the functions performed and consumer wants and needs in a diverse culture.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe the fundamental marketing strategy concepts of segmenting, targeting, positioning and differentiation.
    2. describe the core components of the marketing mix – price, product, place and promotion – and common approaches to setting each as part of marketing management.
    3. recognize basic marketing research tools and basic factors that affect consumer buying behavior and how they affect marketing.


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  • MKT 312 - Buyer Behavior

    (3 units)
    Nature and determinants of consumer behavior. Attention focused on the influence of socio-psychological factors (such as personality, small groups, demographic variables, social class and culture) on the formation of consumer’s attributes, consumption and purchasing behavior.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 201 ; IS 101 ; ECON 102  or HON 220  or BUS 101 ; Business major or minor.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain the nature and determinants of consumer behavior in acquiring, consuming, and discarding products.
    2. recognize and differentiate socio-psychological factors such as consumer need, attention, perception, memory, attitude, emotion, cognitive processing, demographic, and culture.
    3. conduct and compile basic consumer behavior research.


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  • MKT 316 - Marketing Strategy

    (3 units)
    Understanding the role of strategic decision making in the marketing function that allows organizations to reach their objectives through successful market and customer identification, product development, marketing communication, and pricing implementation.

    Prerequisite(s): MKT 210; Business major or minor.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. articulate the role of marketing management in the execution of the marketing concept.
    2. think critically about marketing strategy through class discussions and course assignments.
    3. discuss the role that marketing strategies play in reaching organizational objectives.
    4. apply basic marketing analytical tools to gain customer insight and develop marketing strategies.
    5. critically assess and analyze the practice of marketing management and the strategic decisions that marketing managers are faced with.


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  • MKT 400 - Marketing Research

    (3 units)
    Basic research techniques, survey techniques, sources of marketing information, criteria for evaluation of research studies, and practical experience in making marketing research studies.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 262 ; MKT 210 ; Business major or minor.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply quantitative reasoning and statistical analysis methodologies to understand and solve problems of marketing strategies.
    2. develope questionnaires, use observational and experimental approaches to obtain information, analyzing data, interpreting and presenting research findings as part of their engagement with systematic research processes.
    3. integrate, synthesize and apply knowledge of the relationship between businesses and society and other macro environments.


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  • MKT 422 - Integrated Marketing Communication

    (3 units)
    Development and evaluation of integrated communications programs utilizing promotional mix; management of brand messages for building relationships with customers and other stakeholders.

    Prerequisite(s): MKT 210 ; Business major or minor.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. develop a comprehensive knowledge of the various elements of effective marketing communications programs, their individual characteristics, the synergistic relationships among them, and their place in the larger context of the business decision-making process.
    2. recognize the various elements of the marketing communications mix and the appropriateness of use depending upon organizational objectives and characteristics of the target market.?
    3. refine critical thinking about marketing communication problems through preparation for and class discussions of case studies, readings, and course assignments.


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  • MKT 433 - IMC Competition

    (3 units)
    Advertising, PR and marketing students from business and journalism programs prepare an Integrated Marketing Communications plan for national client and entry in AAF Collegiate Competition. (JOUR 433 and MKT 433 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor Permission and must be declared into a business major or minor.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. recognize, position and develop commercial messages for strategic communications channels.
    2. organize and present work in a professional portfolio format.
    3. develop skills at imagining and implementing creative solutions to strategic communications problems.
    4. demonstrate professional writing and presentation techniques.
    5. relate ethical standards to the practice of strategic communications.


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  • MKT 441 - Distribution Systems

    (3 units)
    Theory, principles and channel implications of wholesale and retail distribution; factors affecting channels; physical distribution.

    Prerequisite(s): MKT 210 ; MKT 316 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe marketing channels in terms of managing the process.
    2. explain the importance of relationship, cooperation, and trust in Business-to-Business interactions.
    3. evaluate the nature of channel conflict and power.
    4. examine and describe the nature of communication and influence strategies in marketing channels.


