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2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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  • LAR 655 - Landscape Architecture Professional Internship

    Credits: (7-9)
    Twenty-eight week internship with an approved landscape architecture, architecture, planning or engineering sponsor subject to the approval of the departmental faculty.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: LAR 444.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • LAR 660 - Landscape Rehabilitation of Disturbed Lands

    Credits: (3)
    Planning rehabilitation of lands disturbed by mining and construction. Review of mining procedures, ecological systems, slope rehabilitation, and revegetation techniques.

    Note
    Three hours lecture a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Junior standing.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • LAR 700 - Project Programming

    Credits: (3)
    Research and the development of a program directed toward the advancement of a capstone project for LAR 705 Master’s Project and Report.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: LAR 647 and LAR 648.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • LAR 703 - Landscape Architecture Off-Campus Studio

    Credits: (5)
    Off campus design studies fulfilled in an approved professional design office or in an approved international studies program.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: LAR 647, 648 and 444.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • LAR 704 - Environmental Landscape Planning and Design

    Credits: (5)
    Introduction to and understanding of environmental planning, design and management of natural and social landscape systems at a regional, watershed, or ecosystem scale. Studies focus on systems inventory, analysis and impact assessment, and geoprocessing theory and methods.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: LAR 648.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • LAR 705 - Master’s Project and Report

    Credits: (5)
    Comprehensive application of research and design study through individual studies approved by the department faculty.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: LAR 700, 725. Corequisite: LAR 560.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • LAR 709 - Computer Applications in Landscape Architecture

    Credits: (3)
    Introduction to computer-aided design and related applications. Basic two- and three-dimensional problem-solving design visualization and communication. Using word processing and spread sheets in the CAD environment.

    Note
    One hour lecture and 3 hours lab per week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Graduate standing with operational knowledge of DOS and windows-based systems is expected.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • LAR 710 - Microcomputer Applications in Landscape Architecture

    Credits: (3)
    Examination of the application of microcomputer technology in the decision-making processes in the advanced practice and research of landscape architecture.

    Note
    Two hours lecture and two hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: LAR 460.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • LAR 720 - Public Lands and Natural Resources Law

    Credits: (3)
    Legal aspects of land use and natural resource management on the federal public lands. A brief history of the acquisition and disposition of the public domain and a review of legal authority on the public lands are followed by an examination of key legal issues concerning the resources of water, minerals, timber, range, wildlife, recreation and wilderness.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Advanced standing.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • LAR 725 - Landscape Architecture Research Methods

    Credits: (3)
    An introductory course surveying the basic philosophies and methodologies of science and research as they apply to the field of landscape architecture. Special emphasis will be placed on those methods appropriate for investigating human response to the built environment.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • LAR 731 - Landscape Plant Field Studies I

    Credits: (1)
    The study of introduced and indigenous deciduous woody trees, shrubs, vines, and herbaceous plants adapted to the northeastern Kansas region with emphasis on the identification and selection of plant materials for use in landscape design.

    Note
    One hour lecture and two hours outdoor lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • LAR 732 - Landscape Plant Field Studies II

    Credits: (1)
    A continuation of LAR 731: including the study of introduced and indigenous wood conifers and broadleaf evergreens, deciduous flowering trees and shrubs, and native grasses and forbs adapted to the northeastern Kansas region with emphasis on the identification and selection of plant material for use in landscape design.

    Note
    One hour lecture and two hours outdoor lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: LAR 731.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • LAR 735 - Advanced Golf Course Planning and Design

    Credits: (1-4)
    Advanced methods and strategies of golf course and resort planning and design.

    Note
    One hour of lecture and three hours of lab a week.

    May be repeated for credit.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: LAR 635.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • LAR 741 - Problems in Landscape Architecture

    Credits: (Variable)
    Specific problems and/or reports in the area of landscape architecture.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Advanced undergraduate or graduate standing.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • LAR 742 - Topics in Italian Landscape Architecture

    Credits: (3)
    Investigation of Italian culture, landscape and communities through analytical readings and/or drawings.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • LAR 745 - Professional Practice

    Credits: (3)
    Studies of conventional and newly developing methods of professional design practice. Instruction in the relationships of architects, landscape architects, interior architects, and other professionals to users, clients, construction industry, society, government, and one another.

