Mar 29, 2024  
2018-2019 Catalog: Undergraduate, Graduate, and College of Law 
    
2018-2019 Catalog: Undergraduate, Graduate, and College of Law [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Listings


 

English - Undergraduate

  
  • ENGL 3850 - The Literature of Texas and the Southwest

    3.0-3.0
    3850. 3 hours. Study of the poetry, prose and drama of Texas and the Southwest and their relation to the cultural history of the region.
  
  • ENGL 3912 - Topics in American Literature

    3.0-3.0
    3912. 3 hours. Consideration of genres, themes, movements, authors and their relationship to the cultural contexts of the age.
  
  • ENGL 3921 - African-American Literature

    3.0-3.0
    3921. 3 hours. Study of the cultural and historical specificity of African-American literature. Comparison of that literature to canonical texts and trends, or examination of that literature as a counter discourse to dominative theories.
  
  • ENGL 3923 - American Jewish Writers

    3.0-3.0
    3923. 3 hours. Study of the cultural and historical specificity of American Jewish literature. Comparison of that literature to canonical texts and trends, or examination of that literature as a counter discourse to dominative theories.
  
  • ENGL 4400 - American Fiction

    3.0-3.0
    4400. 3 hours. Reading and analysis of American novels and short stories by Hawthorne, Melville, Twain, James, Faulkner, Hemingway, Welty and others.
  
  • ENGL 4470 - British Drama

    3.0-3.0
    4470. 3 hours. May be offered as a survey from the origins into the 20th century or as a study of any of the major periods in the survey: medieval, Renaissance, Restoration and modern. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
  
  • ENGL 4480 - American Drama

    3.0-3.0
    4480. 3 hours. Offered as a historical survey of American drama or as a study of major authors and schools. Authors may include O’Neill, Miller, Williams, Hansberry, Albee. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
  
  • ENGL 4500 - British Fiction

    3.0-3.0
    4500. 3 hours. Reading and analysis of British novels and short stories by Defoe, Austen, Fielding, Dickens, Lawrence, Burgess, Hardy and others.
  
  • ENGL 4760 - Specialized Expository Writing

    3.0-3.0
    4760. 3 hours. The application of rhetorical, analytical and organizational principles to the writing of expository prose in specialized areas of study.
  
  • ENGL 4900 - Special Problems

    1.0-3.0
    4900. 1-3 hours each.

Finance - Undergraduate

  
  • FINA 2900 - Special Problems

    1.0-3.0
    2900. 1-3 hours each.
  
  • FINA 3770 - Finance

    3.0-3.0
    3770. 3 hours. Overview of money and the banking system; interest and present value calculations; financial information; analysis and financial decision making; security markets. Prerequisite(s): Completion of pre-business requirements, including ACCT 2010 and 2020 or equivalent with grades of C or better.
  
  • FINA 4200 - Investments

    3.0-3.0
    4200. 3 hours. First course for the individual investor. Idea of investment value; necessary prerequisites for an investment program; policies; economic and industry factors; introduction to security analysis and valuation; operation of security markets; security laws. Prerequisite(s): FINA 3770 and ACCT 2010 and 2020 or equivalent with grades of C or better.
  
  • FINA 4210 - Introduction to Derivatives

    3.0-3.0
    4210. 3 hours. Review of markets; determinants of interest rates and bond prices; forecasting of stock prices, including technical, psychological, cyclical and monetary indicators; trading strategy and tactics; market imperfections; options; futures markets; portfolio theory; and other relevant topics. Prerequisite(s): FINA 4200 with a grade of C or better or consent of department.
  
  • FINA 4300 - Financial Statement Analysis and Liquidity Management

    3.0-3.0
    4300. 3 hours. The analysis and interpretation of financial statements. Analyzing issues related to corporate liquidity. Problems and solutions related to the management of short-term assets and liabilities. Effective financial statement evaluation from the perspective of managers, investors, and creditors. Proforma statement development for effective financial management. Prerequisite(s): FINA 3770 with a grade of C or better.
  
  • FINA 4310 - Valuation and Financial Decisions

    3.0-3.0
    4310. 3 hours. This course develops a conceptual valuation framework for investment, capital structure and dividend decisions. Each is examined for its impact on the risk return characteristics of the firm. In addition, long-term financing decisions are discussed. Prerequisite(s): FINA 3770 with a grade of C or better.
  