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  • MKT 443 - Franchising

    (3 units)
    Starting, managing a franchise business: characteristics of franchisor and franchisee; evaluation of franchising opportunities; legal concerns of franchising; development strategies and successful planning, implementation and launching of a new business. Study qualitative and quantitative factors involved in selecting, developing, managing, and maintaining channels of distribution. Special focus on the role that relationships and trust between firms plays in establishing a competitive advantage.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Prerequisite(s): MKT 210 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Other

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe marketing channels in terms of managing the process.
    2. explain the importance of relationship, cooperation, and trust in Business-to-Business interactions.
    3. evaluate the nature of channel conflict and power.
    4. examine and describe the nature of communication and influence strategies in marketing channels.


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  • MKT 446 - Personal Selling

    (3 units)
    Learn principles and skills for practical application to selling situations. Develop skills in negotiation, communication, presentation, writing, critical thinking, conflict resolution, relationship management, and ethical decision making.

    Prerequisite(s): MKT 210 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate an understanding of how personal selling fits into the marketing “toolbox.”
    2. describe the difference between traditional transaction-based selling and relationship-focused sales.
    3. recognize the importance of building trust in a client - salesperson relationship and understand how trust is earned.
    4. demonstrate an understanding of why ethics is a major component in sales to maintain high standards of professional conduct.
    5. explain the different steps in business-to business buying process.
    6. describe the processes used in identifying client needs and methods to sell solutions.
    7. demonstrate an understanding of why prospecting is the most important yet often the most challenging task for salespeople.
    8. demonstrate an understanding of the negotiation and closing process of a sale.


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  • MKT 451 - Brand Management

    (3 units)
    This course focuses on how to establish, grow and manage brand equity. Students will also learn how to utilize brand equity to achieve long run profitable growth and higher satisfaction for customers.

    Prerequisite(s): MKT 210 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain key theories and terms pertaining to strategic brand management.
    2. apply brand management theories and frameworks to offer solutions for real-world marketing issues.
    3. conduct basic qualitative and quantitative brand management research.


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  • MKT 456 - International Marketing

    (3 units) CO10, CO11
    Marketing structure and policies employed in export and import trade. Consideration of legal, cultural and economic factors in marketing abroad.

    Prerequisite(s): MKT 210 ; Business major or minor.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify and analyze the complex elements of different societies around the world in relation to their history, values, politics, economy, or beliefs and practices and how each of these are important in a commercial context.
    2. describe how attitudes, beliefs, values, religion, aesthetics, dietary preferences, language, and communication shape the perceptions and viewpoints of different cultures and groups.
    3. apply different theories of cultural difference to better understand how marketing influences and is influenced by culture.
    4. demonstrate an understanding of the value of both cultural differences (diversity) and the creation of societal fairness (equity).


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  • MKT 460 - Consumerism

    (3 units)
    This course will discuss the history of American consumption and analyze modern consumer culture to better understand consumers’ happiness and well-being. By exploring the emerging field of social marketing, students will reflect on personal values and civic responsibility as a consumer.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Prerequisite(s): MKT 210 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Other

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of the history of American consumption and analyze modern consumer culture.
    2. recognize marketing strategies related to anti-consumption campaigns and social responsibility activities and discuss marketers’ responsibilities in a post-traditional society.
    3. reflect on a sense of personal values and civic responsibility as a consumer.


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  • MKT 476 - Data Visualization and Business Analytics

    (3 units)
    Methods of effective presentation and representation of quantitative information. Also, quantitative analytical methods, including mathematical optimization and simulation.

    Prerequisite(s): SCM 352 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. graphically represent data.
    2. optimize problems that can be represented as linear equations.
    3. simulate random processes.


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  • MKT 478 - Marketing Practicum

    (3 units)
    Marketing field projects or marketing competitions sponsored by one or more corporations in which students work on applied marketing projects or practical experiments.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 9

    Prerequisite(s): MKT 210 ; MKT 316 ; Business major or minor.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. determine firms’ objectives.
    2. develop marketing plans for different types of clients.
    3. develop marketing metrics and make forecasts.


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  • MKT 479 - IMC Practicum

    (3 units)
    Synthesize and expand students’ previous learning of promotion theory through development of research-based IMC campaign. This course enhances students’ analytical, creative and teamwork skills.