    Note
    Two hours lecture and one hour recitation.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Fifth-year standing.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • LAR 746 - Urban Design Studio I

    Credits: (4)
    An interdisciplinary design studio involving large-scale design; projects with extensive time implementation sequence; responses to socioeconomic, cultural, environmental, and technical needs; and implementation strategies. Design methods are applied to selected urban areas of the Midwest.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: PLAN 315 or equivalent and concurrent enrollment in PLAN 745.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • LAR 748 - Natural Systems and Site Analysis

    Credits: (1-3)
    Plant characteristics and their application in landscape architectural design; ecological considerations of site adaptation; natural systems; comprehensive site analysis; variety in scale and scope of projects.

    Note
    Two hours lecture and four hours studio a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • LAR 749 - Planting Design

    Credits: (1-3)
    Preparation of planting plans and supplementary materials design to fit a variety of sites; emphasis on planting design elements, principles and implementation.

    Note
    Two hours lecture and four hours studio a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: LAR 748.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • LAR 750 - Landscape Architecture Seminar III

    Credits: (2)
    Studies and discussion of topics related to specialization studio.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • LAR 752 - Landscape Architecture Materials and Methods

    Credits: (2)
    To provide the student a basic understanding of materials and methods commonly utilized in the practice of landscape architecture as a basis to pursue subsequent land design and land construction course work.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • LAR 756 - Design of Parks and Recreation Areas

    Credits: (3)
    Site planning of national, state, municipal, and private parks, and specialized recreation areas.

    Note
    Three hours lecture a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Junior standing.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • LAR 757 - Design for Special Populations

    Credits: (3)
    Design of exterior environment to accommodate the handicapped and disadvantaged individual.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Advanced undergraduate or graduate standing.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • LAR 759 - Landscape Resource Evaluation

    Credits: (3)
    The determination of the impact of physical project design upon the natural and man-made environment. Studies of existing site conditions and projections of the effect of such projects upon the site and vicinity.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing.

    When Offered
    Spring

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    No




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  • LAR 760 - Composite Landscape Architecture Design Studio I

    Credits: (1-4)
    Landscape design including delineation, design process, design elements, small-scale design, urban design.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • LAR 761 - Composite Landscape Architecture Design Studio II

    Credits: (1-4)
    Continuation of LAR 760: including topics such as community design, resource analysis, park and recreation design, historic preservation with consideration of aesthetic and sensory issues.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: LAR 760.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • LAR 762 - Composite Landscape Architecture Design Studio III

    Credits: (1-4)
    Continuation of LAR 761: including topics such as community design, resource analysis, park and recreation design, historic preservation with consideration of aesthetic, technical, and economic issues.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: LAR 761.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • LAR 763 - Composite Landscape Architecture Construction I

    Credits: (1-4)
    Landscape construction including topography, site planning, site layout, grading, earthwork estimating, lighting, irrigation, construction detailing, cost estimating.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: LAR 762.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • LAR 764 - Composite Landscape Architecture Construction II

    Credits: (1-4)
    A continuation of LAR 763; large area grading, road alignment, storm drainage, utilities layout and specifications, contract.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: LAR 763.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • LAR 765 - Composite Landscape Architecture Construction

    Credits: (3)
    A continuation of LAR 764. To include large scale site design, road alignment, large area grading, storm drainage , and utilities routing.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: LAR 764.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • LAR 860 - Advanced Planting Design

    Credits: (1-4)
    Special studies in advanced planting design.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: LAR 749.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • LAR 870 - Advanced Landscape Architecture

    Credits: (1-4)
    Special studies and design in advanced landscape architecture.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: LAR 702.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • LAR 880 - Advanced Landscape Architecture Construction

    Credits: (1-4)
    Specialized study of large-scale landscape planning involving landscape construction and grading.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: LAR 647.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • LAR 898 - Thesis Proposal Writing

    Credits: (2)
    Exploration of procedures of planning, design, scheduling, organization, and management of a landscape architecture research project.