  • FINA 4400 - Financial Markets and Institutions

    3.0-3.0
    4400. 3 hours. Studies in the operations, mechanics and structure of the U.S. financial system. Topics include commercial banking, non-bank financial institutions, money and capital markets, the impact of monetary policy on financial institutions and markets, and an introduction to the international financial system. Prerequisite(s): FINA 3770 with a grade of C or better.
  
  • FINA 4410 - Advanced Topics in Financial Institutions and Markets

    3.0-3.0
    4410. 3 hours. May include topics such as application of the theroy of finance to the management of financial institutions, analysis of fixed income securities including valuation of embedded options, study of international financial markets, or other topics selected by the instructor. Prerequisite(s): FINA 4400 (may be taken concurrently).
  
  • FINA 4500 - International Finance

    3.0-3.0
    4500. 3 hours. International and regional financial institutions and arrangements; balance of payments, theory, adjustments and impact on world trade; role of commercial and central banks in financing international flow; financing exports and imports; the instruments and markets of foreign exchange; determination of exchange rates. Prerequisite(s): FINA 3770 with a grade of C or better.
  
  • FINA 4800 - Internship

    3.0-3.0
    4800. 3 hours. Supervised work in a job relative to student’s career objective. Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the employer’s requirements and have consent of the department chair. Pass/no pass only.
  
  • FINA 4900 - Special Problems

    1.0-3.0
    4900. 1-3 hours each.

Finance - Graduate

  
  • FINA 5040 - Introduction to Finance and Financial Mathematics

    1.5-1.5
    5040. 1.5 hours. Provides an understanding of finance terms, procedures and concepts used by managers in making financial decisions. Basic concepts and techniques of finance; the role of financial markets and institutions, interest rates, inflation, and yield curve determinants; analysis and interpretation of financial statements and ratios; financial mathematics to understand the time value of money; and bond and stock valuation models. This course meets the deficiency requirement of finance for MBA candidates and may be counted as part of a graduate program in a field other than business administration. No credit if ECON 1100 and ECON 1110 already taken.
  
  • FINA 5170 - Financial Management

    3.0-3.0
    5170. 3 hours. Tools and techniques used and proposed in corporate financial management. Analysis of the investment and financing decisions and the environment in which such decisions are made are covered in readings, case problems and class discussion. Offered in Spring only. Prerequisite(s): FINA 5040 (or FINA 3770 taken during undergraduate degree).
  
  • FINA 5650 - Contemporary Issues in Finance

    3.0-3.0
    5650. 3 hours. Current topics as selected by the instructor. May include cases and/or lecture format. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit.

Fire Safety - Undergraduate

  
  • FIRE 3300 - Community Risk Reduction for Fire and Emergency Services

    3.0-3.0
    3300. 3 hours. Theoretical examination and practical application of community risk reduction. This course places a special emphasis on understanding ethical, sociological, political, and legal components of community risk reduction, and methodology for development and implementation of comprehensive risk reduction plans.
  
  • FIRE 3400 - Legal Foundations for Fire Protection

    3.0-3.0
    3400. 3 hours. The examination of the legal aspects of fire service within the American court system with a primary emphasis on political and social implications of legal issues. This course includes a review of the legal system and coverage of employment, personal, administrative, operational, and code of service with regard to fire service.
  
  • FIRE 3700 - Fire Prevention Organization and Management

    3.0-3.0
    3700. 3 hours. The examination of the factors that shape fire risk and the tools for fire prevention, including risk reduction education, fire investigation, research, master planning and various types of influences and strategies. A primary focus is placed on fire codes and standards and inspection and plans review.
  
  • FIRE 4400 - Fire and Emergency Services Administration

    3.0-3.0
    4400. 3 hours. The study of principles and practices of administration and their application to fire and emergency service departments. A central focus is on leadership of a fire and emergency service department and the development of internal and external partnerships. A special emphasis is placed on the challenges and application of contemporary emergency administration.

Geography - Undergraduate

  
  • GEOG 1170 - Culture, Environment and Society

    3.0-3.0
    TCCNS Number: GEOG 1302
    1170 (1302). 3 hours. Exploration of the dynamic relations between culture and environment addressing ethnic diversity and conflict, development and underdevelopment, settlement patterns, movement of commodities and people (including refugees), and environmental degradation.
  