    Prerequisite(s): MKT 316 ; MKT 400 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. conduct an in-depth situation analysis and formulate IMC objectives.
    2. conduct communication research and develop effective media planning strategies.
    3. analyze psychological characteristics of a target market and develop effective creative strategies.
    4. present IMC plan in a clear and succinct manner.


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  • MKT 480 - Pricing, Revenue, and Predictive Analytics

    (3 units)
    Matching demand with supply is essential for managing businesses. Revenue management focuses on managing demand, without attempting to manage the supply, through pricing analytics that predicts consumer behavior at the micro-market levels and optimize product availability and price to maximize revenue growth. The demand must be understood first to be managed; this understanding mainly comes from statistical forecasting and predictive analytics.

    Recommended Preparation: IS 201 ; SCM 352 ; ECON 103 ; ECON 261 ; ECON 262 ; MKT 210 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. list and relate demand drivers to demands in specific industries.
    2. derive and compute price-demand relationship, optimal prices, and revenues.
    3. identify revenue management and forecasting practices.
    4. (GRAD) formulate revenue and pricing optimization problems and solve them for optimal solutions.


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  • MKT 483 - Marketing Internship

    (2 to 3 units)
    Marketing internship with business firms or organizations, providing students with practical experience and exposure to applied problems in the marketing profession. Students must have senior standing and the approval of the area coordinator.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Prerequisite(s): MKT 210 ; Business major or minor.

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Units of Internship/Practicum: X
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply classroom learning, theory, and course content to internship experiences.?
    2. identify, assess, and develop marketing plan.
    3. develop professionally relevant competencies and relationships in a professional setting.


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  • MKT 490 - Independent Study

    (3 units)
    Independent study and research in marketing topics.

    Prerequisite(s): MKT 316 ; MKT 400 ; minimum GPA of 3.0; senior standing; approval of marketing area coordinator; Business major or minor.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Independent Study: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain aspects of a specific topic in marketing in more detail to a specific professional or academic audience.
    2. research and compile available secondary sources of information on a specific topic.
    3. demonstrate knowledge of marketing topics through written and oral assignments.


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  • MKT 492 - Advanced Seminar in Marketing

    (3 units)
    Advanced study of selected topics in marketing.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 9

    Prerequisite(s): Must be declared into a business major or minor.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate in-depth knowledge of selected topics in marketing.
    2. analyze marketing strategies from a topic-based perspective.
    3. discuss current developments in selected marketing topics.


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  • MKT 495 - Advanced Marketing Management

    (3 units)
    Application of marketing principles and methods to case problems, merchandising, distribution channels, brand policy, planning and administering sales programs and the like.

    Prerequisite(s): MKT 316 ; Business major or minor.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. develop and conduct an in-depth analysis of firms, competitors, markets and environmental factors affecting businesses performance.
    2. determine marketing objectives, choose target market and develop marketing mix strategies.
    3. analyze and interpret marketing metrics.


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  • MKT 600 - Marketing Research

    (3 units)
    Basic research techniques, survey techniques, sources of marketing information, criteria for evaluation of research studies, and practical experience in making marketing research studies.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply quantitative reasoning and statistical analysis methodologies to understand and solve problems.
    2. engage in systematic research processes, frame questions, read critically, and apply observational and experimental approaches to obtain information.
    3. determine the scope and direction of research conducted.
    4. use various statistical techniques.


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  • MKT 622 - Integrated Marketing Communication

    (3 units)
    Development and evaluation of integrated communications programs utilizing promotional mix; management of brand messages for building relationships with customers and other stakeholders.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. develop a comprehensive knowledge of the various elements of marketing communications mix, their individual characteristics and the synergistic relationships among them.
    2. critically analyze marketing communications programs and determine the appropriate strategies to improve the effectiveness of the programs.
    3. recognize the role that integrated marketing communications play in the marketing strategies.
    4. develop various marketing metrics.


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  • MKT 641 - Distribution Systems

    (3 units)
    Theory, principles and channel implications of wholesale and retail distribution; factors affecting channels; physical distribution.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe marketing channels in terms of managing the process.
    2. explain the importance of relationship, cooperation, and trust in Business-to-Business interactions.
    3. evaluate the nature of channel conflict and power.
    4. examine and describe the nature of communication and influence strategies in marketing channels.