    Note
    Two hours lecture a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: LAR 725, ARCH 725 or EDCEP 816.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • LAR 899 - Research in Landscape Architecture

    Credits: (Variable)
    Investigations in landscape architecture and related areas, of such caliber as to form the basis for a graduate thesis.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Graduate standing in landscape architecture.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • LATIN 105 - Latin and Greek for Scientists

    Credits: (1)
    The course is designed specifically to provide students of the biological sciences with a background in Latin and Greek roots of scientific terms. emphasis on prefixes, suffixes, and word derivations.

    Note
    No prior knowledge of either Latin or Greek is required. Course may not be applied toward the fulfillment of either language or humanities requirements for any degree.

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    No




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  • LATIN 141 - Latin I

    Credits: (4)
    An introductory study of the structure of Latin.

    When Offered
    In alternate years

    UGE course
    No




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  • LATIN 142 - Latin II

    Credits: (4)
    Continuation and completion of the study of the structure of Latin.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: LATIN 141.

    When Offered
    In alternate years


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  • LATIN 241 - Latin III

    Credits: (4)
    Review of Latin grammar and reading of an anthology of Roman prose and poetry.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: LATIN 142.

    When Offered
    In alternate years


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  • LATIN 242 - Latin IV

    Credits: (3)
    Continuation of the study of Latin syntax and grammar, based upon the reading of Roman prose and poetry.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: LATIN 241.

    When Offered
    In alternate years


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  • LATIN 501 - Classical Literature in Translation

    Credits: (3)
    Selected readings in English from the works of such major classical authors as Homer, Euripides, Vergil, Horace, and Terence.


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  • LATIN 549 - Special Studies in Latin

    Credits: (Variable)
    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Consent of the department head and instructor involved.

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    No




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  • LEAD 212 - Introduction to Leadership Concepts

    Credits: (2-3)
    This course is organized to provide students with a broad overview of leadership theories, an introduction to ethical decision making, identification of personal leadership styles, and current societal issues for leaders.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: None.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

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    UGE




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  • LEAD 350 - Culture and Context in Leadership

    Credits: (3)
    This course is organized to provide students with an opportunity to integrate the course and leadership experiences in light of contemporary issues in the study of leadership behavior across cultures and contexts. The course is based on the current research and writing that introduce and discuss the impact of culture and context on the concept of leadership and development of individuals as interculturally competent leaders.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: LEAD 212, sophomore standing.

    When Offered
    Offered upon request


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  • LEAD 405 - Leadership in Practice

    Credits: (2)
    This course provides an opportunity to practice leadership and followership in an experiential setting followed by an in-depth classroom discussion.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: LEAD 212, 350, and junior standing.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • LEAD 420 - Theories of Nonprofit Leadership

    Credits: (3)
    This course provides an overview of nonprofit organization leadership by integrating concepts and theories with applied practice.  Students will demonstrate an understanding and application of competencies (knowledge and skills) necessary for professional success as a nonprofit organization leader.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: LEAD 212, LEAD 350 and LEAD 405. Corequisite: Junior standing.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • LEAD 430 - Women and Leadership

    Credits: (3)
    This course addresses issues related to leadership as it intersects with women’s studies scholarship, such as: women’s styles of leadership, women and competition, sexism in the workplace, gender differences in communication, and feminist models of leadership. This course will explore issues related to women’s leadership development in the theoretical contexts of leadership studies and women’s studies.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: LEAD 212 or WOMST 105.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • LEAD 450 - Senior Seminar in Leadership Studies

    Credits: (2)
    Foundation texts of leadership studies as well as current research will be highlighted. The goal of this course is to assist students in the integration of their academic leadership course work and leadership experiences in preparation for their roles as members of the contemporary work force.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: LEAD 212, 350, 405, and senior standing.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • LEAD 499 - Nonprofit Organization Internship

    Credits: (3)
    This course provides a capstone opportunity for students in the nonprofit leadership focus of the leadership studies minor to document and present their achievement of the foundation and professional development competencies required by American Humanics national certification in nonprofit leadership through coursework, co-curricular and work experiences, and their 300-hour internship experience.  Current texts focusing on the leadership of high impact nonprofit organizations will be incorporated into this process.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: LEAD 212, LEAD 405, LEAD 420, LEAD 502 Ethical Dimensions of Leadership. Corequisite: Senior standing.