  • GEOG 1200 - Global Societies

    3.0-3.0
    TCCNS Number: GEOG 1303
    1200 (1303). 3 hours. Geographical characteristics, major problems and role of major world regions; emphasis on Central and South America, Africa, Middle East and Asia.
  
  • GEOG 1710 - Earth Science

    3.0-3.0
    TCCNS Number: GEOL 1401
    1710 (GEOL 1401). 3 hours. (3;2) Principles and processes of physical geography. Introduction to mapping, weather and climate, soil and vegetation, and landforms of rivers, coasts and deserts. Satisfies a portion of the Life and Physical Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
  
  • GEOG 2110 - Foundations of Geographic Research

    3.0-3.0
    2110. 3 hours. Introduction to research for entry-level geography majors. Journal articles are examined in detail with reference to exploring research design and implementation. Students also develop an area of research interest, choose a specific topic, and formulate research questions from which hypotheses are developed. Culminates in the development of a research plan and prospectus for a topical research question.
  
  • GEOG 2900 - Special Problems

    1.0-3.0
    2900. 1-3 hours. Individual readings and laboratory research projects in geology, earth and regional sciences.
  
  • GEOG 3190 - Statistical Research Methods in Geography

    3.0-3.0
    3190. 3 hours. Application of statistical techniques and mathematical models to spatial analysis, including both point and areal patterns. Examples drawn from both earth and regional science. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1680 and GEOG 2110, or consent of department.
  
  • GEOG 3300 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

    3.0-3.0
    3300. 3 hours. An introduction to quantitative and qualitative GIS and digital mapping techniques. Students will learn how to acquire, evaluate and create geospatial data and the foundations of geospatial analysis. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1580 or equivalent.
  
  • GEOG 4050 - Cartography and Graphics

    3.0-3.0
    4050. 3 hours. (1;2) Construction and interpretation of topographic maps; thematic mapping of geographically referenced data; field mapping and surveying techniques; introduction to global positioning systems and computer cartography.
  
  • GEOG 4060 - Applied GIS: Map Info Professional

    3.0-3.0
    4060. 3 hours. (1;2) An introduction to conceptual and practical aspects of geographic information systems. Emphasis on applications, using soci-demographic and business examples. Topics include: importing and mapping census data, creating and editing map attribute databases, geocoding, buffering, aggregating data, thematic maps and applications.
  
  • GEOG 4520 - Intermediate Geographic Information Systems

    3.0-3.0
    4520. 3 hours (1;2) Step-by-step approach to spatial data integration and analysis, and cartographic presentation. Topics include data models and structures, map algebra, surface analysis, three-dimensional rendering, network analysis, sharing and distributing maps, and design and implementation of a GIS project in an area pertinent to the student’s interests. Prerequisite(s): GEOG 2110 and GEOG 3300 (with a grade of C or better), or consent of department.
  
  • GEOG 4550 - Advanced Geographic Information Systems

    3.0-3.0
    4550. 3 hours (1;2). Advanced spatial analysis through the use of specialized software and the design and development of spatial databases and applications. The course includes project planning, database development, data manipulation and analysis, model building, internet mapping, and other advanced topics in spatial analysis. Students gain advanced application skills through laboratory exercises and implementation of a GIS project in an area pertinent to the student’s interests. Prerequisite(s): GEOG 4520 (with a grade of C or better), or consent of department.
  
  • GEOG 4560 - Introduction to GIS Programming

    3.0-3.0
    4560. 3 hours (1;2). Modern GIS embraces the concept of open systems, which means GIS software can be customized to fit specific requirements of individual implementation environments. To meet the high demand of this kind, this course introduces basic concepts and skills of object-oriented programming and GIS customization. Students gain programming skills in accessing maps, data layers, features, and geometric objects through laboratory exercises.
  
  • GEOG 4570 - Special Topics in GIS

    3.0-3.0
    4570. 3 hours (2;1). Current topics and techniques in Geographic Information Systems to complement core coursework. Examples include multiuser geospatial data management, web-based map delivery, GIS programming, spatial statistics, applications for specific careers fields, and other topics. Course content reflects recent trends in GIS research and the job market. Topics vary by semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s): Consent of department.
  