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  • MKT 646 - Personal Selling

    (3 units)
    Learn principles and skills for practical application to selling situations. Develop skills in negotiation, communication, presentation, writing, critical thinking, conflict resolution, relationship management, and ethical decision making.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate an understanding of how personal selling fits into the marketing “toolbox.”
    2. describe the difference between traditional transaction-based selling and relationship-focused sales.
    3. recognize the importance of building trust in a client - salesperson relationship and understand how trust is earned.
    4. demonstrate an understanding of why ethics is a major component in sales to maintain high standards of professional conduct.
    5. distinguish the characteristics of business markets.
    6. explain the different steps in business-to business buying process.
    7. describe the processes used in identifying client needs and methods to sell solutions.
    8. demonstrate an understanding of why prospecting is the most important yet often the most challenging task for salespeople.
    9. demonstrate how to prepare and and present a winning sales presentation.
    10. demonstrate an understanding of the negotiation and closing process of a sale.


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  • MKT 651 - Brand Management

    (3 units)
    This course focuses on how to establish, grow and manage brand equity. Students will also learn how to utilize brand equity to achieve long run profitable growth and higher satisfaction for customers.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain key theories and terms pertaining to strategic brand management.
    2. apply brand management theories and frameworks to offer solutions for real-world marketing issues.
    3. conduct basic qualitative and quantitative brand management research.
    4. explain key knowledge of the theories and frameworks pertaining to strategic brand management, including customer-based-brand-equity (CBBE), positioning, marketing communication and channel strategies in brand management, brand portfolio management, brand extension, and brand valuation.
    5. develop a cohesive strategic marketing program around a brand.


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  • MKT 656 - International Marketing

    (3 units)
    Marketing structure and policies employed in export and import trade. Consideration of legal, cultural and economic factors in marketing abroad.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify and analyze the complex elements of different societies around the world in relation to their history, values, politics, economy, or beliefs and practices and how each of these are important in a commercial context.
    2. describe how attitudes, beliefs, values, religion, aesthetics, dietary preferences, language, and communication shape the perceptions and viewpoints of different cultures and groups outside of the United States.
    3. apply different theories of cultural difference to better understand how marketing globally impacts culture.
    4. demonstrate in class lectures, group projects, and writing assignments in understanding of how cultural difference valued and create societal fairness.


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  • MKT 676 - Data Visualization and Business Analytics

    (3 units)
    Methods of effective presentation and representation of quantitative information. Also, quantitative analytical methods, including mathematical optimization and simulation.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. graphically represent data.
    2. optimize problems that can be represented as linear equations.
    3. simulate random processes.
    4. use Python to collect data via scraping.


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  • MKT 680 - Pricing, Revenue, and Predictive Analytics

    (3 units)
    Matching demand with supply is essential for managing businesses. Revenue management focuses on managing demand, without attempting to manage the supply, through pricing analytics that predicts consumer behavior at the micro-market levels and optimize product availability and price to maximize revenue growth. The demand must be understood first to be managed; this understanding mainly comes from statistical forecasting and predictive analytics.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. list and relate demand drivers to demands in specific industries.
    2. derive and compute price-demand relationship, optimal prices, and revenues.
    3. identify revenue management and forecasting practices.
    4. formulate revenue and pricing optimization problems and solve them for optimal solutions.


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  • MKT 692 - Advanced Seminar in Marketing

    (3 units)
    Advanced study of selected topics in marketing.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate in-depth knowledge of selected topics in marketing.
    2. analyze marketing strategies from a topic-based perspective.
    3. discuss current developments in selected marketing topics.
    4. develop marketing metrics for selected topics.


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  • MKT 695 - Advanced Marketing Management

    (3 units)
    Application of marketing principles and methods to case problems, merchandising, distribution channels, brand policy, planning and administering sales programs and the like.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. develop and conduct an in-depth analysis of firms, competitors, markets and environmental factors affecting businesses performance.
    2. determine marketing objectives, choose target market and develop marketing mix strategies.
    3. analyze and interpret marketing metrics.
    4. identify factors that lead to sustainable competitive advantage.


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Materials Science and Engineering
  

  • MSE 102 - Introduction to Metallurgical Engineering II

    (2 units)
    Continuation of MSE 101.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 1
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
    3. recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.