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  • LEAD 502 - Independent Study in Leadership Studies

    Credits: (0-3)
    Selected topics in leadership studies.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Consent of department chair.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • LG 601 - General Phonetics

    Credits: (3)
    Description and classification of speech sounds according to point and manner of articulation. Transcription in the International Phonetic Association alphabet. Includes sounds of English, French, Spanish, German, and others.

    When Offered
    Fall or Spring, in alternate years

    Cross-listed
    ENGL 601 and LING 601


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  • LG 602 - Historical Linguistics

    Credits: (3)
    Internal and comparative reconstruction of earlier forms of languages. Genetic relationships in language families, and various typological considerations. Includes French, Spanish, and others.

    When Offered
    Fall or Spring, in alternate years

    Cross-listed
    ENGL 602 and LING 602


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  • LG 603 - Topics in Linguistics

    Credits: (1-3)
    Seminar on a special topic in linguistics: decipherment of ancient writing systems, linguistics applied to the teaching of English or other languages, discourse analysis (especially of spoken texts), etc. Topic to be announced for semester in which offered.

    Note
    Repeatable for credit on a different topic.

    When Offered
    Fall or Spring, in alternate years

    Cross-listed
    ENGL 603 and LING 603


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  • LING 600 - Principles of Linguistics

    Credits: (3)
    The scientific study of language, with examples from English, Spanish, French, German, and others. Overview of language origins, phonetics, phonology, syntax, semantics, language acquisitions, dialects, language change, and writing systems.

    Note
    The department is currently not able to offer coursework in linguistics. If you have questions about the linguistics program, please contact the department head of Communication Studies, Theatre and Dance.


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  • LING 601 - General Phonetics

    Credits: (3)
    Description and classification of speech sounds according to point and manner of articulation. Transcription in the International Phonetic Association Alphabet. Includes sounds of English, French, Spanish, German, and others

    Note
    The department is currently not able to offer coursework in linguistics. If you have questions about the linguistics program, please contact the department head of Communication Studies, Theatre and Dance.

    When Offered
    Fall, in alternate years

    Cross-listed
    ENGL 601 and LG 601


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  • LING 602 - Historical Linguistics

    Credits: (3)
    Internal and comparative reconstruction of earlier forms of languages. Genetic relationships in language families, and various typological considerations. Includes French, Spanish, and others

    Note
    The department is currently not able to offer coursework in linguistics. If you have questions about the linguistics program, please contact the department head of Communication Studies, Theatre and Dance.

    When Offered
    Fall, in alternate years

    Cross-listed
    ENGL 602 and LG 602


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  • LING 603 - Topics in Linguistics

    Credits: (1-3)
    Seminar on a special-topic in linguistics: decipherment of ancient writing systems, linguistics applied to the teaching of English or other languages, discourse analysis (especially of spoken texts), etc. Topic to be announced for semester in which offered. Repeatable for credit on a different topic.

    Note
    The department is currently not able to offer coursework in linguistics. If you have questions about the linguistics program, please contact the department head of Communication Studies, Theatre and Dance.

    When Offered
    Fall, in alternate years

    Cross-listed
    ENGL 603 and LG 603


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  • MANGT 300 - Introduction to Total Quality Management

    Credits: (1)
    Overview of major topics related to Total Quality Management (TQM), including managerial and engineering aspects.

    Note
    One hour lecture a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 100, 205, or 220, sophomore standing.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    Cross-listed
    DEN 300

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    UGE




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  • MANGT 366 - Information Technology for Business

    Credits: (3)
    A comprehensive view of the role of information technology in satisfying organizations’ information requirements. Problems and techniques concerning the management of responsive information systems with special attention to managers’ use of systems outputs. Cases and hands-on exercises emphasizing the use of information systems in decision making, information gathering and organizing, use of modeling techniques, and presentation of information.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Demonstrated competence in use of computer spreadsheets. Prerequisite: CIS 101, 102, 103 or CIS 200, 209, or 210 may be taken concurrent.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • MANGT 366 - Information Technology for Business-Salina campus