  • GEOG 4580 - GIS In Health

    3.0-3.0
    4580. 3 hours. Spatial analysis, geographic information system (GIS) and computational methods for public health applications including disease mapping, disease clustering and exposure modeling. Location-allocation methods for measuring access to health care services wil also be discussed. Prerequisite(s): GEOG 2110 and GEOG 3190, or consent of department.

Geography - Graduate

  
  • GEOG 5300 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

    3.0-3.0
    5300. 3 hours. An introduction to quantitative and qualitative GIS and digital mapping techniques. How to acquire, evaluate and create geospatial data and the foundations of geospatial analysis. Apply skills to real world problems in relevant field of study. 

Geology - Undergraduate

  
  • GEOL 1610 - Introductory Physical Geology

    3.0-3.0
    TCCNS Number: GEOL 1403
    1610 (1403). 3 hours. (3;2) A systematic introduction to geology; internal and external processes that contribute to the earth’s rock record; includes consideration of minerals, the earth’s interior, volcanoes, mountain building, and terrestrial and oceanic sedimentation.

Health Education - Undergraduate

  
  • HLTH 1100 - School and Community Health Problems and Services

    3.0-3.0
    TCCNS Number: TECA 1318
    1100 (TECA 1318). 3 hours. Introduction to the field of health education and various health services offered by the school and community. Health problems and strategies to improve community health are explored.
  
  • HLTH 2900 - Special Problems

    1.0-3.0
    2900. 1-3 hours each. Individual study designed in consultation with instructor. Prerequisite(s): Consent of department.
  
  • HLTH 4100 - Epidemiology of Communicable and Non-Communicable Disease

    3.0-3.0
    4100. 3 hours. Study of the nature, prevention, control and treatment of human disease and the role of the health professional in practical application. Course content emphasizes factors that contribute to population-based health disparities and the epidemiological practices associated with infectious disease investigation, prevention, treatment, and control as they relate to the role of health professionals.
  
  • HLTH 4400 - Health Promotion Skills and Competencies

    3.0-3.0
    4400. 3 hours. Foundational content and skills development related to roles and responsibilities of the health educator. Prerequisite(s): PBHL 2300.
  
  • HLTH 4900 - Special Problems

    1.0-3.0
    4900. 1-3 hours each.

History - Undergraduate

  
  • HIST 1050 - World Civilization I

    3.0-3.0
    TCCNS Number: HIST 2321
    1050 (2321). 3 hours. Surveys the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, artistic, and intellectual history of the world from the emergence of human cultures to 1600. This includes cultural regions in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania and global interactions over time. Themes include the emergence of societies, the rise of civilizations, the development of political and legal systems, religion and philosophy, economic systems and trans-regional networks of exchange. The course emphasizes the development, interaction and impact of global exchange.Satisfies the Language, Philosophy, and Culture requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
  
  • HIST 1060 - World Civilization II

    3.0-3.0
    TCCNS Number: HIST 2322
    1060 (2322). 3 hours. Surveys the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, artistic, and intellectual history of the world from 1600 to present. This includes cultural regions in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania and their global interactions over time. Themes include maritime exploration and transoceanic empires, nation/state formation and industrialization, imperialism, global conflicts and resolutions, social and political movements, and global economic integration. The course emphasizes the development, interaction and impact of global exchange. Satisfies the Language, Philosophy, and Culture requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
  
  • HIST 2301 - Texas History Survey-Core

    3.0-3.0
    TCCNS Number: HIST 2301
    2301 (2301). 3 hours. General survey of Texas history from Pre-Columbian times to present. Includes the periods of Spanish and Mexican colonization, Revolution and Republic, Civil War and Reconstruction, and the modem era. (This class may not be substituted for HIST 4700 Texas History.) Satisfies a portion of the American History requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
  
  • HIST 2610 - United States History to 1865

    3.0-3.0
    TCCNS Number: HIST 1301
    2610 (1301). 3 hours. From colonial origins through the Civil War. Satisfies a portion of the American History requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
  
  • HIST 2620 - United States History Since 1865

    3.0-3.0
    TCCNS Number: HIST 1302
    2620 (1302). 3 hours. From the Civil War to the present.Satisfies a portion of the American History requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
  
  • HIST 2900 - Special Problems

    1.0-3.0
    2900. 1-3 hours each. Prerequisite(s): Consent of department chair.
  