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  • MSE 110 - Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering

    (3 units)
    Introduction to the profession of materials science and engineering, including fundamental skills in engineering and design.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Recommended Preparation: ENGR 100 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
    3. recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.


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  • MSE 250 - Elements of Material Science

    (3 to 4 units)
    Internal structure of materials, the dependence of properties upon these structures, and the behavior of materials in service.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 4

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 121A  and CHEM 121L  with a “C” or better or CHEM 201 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
    3. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.


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  • MSE 260 - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving for Engineers

    (3 units)
    Identify, define, clarify issues, gather information, make assumptions, partition and solve problems and identify most attractive solutions. Learn to connect math and science to develop solutions to engineering problems.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 181 ; MSE 250 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
    3. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.


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  • MSE 361 - Thermodynamics of Materials

    (3 units)
    Introduction including the 1st and 2nd laws of thermodynamics, concepts of energy, entropy, work, material properties and process variables. Thermodynamics of solutions and phases. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and CHEM 421 .

    Prerequisite(s): MSE 250 ; MATH 182   with a “C” or better; MSE 260  or CHE 234 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.


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  • MSE 401 - Corrosion of Metals

    (3 units)
    Thermodynamics and kinetic basis for the electrochemical theory of corrosion. Potential-pH diagrams. Polarization curves. Forms of corrosion to include: general and galvanic corrosion, pitting and stress corrosion cracking. Methods of corrosion prevention.

    Prerequisite(s): MSE 250 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
    3. function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
    4. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.


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  • MSE 415 - Materials Characterization

    (3 units)
    Principles and methods of operation of various materials characterization techniques. Topics include optical, electron, and scanning probe microscopy, calorimetry, x-ray methods, spectroscopy, and mechanical tests.

    Prerequisite(s): MSE 250 ; PHYS 181 . Recommended Preparation: CHEM 202 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
    3. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.


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  • MSE 416 - Structure of Materials

    (3 units)
    Crystal lattices, crystalline and other structures in solids and their relationships with material properties, structural characterization methods.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Prerequisite(s): MSE 250  ; MSE 260  for MSE majors.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
    3. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.


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  • MSE 417 - Scanning Electron Microscopy

    (3 units)
    Advanced topics in scanning electron microscopy, including secondary electron imaging, backscattered electron imaging, energy dispersive spectroscopy and electron backscattered diffraction. Hands-on experience of operation on scanning electron microscope (SEM) in the lab using the Thermo Scientific Scios 2 FIB/SEM.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Prerequisite(s): MSE 250 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
    3. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.


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  • MSE 420 - Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Alloys

    (3 units)
    Provides senior undergraduate students and graduate students with the physical metallurgy of ferrous and non-ferrous alloys, including steel, Al alloys, Mg alloys, Ti alloys and Ni-based super-alloys. The emphasis is on the alloy design, processing- structure- property relations, and introduction of commercial ferrous and non-ferrous alloys.

    Prerequisite(s): MSE 250 ; MSE 361 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
    3. recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
    5. GRAD. demonstrate understanding of the research methodology.


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  • MSE 425 - Introduction to Computational Materials Modeling

    (3 units)
    Introduction to computational materials modeling with emphasis in hands-on experience with a broad survey of modern atomic modeling platforms and tools, scientific computing, and visualization. (CHE 425 and MSE 425 are cross-listed; credits may be earned in one of the two.)

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 283  with “C” or better; PHYS 181 ; at least Junior standing.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
    3. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.


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  • MSE 426 - Materials Processing

    (3 units)
    Manufacturing technology and materials processing. Processing technologies of various categories of engineering materials; properties of engineering materials and materials selection, application of materials, advanced processing techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): MSE 250 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
    3. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.


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  • MSE 430 - Phase Transformations and Kinetics

    (3 units)
    Equilibrium and non-equilibrium thermodynamics of material phases, phase transformations, and diffusional transport processes in (and between) solids, liquids and gases.

    Prerequisite(s): CHE 311  or ME 311  or MSE 361 . Corequisite(s): MATH 285 . Recommended Preparation: ENGR 360 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
    3. communicate effectively with a range of audiences.