    Credits: (3)
    A comprehensive view of the role of information technology in satisfying organizations’ information requirements. Problems and techniques concerning the management of responsive information systems with special attention to managers’ use of systems outputs. Cases and hands-on exercises emphasizing the use of information systems in decision making, information gathering and organizing, use of modeling techniques, and presentation of information.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Demonstrated competence in use of computer spreadsheets. Prerequisite: CIS 101, 102, 103 or CIS 200, 209, or 210 may be taken concurrent.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • MANGT 367 - Information Systems Fundamentals

    Credits: (3)
    Business-oriented problem solving using information technology for decision making. The course focuses on the utilization of state-of-the-art hardware, software, and programming tools for small systems development, networking, Internet, and world wide web.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite or concurrent: MANGT 366.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • MANGT 390 - Business Law I

    Credits: (3)
    A study of law as it relates to business, including court procedures and systems, contracts, torts, agency and employment law, and business crimes.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Junior standing.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • MANGT 390 - Business Law I-Salina campus

    Credits: (3)
    A study of law as it relates to business, including court procedures and systems, contracts, torts, agency and employment law, and business crimes.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Junior standing.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • MANGT 392 - Business Law II

    Credits: (3)
    A study of civil law as it affects commercial transactions, including corporations, partnerships, property, commercial paper, and secured transactions.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MANGT 390.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • MANGT 420 - Management Concepts

    Credits: (3)
    Managing organizations through fundamental processes of developing plans, structuring work relationships, coordinating effort and activities, directing and motivating subordinates, and controlling.  Also includes managerial roles and responsibilities, effective decision making, productivity improvement, and models and theories of human behavior.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Junior standing.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • MANGT 420 - Management Concepts-Salina campus

    Credits: (3)
    Managing organizations through fundamental processes of developing plans, structuring work relationships, coordinating effort and activities, directing and motivating subordinates, and controlling.  Also includes managerial roles and responsibilities, effective decision making, productivity improvement, and models and theories of human behavior.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Junior standing.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • MANGT 421 - Introduction to Operations Management

    Credits: (3)
    Description and analysis of problems related to the output of goods and services, operations planning and control, and systems management.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 205 and STAT 350.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • MANGT 421 - Introduction to Operations Management-Salina campus

    Credits: (3)
    Description and analysis of problems related to the output of goods and services, operations planning and control, and systems management.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 205 or MATH 220 and STAT 325 or STAT 350.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • MANGT 440 - Entrepreneurship

    Credits: (3)
    The role of the entrepreneur is examined in the conception, start-up, organization, and development of new independent businesses.  New venture problems to be studied include identification of possible new products and services, evaluation of practical commercial potential, and development of a business plan, with attention to financing, operating, and marketing.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: FINAN 450, MANGT 420, MKTG 400. Instructor may waive prerequisites based on appropriate business experience.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • MANGT 495 - Business Internship

    Credits: (3)
    Eight weeks of business experience between junior and senior years designed to coordinate the interests of students and firms.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: FINAN 450, MANGT 420, MKTG 400, completion of junior year, and consent of instructor.

    When Offered
    On sufficient demand


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  • MANGT 497 - Topics in Management

    Credits: (3)
    Discussion and analysis of current issues in management, including topics related to new theory, the practice of management, and management development.

    When Offered
    Summer


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  • MANGT 498 - Independent Studies in Management

    Credits: (Variable)
    In-depth analysis of special problems in management including study of current literature.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Senior standing, consent of instructor, and 12 hours of management.

    When Offered
    On sufficient demand


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  • MANGT 520 - Organizational Behavior

    Credits: (3)
    Examination of psychological and sociological variables important in understanding individual motivation, group functioning, change, creativity, and leadership in organizations.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MANGT 420.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • MANGT 521 - Quantitative Management

    Credits: (3)
    Quantitative techniques, models, and the integrative nature of management systems. Includes PERT, CPM, linear programming, and inventory models.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CIS 101,102,103 or 200 and lab, MANGT 420, MATH 205, and STAT 350.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • MANGT 522 - Operations Planning and Control

    Credits: (3)
    Development of concepts and understanding of planning and control systems for allocating resources and scheduling activities in business firms. To guide and coordinate the flow of materials, labor inputs, and goods and services through physical productive systems. Topics include: aggregate planning, master production scheduling, production activity planning and control, operations information systems, inventory control, material requirements planning, and total quality control.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MANGT 421.