  • HIST 3150 - Historical and Cultural Development of the Mexican-American Community

    3.0-3.0
    3150. 3 hours. Historical evolution of Mexican-American culture, social structure, family patterns and community organizations, and their effects on education, economic and religious institutions.
  
  • HIST 3310 - The Diverse History of Dallas Leadership

    3.0-3.0
    3310. 3 hours. This course covers the history of Dallas by examining the historical, social, cultural, economic, and political institutions and processes in various periods. It is designed to introduce students to the Dallas population diversities, as well as the diversities of intellectual viewpoints about Dallas. A brief historical examination will introduce the main focus of the course, Dallas leadership during the 1970s and will explore how local decision making evolved to include public, private, and community leadership. Guest speakers and field trips will complement class sessions.
  
  • HIST 3320 - Research Methods for Professional and Public Historians

    3.0-3.0
    3320. 3 hours. This class is designed to give students and interested individuals valuable research skills in public history. Students will learn to use scholarly electronic search engines, oral histories, archives, and government records.
  
  • HIST 3330 - History of American Indians Pre-Columbian to Present

    3.0-3.0
    3330. 3 hours. This course surveys the history of American Indians in North America from pre-Columbian times to the present. Primary goals are to make students aware of the longevity and continuity of human history in North America, to explore how Native peoples have shaped North American history, as well as the Native American perspective. Classes consist ofiectures, assigned readings and discussions of primary source documents and readings. Students will examine American Indian culture through photographs, maps, works of art and films. Prerequisite(s): History Core.
  
  • HIST 3340 - African American History, 1619 to Present

    3.0-3.0
    3340. 3 hours. This class will explore the economic, political, and social contributions of African Americans from 1619 to the present day. Major focusses include important events, people, and trends as well as the antebellum slavery experience, the Reconstruction era, and Jim Crow marginalization. Prerequisite(s): History Core.
  
  • HIST 3350 - North American Environmental History

    3.0-3.0
    3350. 3 hours. Examines the history of human interactions with the natural world in North America from pre-Columbian times to the present. Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of BIOL coursework or GEOG 1710; and 3 hours of HIST coursework.
  
  • HIST 4020 - History of Science and Technology Since Newton

    3.0-3.0
    4020. 3 hours. Science and technology from Newton to the present emphasizing the presuppositions of scientific inquiry, the relationship between science and technology, and their impact on society.
  
  • HIST 4030 - Diversity and Decision Making in Dallas

    3.0-3.0
    4030. 3 hours. This course completes the Dallas Studies program. It focuses on decision making processes in the city as well as the roles of diverse communities including African Americans, Latinos, Asians and women in that process. It will explore local decision making at the public, private, and community levels. Guest speakers and field trips will complement class sessions. The culmination of the course will be a presentation by students about their experiences and research while in the Dallas Studies program. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all other Dallas Studies required courses.
  
  • HIST 4150 - Mexican Immigration and the Chicano Community

    3.0-3.0
    4150. 3 hours. Introduction to the history of Mexican immigration in the United States, focusing on the dynamic effects immigration has had throughout the 19th and 20th centuries on the formation of the Chicano community. Utilizes lectures, discussion of the readings, films, and speakers to emphasize a variety of themes including labor, politics, nativism, citizenship, demography, gender and culture. Prerequisite(s): HIST 3150 recommended.
  
  • HIST 4155 - Mexican American Autobiography

    3.0-3.0
    4155. 3 hours. Surveys Mexican American autobiographies since the 19th century but emphasizes contemporary works. Themes touching on the economic, political, social, cultural, and gender spheres of life will be examined. The literature covered will be considered within the context of the broader history of Mexican Americans in the 20th century and continuing to the present period.
  
  • HIST 4160 - Chicano Political History: 19th and 20th Century

    3.0-3.0
    4160. 3 hours. Surveys the history of Chicano politics in the U.S. since 1821. Briefly examines antecedents in the colonial era. Comparing the Chicano political experience before and after American sovereignty, the course assesses the continuity of the Chicano political tradition. Emphasizes reading and discussing new literature in the field. Prerequisite(s): HIST 3150 recommended.
  
  • HIST 4171 - Latin America : The Colonial Experience, 1492-1821

    3.0-3.0
    4171. 3 hours. Surveys the history of Latin America from pre-contact civilization and the arrival of European explorers to the Wars of Independence. Analyzes the strategies and logic of conquest; the material, psychological and environmental effects deriving from the expansion of empire; the issues of slavery, labor systems, religion and honor, and the movement towards independence.
  