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  • MSE 433 - Electronic, Magnetic and Optical Properties of Materials

    (3 units)
    Electron transport, elementary band theory, photonic interactions, and magnetism as it relates to the crystal lattice and the microstructure of metallic, polymeric, and ceramic materials.

    Prerequisite(s): MSE 250 ; PHYS 181 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
    3. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.


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  • MSE 450 - Techniques of Process Design, Economics and Safety

    (3 units) CO12
    Principles of chemical engineering process design. Economics, safety, social and ethical considerations; organization of process design; process synthesis; computer optimization techniques applied to design. (CHE 450 and MSE 450 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Prerequisite(s): MSE 361  or CHE 311 ; MSE 460 . Recommended Preparation: Senior standing.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
    3. communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
    4. recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
    5. function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
    6. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
    7. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.


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  • MSE 455 - Electrochemical Engineering

    (3 units)
    Fundamentals of electrochemical engineering; in-depth study of Industrial Applications of Electrochemical Engineering. (CHE 455 and MSE 455 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 202  or higher. Corequisite(s): CHE 361  or MSE 361  or Thermodynamics.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
    3. function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
    4. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.


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  • MSE 456 - Batteries

    (3 units)
    An introduction to the various types of batteries; energy storage and conversion, various components of the batteries with respect to their properties and experimental methods to study them.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 121A  and CHEM 121L  or CHEM 201 ; CHEM 122A  and CHEM 122L  or CHEM 202 ; ME 311/ CHE 311  or MSE 361  or CHEM 421  or PHYS 425.  

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
    2. design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
    3. design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
    4. function on multidisciplinary teams.
    5. identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
    6. understand of professional and ethical responsibility.
    7. communicate effectively.
    8. Students will have the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
    9. Students will have a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
    10. Students will have a knowledge of contemporary issues.
    11. use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.


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  • MSE 457 - Introduction to Biomaterials

    (3 units)
    Principles underlying the use of materials in biological systems and applications. Topics include structure, properties and classes of materials, characterization, materials performance and biological response.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
    3. communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
    4. recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
    5. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.


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  • MSE 460 - Physical Metallurgy I

    (4 units)
    Structure, properties and selection of alloys, vacancies and diffusion, phase diagrams, nucleation and growth, hardening of steels, creep, fracture.

    Prerequisite(s): MSE 250 . Corequisite(s): CEE 372 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
    3. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.


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  • MSE 461 - Physical Metallurgy II

    (3 units)
    Supplementary and advanced treatment of topics introduced in MSE 250 .

    Prerequisite(s): MSE 460 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
    3. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.


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  • MSE 465 - Nuclear Power Fundamentals

    (3 units)
    Nuclear physics, radioactive decay, nuclear reactor design, components of nuclear power plant, nuclear fuel, criticality/reactivity, nuclear fuel cycle, fission reactors, radioactive waste management.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 181 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.


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  • MSE 466 - Nuclear Fuel Cycle

    (3 units)
    Steps in the Nuclear Fuel Cycle: mining to fuel development, usage and waste management.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 181 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
    3. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.


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  • MSE 467 - Radiation Detection and Measurement

    (3 units)
    Fundamentals of ionizing radiation detection and measurement.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 181 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
    3. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.


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  • MSE 468 - Nuclear Materials

    (3 units)
    Materials usage conditions, requirement, fabrication, performance, and corrosion and radiation damage in Nuclear plants.

    Prerequisite(s): MSE 250 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
    3. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.


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  • MSE 470 - Polymeric and Composite Materials

    (3 units)
    Overview of polymeric and contemporary composite materials, physical properties effect on material selection and engineering design.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 122A  and CHEM 122L  or CHEM 202 ; MSE 250 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
    3. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.


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  • MSE 472 - Introduction to Ceramics

    (3 units)
    Structures and imperfections, atom mobility, grain boundaries, ceramic phase diagrams, transformation, grain growth and sintering, properties and applications.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 122A  and CHEM 122L  or CHEM 202 ; MATH 285  with a “C” or better; MSE 250 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
    3. function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
    4. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.