    When Offered
    Spring, on sufficient demand


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  • MANGT 530 - Industrial and Labor Relations

    Credits: (3)
    Basic course in industrial and labor relations. Broad coverage of the institution of collective bargaining and its environment, the goals and operation of labor unions, the impact of unions on management, and labor relations law.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Junior standing.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • MANGT 530 - Industrial and Labor Relations-Salina campus

    Credits: (3)
    Basic course in industrial and labor relations. Broad coverage of the institution of collective bargaining and its environment, the goals and operation of labor unions, the impact of unions on management, and labor relations law.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Junior standing.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • MANGT 531 - Human Resources Management

    Credits: (3)
    This course provides an overview of the human resource systems and processes needed to achieve organizational effectiveness and strategic success. All key functional areas including human resource planning, staffing, performance management, employee development, and compensation are addressed.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MANGT 420.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • MANGT 531 - Human Resources Management-Salina campus

    Credits: (3)
    This course provides an overview of the human resource systems and processes needed to achieve organizational effectiveness and strategic success. All key functional areas including human resource planning, staffing, performance management, employee development, and compensation are addressed.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MANGT 420.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • MANGT 535 - Employment Law

    Credits: (3)
    A survey course designed to acquaint students with the broad and controlling aspects of prominent laws which affect human resource management. Topics include ADA, ADEA, OSHA, Title VII, etc.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MANGT 531.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • MANGT 540 - Small Business Consulting

    Credits: (3)
    In the framework of supervised field projects, student teams analyze the management programs of an actual business. Emphasis is placed on understanding operational and strategic planning problems in the context of small business. Students develop a strategic plan for the success of the business.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of the instructor.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • MANGT 550 - Organizational Training and Development

    Credits: (3)
    The process of training and developing the human resources in organizations, which includes organizational diagnosis, needs assessment, program design, appropriate methodologies, program implementation, transfer of training, and the evaluation of program effectiveness. Current trends in the content and process of training and development activities are also examined.

    Requisites
    Pr: MANGT 520 and MANGT 531.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • MANGT 560 - Management of Diversity in the Workplace

    Credits: (3)
    This course provides a framework for understanding how diversity interfaces with all aspects of business. Topics will include multicultural competencies, global diversity trends, theories for managing diversity, personal and organizational communication, diversity recruitment and retention, and other management practices for a diverse workforce and customer base.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MANGT 420 or equivalent.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • MANGT 566 - Computer Systems for Finance and Investment Management

    Credits: (3)
    An integrated course examining the interrelationship between finance/investment management and information technology taught using a mixture of theory/concepts and hands-on activities. Topics include spreadsheet design and use in finance and investments, decision support systems and artificial intelligence used in risk analysis, financial database design, and information technologies used to transmit financial and investment information.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MANGT 366.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • MANGT 570 - Systems Design

    Credits: (3)
    Advanced application of concepts learned in information systems fundamentals course.  Focus on the application and integration of different design methodologies using structured programming languages, and various structured design techniques.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MANGT 367.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • MANGT 576 - Management of Local Area Networks

    Credits: (3)
    Study of telecommunications and its impact on business organizations. Coverage of networking models, hardware, software, distributed systems, and standards issues. Emphasis on Local Area Networks (LANs) and hands-on project management.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MANGT 367.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • MANGT 595 - Business Strategy

    Credits: (3)
    An integration of previous courses through the study of problems in policy formulation and implementation. Cases and current topics with emphasis on strategic planning.

    Note
    Open only to seniors or non-business graduate students.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: FINAN 450, MANGT 420, MKTG 400, and senior level students admitted in a College of Business Administration degree track (major).

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • MANGT 596 - Business, Government, and Society

    Credits: (3)
    The interrelationships and interactions of business with the social, political, and economic institutions. The impact of changes in the external environment on business and the managerial task.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: FINAN 450, MANGT 420, MKTG 400, and senior level students admitted in a College of Business Administration degree track (major).