  • HIST 4172 - Modern Latin America : 1810-present

    3.0-3.0
    4172. 3 hours. Surveys the history of Latin America from Independence to the present. Analyzes the formation of new states; the conflict between federalist and centralist groups; the role of caudillos in regional politics; the rise and crisis of export economies; international relations and the Cold War; US involvement in Latin American affairs; the Mexican and Cuban Revolutions; military governments and security structures; and current events in the region.
  
  • HIST 4180 - Colonial Mexico and the Spanish Southwest

    3.0-3.0
    4180. 3 hours. Conquest and expansion of the Spanish in North America.
  
  • HIST 4190 - Mexico, 1810-Present

    3.0-3.0
    4190. 3 hours. Social, economic and political history since independence.
  
  • HIST 4320 - The Hispanic Southwest

    3.0-3.0
    4320. 3 hours. Examines the history of Hispanic presence in the Southwest from first contact to 1848 and the Hispanic cultural legacy in the region. Prerequisite(s): HIST 2610 or 4700.
  
  • HIST 4420 - United States Constitutional Development, 1783-Present

    3.0-3.0
    4420. 3 hours. The Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, role of the Supreme Court and changing nature of constitutional doctrines.
  
  • HIST 4490 - The American Revolution, 1763-1789

    3.0-3.0
    4490. 3 hours. The founding of the United States.
  
  • HIST 4700 - Texas

    3.0-3.0
    4700. 3 hours. Development of Texas from its frontier beginnings to an urban state. Satisfies a portion of the American History requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
  
  • HIST 4900 - Special Problems

    1.0-3.0
    4900. 1-3 hours.

Hospitality Management - Undergraduate

  
  • HMGT 1010 - Introduction to Hospitality Management

    3.0-3.0
    1010. 3 hours. This course is designed to build an understanding of the hospitality industry through an examination of the segments of the industry and appraisals of the management skills that future managers need in order to succeed. The student will also gain an insight into the development of the industry through lectures, popular trade magazines, guest speakers, field trips, and experiential learning.
  
  • HMGT 1030 - Hospitality Safety and Sanitation

    3.0-3.0
    1030. 3 hours. This course provides students seeking to enter the food service industry with basic sanitation principles, which include understanding personal hygiene, sanitizing of eating and drinking utensils, food bacteriology, emergency pathogens, prevention of illnesses, accident prevention, employee training and sanitary and safe food service operation. Students will also learn how to design a responsible alcohol program in a foodservice organization, focusing on customer safety, issues of reasonable care, policies and procedures, legal and regulatory codes, and knowledge of alcohol’s impact on the body.
  
  • HMGT 1310 - Building Careers in Hospitality

    3.0-3.0
    1310. 3 hours. Theories of career development to assist students to prepare for entry into the workforce. Topics include skills assessment, resume preparation, interview techniques, and professional development.
  
  • HMGT 2050 - Food and Beverage Management

    3.0-3.0
    2050. 3 hours. This course is designed to move the students through the various management steps involved in food service. Food production issues are studied from a managerial point of view. Standards in food production and beverage service are a focal point of the course. This course is designed to build the skills necessary to operate a successful and profitable food service operation.
  
  • HMGT 3040 - Practicum in Hospitality Management

    3.0-3.0
    3040. 3 hours. The HMGT practicum is designed to provide the student supervised, on-the-job training of operations management and organizational behavior offered through an approved agency. A contact between the university, student, and employer provides the beginning groundwork. Students will recognize the professions demand challenges requirements and opportunities prior to graduation. (Faculty Approval, Sophomore standing required.) Prerequisite(s): HMGT 1010 and an HMGT 2000 or 3000 level course in the course sequence.
  
  • HMGT 3050 - Hotel Management Operations

    3.0-3.0
    3050. 3 hours. This course covers the study of broad-based hotel and motel operations, reviewing development, pre-opening, marketing, departmental operations and organizational structure. The course includes work in training, staffing, work improvement techniques, motivating, organizing, planning, and scheduling. Prerequisite(s): HMGT 1010.
  
  • HMGT 3310 - Career Development in Hospitality Management

    3.0-3.0
    3310. 3 hours. Theories of career development to prepare for entry into the workforce. Topics include skill assessment, resume preparation, interview techniques, and professional development.
  