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  • MSE 474 - Non-Crystalline Solids

    (3 units)
    This course provides an introduction into non-crystalline solids with an emphasis on oxide and metallic glasses. The course will begin with an examination of kinetic theories of glass formation, followed by an exploration of composition-structure and property relationships, which can be tailored to fulfill particular sets of product requirements. Amorphous materials and fabrication techniques will also be discussed.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Prerequisite(s): MSE 250 ; ME 311  or MSE 361  or CHEM 421  or PHYS 425 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
    2. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
    3. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.


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  • MSE 476 - Phase-field Modeling of Physical Phenomena

    (3 units)
    Introduction to the concept of phase-field modeling to study various physical phenomena. It gives hands-on information on state-of-the-art numerical tools to adapt students into the field of computational engineering.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 285  with “C” or better. Recommended preparation: a good understanding of differential equations and numerical methods.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
    3. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.


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  • MSE 482 - Design Project

    (3 units) CO14
    Individual projects in the design of processes and plant components including safety, social and ethical consideration.

    Prerequisite(s): MSE 450 . Co-requisite(s): ENGR 301 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 1
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 2
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
    3. communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
    4. recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
    5. function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
    6. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
    7. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.


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  • MSE 495 - Supervised Research

    (1 to 3 units)
    Individual research problems in metallurgy.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.


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  • MSE 498 - Special Topics in Materials

    (3 units)
    Topics  not covered in other classroom-based course offerings.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 9

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
    3. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.


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  • MSE 601 - Corrosion of Metals

    (3 units)
    Thermodynamics and kinetic basis for the electrochemical theory of corrosion. Potential-pH diagrams. Polarization curves. Forms of corrosion to include: general and galvanic corrosion, pitting and stress corrosion cracking. Methods of corrosion prevention.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • MSE 615 - Materials Characterization

    (3 units)
    Principles and methods of operation of various materials characterization techniques. Topics include optical, electron, and scanning probe microscopy, calorimetry, x-ray methods, spectroscopy, and mechanical tests.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • MSE 616 - Structure of Materials

    (3 units)
    Crystal lattices, crystalline and other structures in solids and their relationships with material properties, structural characterization methods.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
    3. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
    4. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    5. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.


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  • MSE 617 - Scanning Electron Microscopy

    (3 units)
    Advanced topics in scanning electron microscopy, including secondary electron imaging, backscattered electron imaging, energy dispersive spectroscopy and electron backscattered diffraction. Hands-on experience of operation on scanning electron microscope (SEM) in the lab using the Thermo Scientific Scios 2 FIB/SEM.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
    3. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
    4. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    5. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.


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  • MSE 620 - Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Alloys

    (3 units)
    Provides senior undergraduate students and graduate students with the physical metallurgy of ferrous and non-ferrous alloys, including steel, Al alloys, Mg alloys, Ti alloys and Ni-based super-alloys. The emphasis is on the alloy design, processing- structure- property relations, and introduction of commercial ferrous and non-ferrous alloys.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
    3. recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
    4. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    5. demonstrate understanding of the research methodology.


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  • MSE 625 - Introduction to Computational Materials Modeling

    (3 units)
    Introduction to computational materials modeling with emphasis in hands-on experience with a broad survey of modern atomic modeling platforms and tools, scientific computing, and visualization. (CHE 625 and MSE 625 are cross-listed; credits may be earned in one of the two.)

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
    3. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
    4. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    5. have an understanding of research methodology.


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  • MSE 626 - Materials Processing

    (3 units)
    Manufacturing technology and materials processing. Processing technologies of various categories of engineering materials; properties of engineering materials and materials selection, application of materials, advanced processing techniques.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
    3. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
    4. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    5. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.


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  • MSE 630 - Phase Transformations and Kinetics

    (3 units)
    Equilibrium and non-equilibrium thermodynamics of material phases, phase transformations, and diffusional transport processes in (and between) solids, liquids and gases.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • MSE 633 - Electronic, Magnetic and Optical Properties of Materials

    (3 units)
    Electron transport, elementary band theory, photonic interactions, and magnetism as it relates to the crystal lattice and the microstructure of metallic, polymeric, and ceramic materials.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • MSE 640 - Nanomaterials Synthesis

    (3 units)
    General overview and understanding of the different techniques currently utilized in research and industry for the preparation of nanomaterials.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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