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • MANGT 623 - Compensation and Performance Management

    Credits: (3)
    An in-depth critique of compensation system design and performance management strategies needed to attract, retain, develop and motivate the human capital required for organizational effectiveness and strategic success.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MANGT 531.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • MANGT 633 - Advanced Human Resource Management

    Credits: (3)
    An in-depth analysis of selected topics in human resource management including study of current research and literature.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MANGT 531.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • MANGT 641 - Management of Quality

    Credits: (3)
    Development of quality as a management philosophy through the study of ideas from contemporary quality philosophies of Deming, Juran, and Taguchi. Statistical process control charting as a process and quality improvement tool and product and process design as important components of quality.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MANGT 421.

    When Offered
    Fall

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  • MANGT 652 - Constraint Management and Continuous Improvement

    Credits: (3)
    The intent of this course is to provide an overview of the application of Theory of Constraints (TOC). TOC suggests that every process or system has at least one constraint that prevents the operation from being more efficient. TOC offers methodologies that are specifically developed to identify and manage constraints to enable the operation to achieve its goals. Students will be taught the skills required for the identification and management of constraints within an operation system.

    Note
    Effective Fall 2010

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MANGT 420, MANGT 421, MANGT 521.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • MANGT 653 - Business Project Management

    Credits: (3)
    This course provides an in-depth coverage of project management concepts and methodologies required for service and manufacturing operations. Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to: project selection and evaluation, project dynamics, motivation and evaluation of project team members, project scheduling, project budgeting, and project closure.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MANGT 420, MANGT 421.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • MANGT 656 - Systems Analysis

    Credits: (3)
    An in-depth study of systems analysis techniques viewing information systems as an integral component of organizational strategic planning. Emphasis on systems planning, use of CASE tools, process and data modeling, quality and systems reengineering.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MANGT 366 and 420.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • MANGT 660 - Supply Chain Planning and Control

    Credits: (3)
    This course provides a framework of how the demand side of the supply chain should interface with supply side. The focus will be on integrating specific tools and emerging issues including strategy, forecasting, inventory management, risk pooling, coordination, information sharing, and global supply chain management.

    Note
    Effective Fall 2010

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MANGT 421.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • MANGT 662 - Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Design

    Credits: (3)
    This course addresses the interrelationship between operations and other functions required to deliver value to the end customer of a supply chain. Topics include major processes to manage the flow of goods, services and information through core functions such as logistics, operations and purchasing in the supply chains of both goods and service providers.

    Note
    Effective Fall 2010

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MANGT 421, or with permission of instructor.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • MANGT 666 - Applications of Data Models in Business

    Credits: (3)
    Examination of interrelationships between managers and database designers from the user’s perspective. Database design strategies for the functional areas of business such as accounting, marketing, and manufacturing management with a focus on making data responsive to changing information needs and supportive or organizational plans and goals.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MANGT 367.

    When Offered
    Fall, Summer


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  • MANGT 686 - Systems Administration

    Credits: (3)
    Study of the interrelationship of organizational information systems and how these systems support managerial decision making. The analytical/ programming tools used to perform the systems administration function will be implemented through a term project.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MANGT 570, 576, 656, and 666.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • MANGT 690 - International Management

    Credits: (3)
    Examination of business decision parameters and strategy in a multinational context. The influence of cultural, economic, political, and social differences on decision making and the operation of American enterprises in the international environment.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: FINAN 450, MANGT 420, MKTG 400, or FINAN 710.

    When Offered
    On sufficient demand


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  • MATH 010 - Intermediate Algebra

    Credits: (3)
    Preparatory course for MATH 100. Includes arithmetic (signed numbers, polynomials, algebraic fractions, exponents, and roots), solutions to equations (linear, quadratic, polynomial, root, and fractional), graphs (linear and quadratic), and geometry (area, perimeter, and the Pythagorean Theorem).

    Note
    Manhattan campus

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Two units of mathematics in grades 9-12 and a College Algebra (Prob≥C) of 43 or more on the ACT assessment by K-State; or a score of at least 7 on the mathematics placement test; or a score of at least 26 on the arithmetic placement test.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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