  • HMGT 3311 - Tourism Industry

    3.0-3.0
    3311. 3 hours. Provides students with an overview of the tourism industry. Topics include history of tourism, careers in tourism, cycles of tourism, tourism relationship with other hospitality industries, among others.
  
  • HMGT 3312 - Restaurant Management

    3.0-3.0
    3312. 3 hours. Provides an overview of working in the restaurant industry. Students will learn how to design, open, and successfully operate a restaurant.
  
  • HMGT 3320 - Hospitality Marketing and Sales

    3.0-3.0
    3320. 3 hours. Introduction of concepts, and systems utilized in the marketing for the hospitality industry. Topics include sales, brand management, customer service, vendor relations, and guest expectations.
  
  • HMGT 3330 - Beverage Management

    3.0-3.0
    3330. 3 hours. History, regions, manufacturing, storing, and mixology of beverages in the hospitality industry. 
  
  • HMGT 3340 - Club and Resort Management

    3.0-3.0
    3340. 3 hours. Introduces students to membership club management and furthers their knowledge of the lodging industry by covering resorts, timeshares, cruise ships, and casino hotels.
  
  • HMGT 3350 - Creating a Customer Service Mindset

    3.0-3.0
    3350. 3 hours. Understanding the keys to excellent customer service and how to develop a positive customer service experience. Prerequisite(s): Hospitality Management major, junior standing, or instructor permission.
  
  • HMGT 3360 - Enhancing the Service Experience

    3.0-3.0
    3360. 3 hours. Service experience components and enhancing those components to increase the overall experience giving the business a competitive advantage. 
  
  • HMGT 3370 - Fairs, Festivals, and International Events

    3.0-3.0
    3370. 3 hours. Planning and executing unique, multi-day events that often have a cultural component to them. Prerequisite(s): HMGT 4120 Event Management or Hospitality Management Major.
  
  • HMGT 4120 - Special Events and Meeting Planning

    3.0-3.0
    4120. 3 hours. This course will provide students with basic understanding of the management process as it relates to the planning and operations of special events and meetings. This course is designed to develop skills, strategies, knowledge, and understanding of meeting and event planning.
  
  • HMGT 4150 - Current Issues in Hospitality Industry

    3.0-3.0
    4150. 3 hours. This course will explore the dynamics and implications of current societal and professional issues and changes in the delivery of hospitality services. The course will examine current trends that impact the profession and help students understand the relevance of these trends in their own professional development. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
  
  • HMGT 4310 - Revenue Management in the Hospitality Industry

    3.0-3.0
    4310. 3 hours. Practices of hospitality organizations, supply and demand, forecasting, sales and discounting strategies, and profit maximization. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or instructor permission.
  
  • HMGT 4330 - Catering and Convention Services

    3.0-3.0
    4330. 3 hours. Meal planning, cost analysis, and preparing to host a convention. Prerequisite(s): HMGT 4120.
  
  • HMGT 4340 - Understanding Customer Satisfaction and Customer Loyalty

    3.0-3.0
    4340. 3 hours. Determining the factors that cause customer satisfaction and dissatisfaction and the impact on organizations. Prerequisite(s): HMGT 3350.
  
  • HMGT 4350 - Leadership and Strategic Management

    3.0-3.0
    4350. 3 hours. How to strategically compete with their competitors and increase productivity and profitability for their organization. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or Hospitality Management major.
  
  • HMGT 4399 - Hospitality Internship

    3.0-3.0
    4399. 3 hours. Practical work experience in the hospitality industry. Students required to secure their own internship. Prerequisite(s): Hospitality Management major, minor, or concentration.
  
  • HMGT 4900 - Special Problems

    1.0-3.0
    4900. 1-3 hours.

Hospitality Management - Graduate

  
  • HMGT 5301 - Advanced Lodging and Revenue Management

    3.0-3.0
    5301. 3 hours. Research, revenue management, and strategic management in the lodging industry. Prerequisite(s): Current MBA student.

Human Service Management and Leadership - Undergraduate

  
  • HSML 1300 - An Introduction to the Helping Profession

    3.0-3.0
    TCCNS Number: SOCW 2361
    1300 (SOCW 2361). 3 hours. An introduction of the human services discipline from a historical, theoretical, systemic and multidisciplinary perspectives.
 

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